Posted By Kesp
Greg

I do not believe there is an exact measurement for this (somebody tell me different).

The required area is an area that will prevent a fall.

Doesn’t sound helpful I know but in relation to the Work at Height Regs, you have to prevent falls. Your netting is to stop people from hitting the ground if they fall.

It will not be much use if a person falls onto the net then slowly rolls of into the distance below, or bounces onto the net and takes off over the side (trampoline style).
If you have done your assessment and the only conclusion is to provide netting then it should be erected by competent people, they will know how it is fitted and advise on its depth or coverage. You need to have a procedure for rescue if some poor soul does take a fall. Have you ever tried to get out of a net suspended up high? Try it with a rescue dummy!!

Fall prevention is always better what about scaffolding edge protection; I know it is difficult on high level industrial units.

Good Luck