Bracket Safety Net System T – Slab Edge Safety Nets
The AGS bracket safety net system uses EN 1263-1 System T nets mounted on cantilever brackets along the edge of a slab or roof. The nets project horizontally from the building and catch people and materials falling from the edge, where there is no structure below to anchor a System S net.
- EN 1263-1 System T
- Slab edge protection
- Knotless mesh
- Sized to bracket spacing
Technical specifications
| Product code | AGS-SN-T |
|---|---|
| Standard | EN 1263-1, System T |
| Energy class | A2 or B2 |
| Material | High-tenacity polypropylene (PP), UV-stabilised; polyamide on request |
| Construction | Knotless |
| Max. single-piece width | Depends on the cut (square / diamond); larger nets are joined |
| Mesh | 100 mm square (Q) or diamond (D); 60 mm on request |
| Border rope | Ø 12 mm, minimum 30 kN breaking strength |
| Net width | Sized to the bracket projection, typically 2.5–3 m |
| Net length | Made to the bracket run, joined in sections |
| Brackets | Steel; supplied by AGS or the customer; projection to suit the project |
| Colours | Black, green, orange |
| Test meshes | Included |
| Packaging | One net per bag, labelled |
| Minimum order | Confirmed with the quote |
| Lead time | Confirmed with the quote |
Highlighted values are confirmed per order against the test report.
What System T is
EN 1263-1 describes System T as a safety net fixed to brackets for horizontal use. In practice, steel brackets are fixed to the edge of a slab, to columns or to the roof structure, and the net is stretched over the bracket arms so that it projects horizontally from the building. A person or an object that falls over the edge lands in the net instead of falling to the ground.
Bracket nets are the answer to a common site problem: a System S safety net needs anchor points below the working area, but at the perimeter of a building there is often nothing below except the ground. System T brings the protection to the outside of the edge.
Catching width and fall height
A bracket net must be wide enough to catch someone who falls outwards, not just straight down. EN 1263-2 links the minimum catching width to the fall height: the further a person can fall before reaching the net, the further the net must project beyond the working edge. Plan the bracket level so the fall height stays as low as possible, ideally with the net just below the working level. Our article on fall height and clearance explains the planning in detail.
Nets made to your bracket system
Bracket systems differ in projection, arm spacing and fixing details. We make the nets to match: the net width follows the bracket projection, the length follows the run along the building, and the border rope and tie points are placed so the net can be threaded and tensioned on site without cutting. Long runs are supplied in sections that are joined on site.
All nets are made from knotless netting with a 100 mm mesh as standard, UV-stabilised and labelled to EN 1263-1. For sites where small objects must also be caught, we supply a debris net to lay over the safety net.
Bracket nets or edge protection?
System T nets catch a fall after it has started. Edge protection, such as guardrails or System U edge protection nets, stops the fall at the edge. Both are collective measures. Many sites use edge protection where people work at the edge and bracket nets where edge protection cannot be installed or where materials must be caught outside the building.
Applications
- Perimeter protection on concrete frame buildings during slab and wall works
- Roof edges of halls and warehouses during roofing and cladding
- Bridge parapets and deck edges
- Renovation of existing buildings where no scaffold is erected
- Open edges around large voids in floors
Choosing the right net
| System T (brackets) | System S (horizontal) | System U (vertical) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | Horizontal, projecting from the edge | Horizontal, below the work | Vertical at the edge |
| Needs structure below | No | Yes | No |
| Catches a fall | Yes, after it starts | Yes, after it starts | Prevents the fall |
| Typical location | Slab and roof edges | Inside the building footprint | Open edges, scaffold sides |
Installation
- Fix the brackets to the slab edge or columns at the spacing given by the bracket supplier, and check their load capacity.
- Make sure the net projects far enough beyond the edge to give the catching width required for the fall height.
- Thread the border rope of the net onto the bracket arms and secure it at each bracket.
- Tension the net so it does not sag below the permitted deflection, and join sections without gaps.
- Keep the area below the net free so the net can deflect when it catches a fall.
- Move the bracket line up with the works and re-inspect after every move.
Inspection, maintenance and service life
- Check the net, the border rope and every bracket connection before each shift.
- After an impact, take the section out of service until a competent person has inspected it.
- Remove falling debris from the net regularly; it adds load and hides damage.
- Test a test mesh at least every 12 months.
- Replace nets that are cut, abraded at the brackets or degraded by sunlight.
Frequently asked questions
When should I use System T instead of System S?
Use System T when you need to protect the edge of a slab or roof and there is no structure below it to fix a horizontal net to. System S is used where the net can be anchored directly below the work area.
Do you supply the brackets?
We manufacture the nets and ropes. Brackets can be supplied with the nets or provided by your scaffold or formwork contractor; we size the nets to the bracket projection and spacing.
How far must the net project from the building?
The catching width depends on the fall height. EN 1263-2 sets the minimum width; the higher the possible fall, the wider the net must be. Send us the fall height and we will propose the net width.
Can System T nets be moved up the building?
Yes. Bracket systems are usually moved up as the structure rises. Inspect the net and the brackets after each move.
Can I add a debris liner?
Yes. A fine-mesh debris net can be fixed on top of the safety net to catch small objects.
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