Buy It, Install It, Test It: Safety Netting from One UK Manufacturer

Boris Nets, the Fleetwood manufacturer established in 1958, supplies BS EN 1263-1 fall arrest safety nets and tests them too. FASET-trained technicians carry out visual inspections, mechanical strength and UV degradation testing on site across the UK, usually within 48 hours, with certification issued immediately. Call 01253 874891 or email sales@borisnets.co.uk.

For anyone working at height, a safety net is only as good as the net itself and the checks that keep it fit for use. A net can look sound and still be weakened by sunlight, wear or earlier damage. Boris Nets, a Lancashire netting and rope manufacturer since 1958, covers both sides of the problem. It supplies safety nets and it tests them.

Quality nets from a manufacturer

Boris Nets sells fall arrest safety nets manufactured to BS EN 1263-1, the standard covering safety requirements and test methods. We only supply nets we are confident in, because the same technicians who test nets for clients know first-hand what a good one looks like. Buying from a manufacturer that also tests means one supplier and one point of contact. It also means the people supporting your nets after purchase understand how they are made.

Testing that goes beyond a glance

Boris Nets tests nets on site across the UK. FASET-trained technicians use calibrated equipment and work in-house.mEvery test starts with a full visual inspection for cuts, holes, fraying, abrasion, stitching failures, discolouration and broken mesh knots, since even minor damage can signal a structural problem.

Mechanical strength testing follows. Calibrated hydraulic or pneumatic equipment applies precise loads to designated test patches, confirming the net still has the tensile capacity and energy absorption it needs after prolonged use or exposure to harsh site conditions.

Ultraviolet light can gradually breaks down synthetic fibres, reducing a net’s ability to absorb energy and resist tearing. Boris Nets includes a dedicated UV degradation assessment in its annual testing programme, combining visual checks with mechanical testing to spot brittleness, colour loss or reduced elasticity. A net that has deteriorated beyond safe margins is decommissioned or flagged for removal.

Boris Nets’ procedures are anchored in BS EN 1263-1 and BS EN 1263-2, the standards for safety net requirements, test methods and positioning limits. The company also aligns its practice with guidance from FASET, the industry body for safety netting, and its Managing Director sits on the FASET Regulatory Board. Boris Nets is also an accredited FASET training centre, so riggers and managers can train with the same company that supplies and tests their nets.

Buy, test or book

For safety nets, testing or training, call or email for futher information.