Containment Q20-net Assy
The Containment Q20-net Assy is a fine-mesh scaffold netting system designed to catch falling tools, materials, and waste on construction sites. The 20 mm x 20 mm mesh opening stops small objects that coarser scaffolding netting would allow through, making the Q20 suitable for situations where the risk from small falling items is high. At 9 kg per assembly, the net is light enough for site teams to handle and reposition without specialist lifting equipment.
Scaffold debris netting is a legal obligation under the Working at Height Regulations 2005 and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations wherever a risk assessment identifies a hazard from falling objects. The Containment Q20-net Assy satisfies that obligation by providing reliable coverage along scaffold faces, protecting both workers below and members of the public in adjacent areas. Altrad Generation supplies the Q20-net through its UK and Ireland network, with access to technical support at every branch.
The net is reusable, weather-resistant, and designed to pair with Combisafe containment accessories including Net Tube Holder Couplers and the Containment Reach Hook. Using dedicated accessories keeps the netting correctly tensioned and correctly positioned throughout the life of the scaffold, reducing the frequency of inspections needed to confirm compliance.
Key features and benefits
Fine 20 mm x 20 mm mesh stops small objects that standard scaffolding netting misses
9 kg assembly weight is manageable by site teams without lifting aids
Weather-resistant materials maintain performance in wet and cold UK site conditions
Reusable construction reduces waste and lowers cost per project over time
Designed to pair with Net Tube Holder Couplers for consistent tensioning
Compatible with the Containment Reach Hook for safe installation away from exposed edges
Supports compliance with the Working at Height Regulations 2005 and CDM Regulations
Available on hire or for purchase through Altrad Generation's branch network
Frequently asked questions
Q: What is debris netting on scaffolding?
A: Debris netting on scaffolding is a mesh barrier fitted to the face or underside of a scaffold to catch falling tools, materials, and waste before they reach people or property below. The Containment Q20-net Assy uses a fine 20 mm x 20 mm mesh that retains small objects which coarser scaffold netting would allow through. Debris netting is distinct from safety netting used to arrest a falling person; its function is object containment and site perimeter protection.
Q: How do you fit scaffold debris netting?
A: Scaffold debris netting is typically attached by threading a scaffold tube along the top edge of the net and securing the tube to the scaffold frame using Net Tube Holder Couplers. The Containment Reach Hook allows workers to position and tension the net from a safe standback position rather than leaning over the edge. The net should cover the full perimeter of the scaffold face, with no gaps at corners or between lifts, and should be inspected at regular intervals in line with the Working at Height Regulations 2005.
Q: Is scaffold netting a legal requirement in the UK?
A: Scaffold netting is not automatically required on every scaffold, but the Working at Height Regulations 2005 and the CDM Regulations place a duty on principal contractors and duty holders to assess and control the risk from falling objects. Where a risk assessment concludes that falling tools or materials pose a foreseeable risk to workers or the public, appropriate measures such as debris netting must be implemented. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 supports this obligation. In practice, scaffold debris netting is required on the majority of urban construction and refurbishment projects.
Get in touch with us
To hire or purchase the Containment Q20-net Assy, speak with your nearest Altrad Generation branch. Our teams across the UK and Ireland provide delivery, technical guidance, and access to the full Combisafe containment range.
