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Fall arrest & safety netting, manufactured in Britain since 1958

Protect lives, reduce risk and meet safety requirements with industry-certified safety netting for construction, manufacturing and high-risk work environments.

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FASET-CERTIFIED SAFETY. READY WHEN YOU ARE.

Trusted Safety Netting & Training from Industry Leaders

Boris Nets is a proud member of FASET, with our Managing Director serving on the Regulatory Board. We stock a wide range of EN 1263-1 compliant safety netting systems for same- or next-day dispatch, and manufacture bespoke safety nets to order.

Our systems support legal compliance with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and provide collective fall protection for workers across construction, manufacturing and high-risk sites. From fall arrest systems to protection nets for machinery, pallet racking and access-controlled areas, our solutions help create a safer working environment without relying solely on personal protective equipment or personal fall arrest systems.

We also provide accredited training courses for riggers, site managers and safety professionals, delivered by our qualified in-house assessor.

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Est. 1958 By Fleetwood Docks

Three generations of net manufacturing, still hand-finished in Fleetwood, Lancashire. We have been making nets, before safety nets were an industry standard.

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Construction, leisure and industry

From high-rise refurbishment to Blackpool Pleasure Beach, zoos, water parks and industrial sites — netting specified for the demands of the environment it's protecting.

FASET regulatory board member

We help set the standards other suppliers just follow.

FALL ARREST SAFETY NETS FOR CONSTRUCTION SITES

Certified Protection for People, Equipment & Worksites

As proud members of FASET — with a seat on the Regulatory Board — Boris Nets is a trusted supplier of fall arrest safety nets for the UK construction industry. Our fully compliant safety netting systems are manufactured to EN 1263-1 / BS EN 1263-1 standards, with installation planned in line with BS EN 1263-2 guidance, site safety requirements and current safety regulations.

Correct safety net installation matters. Systems should be installed, inspected, maintained and de-rigged by competent personnel, with a competent person completing handover checks and issuing a handover certificate where required, alongside pre-use checks and ongoing inspections. Safety nets should then be inspected every seven days, or sooner after adverse weather, impact, tampering or any event that could compromise the system.

We also offer certified training programmes covering safety net rigging, repair and site management, delivered by our qualified in-house assessor. Positioning limits, clearance, testing and the maximum permissible fall height are all considered so each system can provide maximum protection and reduce fall distance wherever practicable.

Specialist Netting Products & Training

EN 1263-1 compliant stock safety nets available

Custom netting, expert advice and full installation options*

*Installation Notice: Full installation is available for select specialist projects—such as barrier netting and custom perimeter installations—primarily within the North West and Greater Manchester region. Please note that we do not offer installation for our safety netting systems. All structural and specialised installation requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis depending on scale, distance, and project scope. Contact us directly to discuss your requirements.

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CERTIFICATED SAFETY. READY WHEN YOU ARE.

Trusted Safety Netting Industry Leaders

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Bespoke protection netting fitted around structural glazing during a campus redevelopment, sized to fit irregular roof geometry without obstructing maintenance access.

Which Safety Net System Do You Need?

Fall arrest nets

Best for: roofers, steel erectors, and refurbishment contractors working at height. FASET-compliant safety netting manufactured to EN 1263-1 standards, stocked in popular sizes and available for same- or next-day dispatch. As a secondary protection system, fall arrest safety nets are installed below the work area to reduce fall distance if primary measures fail. Built for energy absorption, these safety nets are designed to catch people, arrest falls and help reduce the risk of injury, including serious injuries and serious harm. They provide a collective form of protection that can protect multiple workers across active work areas. Custom sizes are made to order.

Machinery safety netting

Best for: manufacturing and industrial sites needing to guard moving machinery or plant. Installed around automated systems, lifts, platforms and enclosed drop zones, machinery safety netting helps protect personnel from moving parts, restricted areas and site-specific risk. Mesh sizes, net strength and fixing details are tailored to the specification, with durable materials selected for demanding work environments where safety equipment must withstand regular use.

