Description
What it is
The CableSafe Safety Net Roll is a stainless steel mesh supplied on a roll, designed to be cut to size on site and wrapped around overhead fixtures as a safety securing measure. If the primary attachment — a bracket, bolt, or weld — fails, the net keeps the fixture secured to the structure and prevents it from falling to the work floor below.
Why safety securing matters
Dropped objects rank in the top ten most frequent incidents in offshore drilling and are a leading cause of injury in refineries and shipyards. Primary attachments fail for predictable reasons: corrosion, fatigue, vibration, and accidental impact by cranes or moving equipment. A safety securing system catches the fixture before it becomes a falling object.
How it is installed
The Safety Net Roll is cut to the required length with hand tools, wrapped around the fixture, and laced shut. A stainless steel lanyard secures the net to a fixed structural point. No custom design, no upfront measuring, and no return trips to a supplier — one roll covers a wide range of fixture sizes.
Built for harsh environments
SUS/AISI 316 stainless steel is the industry-preferred grade for maritime and offshore use thanks to its resistance to pitting corrosion. The net is suitable for onshore, offshore, and chemically treated environments, and carries a 3-year warranty when installed according to instructions.
Load Testing
Load testing
Every CableSafe Safety Net Roll is load-tested at the Langman Ropes factory, a family-owned rope manufacturer in operation since 1638. The crimping connections — the weakest point in any wire safety net — are tested individually to determine the exact Safe Working Load. Load tests are witnessed and certified by two leading classification societies: DNV-GL (Det Norske Veritas Germanischer Lloyd) and ABS (American Bureau of Shipping).
Verified values
Actual break load
· 2.0 mm wire (AISI 316): 187 kg / 414 lbs
· 2.5 mm wire (AISI 316): 273 kg / 602 lbs
Safe Working Load (SWL)
· 2.0 mm wire (AISI 316): 37.5 kg / 82 lbs
· 2.5 mm wire (AISI 316): 54.6 kg / 120 lbs
The SWL includes a safety factor of approximately 5× relative to the actual break load, matching DROPS best-practice guidance for secondary retention devices.
Documentation
DNV-GL and ABS load testing certificates (Verification of Safe Working Load by Load Testing) are available on request for project files, HSE documentation, and client audits.
Where to use
CableSafe Safety Net Rolls are specified for secondary retention wherever dropped objects present a risk, in particular:
· Fixtures located in areas difficult to access for maintenance or inspection
· Fixtures installed at height that present a dropped object risk
· Fixtures in the impact zones of mobile equipment such as crane booms, derricks, drill rigs, draglines, and shovels
· Fixtures and mountings exposed to sustained vibration, wear, and fatigue
· Fixtures exposed to corrosive atmospheres, including marine and chemical environments
Typical fixtures secured with a Safety Net Roll
· Floodlights and portable lighting
· Fixed lighting on fixture poles, hangers, and photocontrol units
· Speakers, horns, and PA systems
· Self-retracting lifelines (SRLs)
· Visual signage and illuminated signs
· CCTV cameras and navigation lights
· Antennas, junction boxes, and instrumentation at height
Features
Material & construction
· SUS/AISI 316 stainless steel wire and components — the industry-preferred grade for maritime, offshore, and chemical environments thanks to its resistance to pitting corrosion
· Available in 2.0 mm and 2.5 mm wire diameters
· Supplied on a roll — cut to size on site with simple hand tools
Performance & certification
· Safe Working Load tested and verified by DNV-GL and ABS
· Certificates available for use on virtually any fixture at height
· Designed for extreme environments: onshore, offshore, and chemically treated
Practical advantages
· Standard-size roll fits a flexible range of equipment — no custom design required
· No upfront measuring or engineering drawings needed
· One product covers many fixture types, reducing SKU complexity in inventory
Warranty
· 3-year warranty when installed correctly per the supplied instructions
FAQ
What is a safety net roll used for?
A safety net roll is used as a safety securing measure for overhead fixtures. It is cut to size on site, wrapped around the fixture, and attached to a structural anchor point with a steel lanyard. If the fixture’s primary attachment fails, the net catches it before it can fall.
What is secondary retention?
Secondary retention is a backup safety layer: a second, independent connection between a fixture and the structure it is mounted to. When the primary attachment (a bolt, bracket, or weld) fails due to corrosion, vibration, fatigue, or impact, the secondary retention device prevents the fixture from becoming a dropped object.
Why is dropped object prevention important?
Tools, equipment, and mounted fixtures at height pose a serious threat to workers below. Brackets corrode, welds fatigue, and moving equipment can strike fixed installations. Dropped objects are in the top ten most frequent incident categories in offshore drilling, and secondary retention is the most effective mitigation for fixtures that cannot be eliminated.
What is the difference between a Safety Net Roll and a Safety Net Fit-to-Size?
A Safety Net Roll is supplied in standard roll lengths and cut to size on site, giving crews flexibility to secure a wide range of fixture shapes. A Safety Net Fit-to-Size is made to specific dimensions in advance and installed without cutting — faster to deploy, but requires measurements up front.
Why AISI 316 stainless steel?
AISI 316 stainless steel is specifically selected for its resistance to pitting corrosion in chloride-rich environments (sea spray, offshore air, de-icing salts). It is the industry standard for maritime and offshore safety components.
Are certificates available for project documentation?
Yes. DNV-GL and ABS Verification of Safe Working Load certificates are available on request and can be submitted with your HSE documentation or project files.
How long does the net last?
The Safety Net Roll carries a 3-year warranty when installed correctly. Actual service life depends on the environment; inspect regularly and replace any net that shows corrosion, mechanical damage, or has arrested a fall.
