BS 8411:2007

Superseded

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Code of practice for safety nets on construction sites and other works

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

21-10-2019

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-05-2007

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Layout and applications
5 Planning of net installations
6 Erection, use and dismantling
7 Care and maintenance of safety nets
Annex A (informative) Legal considerations
Annex B (informative) Assessing the reliability of
safety nets
Annex C (informative) Competence, supervision and
training
Bibliography
List of figures
List of tables

Gives guidance and recommendations on the safe use, erection and effective maintenance of safety nets on construction sites and other works where there is a risk of fall.

Committee	B/514/27
DevelopmentNote	Supersedes 01/105834 DC. (06/2007) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, October 2012. (09/2012)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	36
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	BS 8411:2019
Supersedes	01/105834 DC : DRAFT AUGUST 2001

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