Roof Safety Mesh Requirements

In order to better understand safety mesh please see the terms of roof safety mesh.

Roof safety mesh requirements.

A position of mesh where roof safety mesh is required it shall be fitted under the roof sheeting so that it is supported by metal and or timber purlins rafters or roof members that are part of the roof structure. For purlin spacing 1200 2200 mm fasteners to be fitted at maximum of 900 mm centres and minimum single lap. Safety mesh does not control the risk of falling from the perimeter or through penetration hazards. 9 2 position of roof safety mesh roof safety mesh shall be positioned in accordance with the following.

All mesh is to be lapped minimum of 150mm one square for purlins 2200 or greater to be lapped. Regarding safety net openings osha requires all openings to not exceed 36 square inches nor six inches on any side. Staging on the roof surface to spread the loads safety mesh secured under fragile roofing or skylights. 9 installation requirements 9 1 general the installation of roof safety mesh shall comply with the requirements of clauses 9 2 and 9 3.

For purlin spacing greater than 2200 mm fasteners to be fitted at maximum 600 mm centres and minimum double lap. Safety mesh does not prevent falls from the edge of a roof or through unmeshed holes in a roof so. If safety mesh is used ensure it. Therefore safety mesh always needs to be used with appropriate edge protection guardrails or fall arrest systems and devices.