Protection nets

Best for: sites with fragile roofing, roof lights, or glazing. Custom mesh nets for industrial and construction settings, used on pallet racking, conveyor belts, machinery barriers, scaffolding and access-control areas. These protection nets help prevent unauthorised access, contain falling materials and protect workers from falling objects across various work environments. Mesh sizes, fixing methods and net strength can be tailored to site layouts, access limitations and containment needs, including large-scale development, stadium construction, bridges, viaducts and towers where specialist protection is required.

Training & certification

Accredited FASET training courses for riggers, site managers and safety professionals, including Riggers, International Riggers Card, Netting for Managers, Repair, GSA-1 and NVQ Level 2. Courses are delivered by our in-house trainer and cover practical skills such as safety net installation, repair, inspection, handover, de-rigging and safe working methods around MEWPs, with International Powered Access Federation guidance considered where relevant.

Debris & Litter Nets

Best for: scaffolding, demolition, and façade/refurbishment sites. Engineered to stop debris, falling materials and windblown litter from spreading across construction sites, our debris netting helps reduce risk from falling objects and supports cleaner, safer work areas. Each net is sized and tensioned to suit site conditions. As with other safety equipment, debris and litter nets should be regularly inspected, maintained and repaired where required, with testing and suitable test methods used when needed to support ongoing compliance, safety performance and play a role in preventing accidents.

Why Choose Boris Nets?

Boris Nets combines specialist manufacturing, FASET experience and practical site knowledge to deliver safety netting systems that are reliable, fully compliant and built around real project needs.

We offer a full range of stock and custom sizes, expert advice on specification, and installation support from competent personnel where required. Whether you need fall arrest nets, debris netting, machinery protection or bespoke netting for access limitations, we help you find a cost-effective solution without compromising safety.

Summary

Boris Nets supplies safety netting systems, safety nets and fall arrest systems for construction sites, industrial facilities and complex work environments across the UK. Our EN 1263-1 compliant products are designed to support risk assessment, legal compliance and practical protection for workers at height.

From fall arrest safety nets that help prevent serious harm to debris netting that reduces risk from falling objects, every system is specified around the site, the task, the access method and the people it needs to protect.

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Safety netting that meets your site's duty of care, not just the minimum spec

Use the calculator below for a fast, ballpark estimate on supply-only netting. Please bear in mind that safety nets are generally supplied in "set" sizes and this calculator is best used for such standard sizes. It does not include installation, edge protection, or third-party testing certification — we'll confirm these separately once we understand your project.

Stocked Sizes: 2x20 • 3x20 • 5x7.5 • 5.5x7.5 • 5.5x15 • 6.5x16 • 6.5x20 • 8x10 • 8x15 • 9x15 • 9x16 • 10x10 •

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Rate

£2/m²

Net dimensions

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Length (m)

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Price estimate

Area per net

25.00 m²

Total area

25.00 m²

Total (ex. VAT)

£43.75

Net amount£43.75

VAT (20%)£8.75

Total inc. VAT£52.50

Your details will be sent to sales@borisnets.co.uk — we'll get back to you within 1 business day

Prices based on £2/m² · VAT charged at 20% where applicable

Frequently asked questions

Safety netting systems are used to protect workers, equipment and site areas where there is a risk of falls, falling objects or unauthorised access. They are commonly used on construction sites, roofing projects, structural steel erection, industrial facilities, warehouses, bridges, towers and large-scale development projects.

Safety nets provide collective protection, meaning they can protect multiple workers at once. They do not automatically replace personal protective equipment, personal protection planning or personal fall arrest systems. The right approach depends on the risk assessment, access method, work activity and site conditions.

Fall arrest safety nets are designed to deform and absorb energy when a person falls into them. In formal safety-net terminology, this means they can catch persons; in practical site language, they catch people, reduce fall distance and help prevent injury, serious injuries and serious harm.

Safety net installation, inspection, maintenance and de-rigging should be carried out by competent personnel. A competent person should complete handover checks, issue or support the handover certificate where required, and ensure pre-use checks and ongoing inspections are completed in line with HSE guidance and relevant safety regulations.

Yes. Boris Nets can advise on net specification, mesh sizes, fixing methods and access requirements, including projects where scaffolding, MEWPs or rope access may need to be considered. The aim is to design a safe, practical and cost-effective solution for the work environment.