How Fall Protection Netting Saves Lives

How Fall Protection Netting Saves Lives (Literally)

On a construction site, every inch of protection matters. Whether it’s one worker on a high-rise or an entire team navigating roof openings, Eagle Industries' Fall Protection Debris Netting has one job: to catch what shouldn’t fall and protect what matters most. 

The Jobsite: High-Rise Construction in Summer Heat  

A multi-story commercial build in the Midwest was facing peak-season pressure. High temps, high winds, and even higher risks, especially as crews worked on scaffolding, open floor decks, and unfinished roofs. 

To stay ahead of potential hazards, the general contractor deployed Eagle’s full fall protection netting lineup: 

• Personnel Safety Netting along edges and between floors 

• Skylight Netting over roof penetrations 

• Pour-in-Place Netting for extended protection during concrete work 

The Incident: A Fall Stopped Cold 

During routine steelwork, a crew member slipped near an unguarded edge. Thanks to Eagle’s Personnel Safety Netting, the fall was safely caught midair. No serious injuries, no lost time, just a powerful reminder of how prevention pays off.

Meanwhile, on the rooftop, teams working near skylight openings felt reassured knowing Skylight Netting was securely in place, adding an extra layer of safety where it's needed most.

The Results: Peace of Mind, Proven Protection

• No injuries
• OSHA compliance achieved
• Full crew confidence
• Seamless workflow, zero delay

The crew also noted how Pour-in-Place Netting provided long-term fall protection along open perimeters during concrete work, all without slowing progress or interfering with forming systems.

The Products That Made It Possible

• Personnel Safety Netting: 
  • Arrests worker falls and safely absorbs impact
  • Ideal for high-rise jobs, scaffold work, and multi-level builds 

• Skylight Netting:
  • Shields crews from unseen rooftop hazards
  • Designed to cover skylights, penetrations, and mechanical openings 

• Pour-in-Place Netting:
  • Provides long-term perimeter fall protection
  • Perfect for concrete pours and extended job phases 

The bottom line?

Eagle’s Fall Protection Netting isn’t just gear, it’s a jobsite essential. These systems go above and beyond meeting safety standards and deliver when it matters most. 

For more information on our Fall Protection solutions, visit eagleind.com or reach out to our Sales Team at sales@eagleind.com.