Bird Netting

  • Lightweight, quick and easy to install
  • Designed to last, highly durable when exposed to elements
  • Fast, reliable nationwide delivery
  • Full supply and installation service available
  • We also supply bird spikes to deter birds from perching on surfaces such as windowsills where bird netting cannot be installed

Why bird nets are important protection?

Here at G & M safety is everything including needing protection from the natural world at times. Our bird netting systems are a cost-effective and long-lasting way of protecting property, equipment and health against birds and other pests.  Durable, humane bird netting that prevents damage, contamination, and safety hazards caused by pest birds offering guaranteed protection for many roosting, perching and nesting areas, particularly large open spaces and semi-enclosed areas.

Bird Netting on roof

Applications for our bird netting system

Bird netting can be used in a wide range of settings to protect your property from pest birds, including:

  • Birds perching on top of steel beams and other surfaces
  • Birds entering roofs and similar spaces
  • Birds accessing outdoor storage areas and damaging stock

Benefits of our bird netting system

  • Our bird netting is lightweight and quick and easy to install on site
  • The versatile netting systems can be installed horizontally, vertically or wrapped around
  • Designed not to deteriorate with age or loose strength when exposed to the elements
  • A humane way of protecting your property from pest birds compared to other methods
Bird Netting system over property
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Why choose us?

  • We offer competitive rates
  • We provide a full onsite assessment
  • We provide nationwide coverage
  • Our system is available for sale or hire
  • Installation service available by qualified installers
  • We have over 20 years’ experience in the netting and construction industry

Bird Netting

19-12-2024

Sports Safety Netting at Spurs Football Ground

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Case Study One of the exciting projects we have been involved with in 2024 is at the world-famous Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where our expert team installed safety netting above the players’ tunnel entrance. This iconic venue isn’t just home to Premier League football but also a global hub...

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08-04-2024

Working At Height Training Courses

Dates for Working At Height Training Courses in 2024 At our approved FASET training centre, (Middlewich, Cheshire) we can offer a full range of working at height training courses. Working at height training courses are essential for ensuring the safety of individuals who are required to work in elevated positions,...

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04-02-2024

Rugby Netting : Application Focus

With the Rugby Six Nations well under way what better time to share a post focused on the specialist rugby netting systems that G&M Safety Netting design and supply. Rugby is a thrilling sport the excitement of the game can lead to unexpected ball trajectories, spectators can be at risk...

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What our customers say

It’s great to be able to pick up the phone and speak with a familiar face who understands the company’s needs as opposed to having to deal with different people on a regular basis. As a result we have a good working relationship with G&M.

Jake Iles, Health & Safety Advisor, Gleeson Homes

Fantastic family-firm offering a 1st class service

Phil Royle, Business Owner, Avocet Antiques Shop

Phil Royle – Avocet Antiques Shop FAQs

How much does bird netting cost?

All jobs are individually assessed. A full site survey will be carried out then a competitive price for a system designed to meet your individual requirements can be provided.

Please don’t hesitate to call us. We are happy to discuss your requirements and provide an estimate or quotation free of charge.

How strong is Debris Netting?

The strength of debris netting depends on the size of the mesh. Mesh starts at 1mm and goes up to 150 mm depending on your requirements.

How much does Sports Netting cost?

Different sports and applications require different strengths of netting and different mesh sizes. We can not supply a meaningful price with out assessing the project. We are always please to undertake a site survey and then we can provide a competitive accurate price for a system designed to meet your individual requirements.

What sports can your netting be used for?

We provide sports netting for a range of sports :

  • out door ball sports including cricket, football, rugby, golf and tennis
  • wide range of indoor sports in sports halls, schools and indoor practice areas
  • athletics safety netting

These all require different sizes and strength of netting.

What Do Safety Nets Do?

Safety nets serve as protective systems designed to prevent or minimize harm. They are used in different settings for different purposes, but their primary function is to provide a barrier or cushion to reduce the impact of accidents or falls. G&M primarily supply safety nets for contructin sites. They are typically placed below elevated work areas, such as scaffolding or high-rise buildings, to catch workers or objects in case of a fall. This helps prevent injuries and fatalities.

Safety nets limit fall distance and therefore the consequences of a fall. Consequently, when fallen onto, safety nets stretch to absorb the energy generated in a fall. This stretching helps to reduce the impact forces on the body. Therefore, the chances of injury are greatly reduced.

How much does Safety Netting cost?

The cost of safety netting depends on the project and precise requirements.

Netting requirements for each and every project is different which is why there is no set price for the supply and installation of our safety nets.
Before we quote for safety netting, a member of our team will carry out a full site survey including risk assessment. Following this survey, we will be able to be able to provide you with an accurate and competitively priced quotation tailored to your requirements.
If you would like a quotation for your safety netting requirements, contact us today.

Passive vs Active Fall Protection – what is the difference?

Passive fall protection and active fall protection are both systems designed to safeguard workers from falls, but they differ in how they operate and their level of user involvement.

Passive Fall Protection Definition: Passive fall protection refers to systems that do not require the user to take action or interact with the equipment to ensure safety. These systems are permanently in place and provide protection without the need for active participation. eg safety nets, fixed barriers, guard rails.

Active Fall Protection Definition: Active fall protection systems require the user to actively engage with the equipment to ensure their safety. This involves wearing and correctly using personal protective equipment (PPE) and following specific procedures. eg Rope access systems, personal fall arrest systems (harnesses, lanyards, and anchors).

Passive fall protection is considered safer and so preferable to active protection which requires individual action in order to protect him/herself, e.g. clipping on lanyards.

What are the British & European Standards for Safety Netting?

All the safety nets that we supply and install are fully compliant with all the relevant European and British Standards. We conduct regular full traceable inspection and logging of all our safety net systems.

The British Standards that govern safety netting are as follows:

BS EN 1263-1:2014 Temporary works equipment. Safety nets. Safety requirements, test methods. This European Standard applies to safety nets and their accessories for use in construction and maintenance work to manufacture safety nets that arrest falls from height. It specifies safety requirements and test methods and is based on the performance characteristics of polypropylene and polyamide fibres.

BS EN 1263-2:2014 Temporary works equipment. Safety nets. Safety requirements for the positioning limits.  This European Standard specifies safety requirements for the positioning of safety nets in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction manual and with the product specifications and for the testing of system S, system T, system U and system V safety nets in accordance with EN 1263‑1.

BS 8411:2007 Code of practice for safety nets on construction sites and other works. Provides essential guidance and recommendations on the safe use, erection and effective maintenance of safety nets on construction sites and other works where there is risk of a fall.  It is applicable generally to safety nets that conform to BS EN 1263-1 (Safety nets.  Safety requirements.  Test Methods’) and that are erected within the positioning limits given in BS EN 1263-2 (‘Safety nets.  Safety requirements for positioning limits’).  However, as these standards are very specific, this British Standard also gives advice on how to assess the reliability of safety nets outside these limits. This British standard is considered as the ‘Good Practice Guide’ for safety net installation in the UK.

What is FASET?

FASET (Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training) is the leading trade association and training body for the safety net rigging and temporary safety systems industry. FASET works together with its members to provide guidance and training to promote safer ways of working. The guidance provides good practices for contractors and provides understanding of the industry for clients. Members of FASET have undergone a rigorous application process and annual audit to ensure quality and commitment to safety and best standards are maintained. This audit process is now accredited by SSiP and is therefore mutually recognised with other health and safety assessment schemes.

As one of the UK leading suppliers of fall arrest systems G&M Safety Netting and G&M Safe Deck are full members of FASET and our directors serve on the board and have been active on various sub-committees over the years.

How high can a person fall into a safety net?

Regulation 6 of the Work at Height Regulations 2005 deals with the avoidance of risks from working at height. In summary the regulation requires that where falls cannot be prevented, measures are put in place to minimise the distance and consequence of a fall. In practice this means that the fall distance into a safety net must be as little as is reasonably practicable which will usually be the underside of the structure being worked on, as the greater the fall distance into a net the greater the likelihood of injury.

BS EN 1263-2: 2014 details the maximum permissible fall height into a safety net is 6m from the work position. This means that the maximum nominal fall height from the centre of gravity of a person is 7m.

It should be noted that for safety nets less than 35m2 in total area, or a side length less than 5m the maximum height an operative is allowed to work above a net is 2m as there is insufficient fabric area to absorb the energy of falls from a greater height.

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What is the difference between Scaffold Netting, Debris Netting and Safety Netting?

A safety net is installed horizontally to catch persons should they fall when working at height when it is impossible to directly prevent a fall.

Debris Netting & Scaffold Netting is the same thing. It is used to contain debris and prevent any debris from falling off a scaffolding platform. It usually mounted vertically on scaffolding.

Why use Safety Netting?

When persons are working at height in high fall risk areas, a collective form of protection is required.

Safety nets are selected when the use of Personal Fall Protective Equipment (PFPE) such as fall restraint and fall arrest are not feasible as the use of such equipment could create greater risk of slips, trips, and falls.

Where is a Safety Net used?

Primarily, safety nets are used in the construction and building maintenance industries to provide safety for persons who work at height e.g., installers or maintainers of roofs.

Sometimes, safety netting is used on demolition sites and other specialist projects where is it used as containment netting and debris retention.

Safety netting is also widely used in sports facilities to prevent balls from causing damage to people and property.

What does a Safety Net do?

The purpose of a safety net is to arrest falls by absorbing the kinetic energy from the person falling. Safety nets minimise the distance and consequence of the fall. Often, they act in conjunction with other temporary safety systems such as edge protection and stair tower access to create a complete safe system of works for people working at height.

Who can rig a Safety Net?

Only qualified persons are permitted to rig a safety net and sign if off as safe to work over.

FASET is the UK’s temporary safety systems trade and training body who administers industry accepted CSCS training for safety netting installation.

As a FASET accredited training centre, G&M Netting offers a range of safety netting courses for riggers and site managers. Visit our training page for more information.

How much does Debris Netting cost?

Debris or scaffold netting varies significantly on the requirements for each project. Unfortunately is it very difficult for us to give any meaningful indication of price with out performing site survey.

Please don’t hesitate to call us. We are happy to discuss your requirements and provide an estimate or quotation free of charge.

We provide full onsite assessment backed by a professional and highly experienced team to ensure your site personnel are safe from the start of the job until evacuation.

Contact the Team today for a quote

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