This European Standard specifies safety requirements for the positioning of safety nets in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual and with the product specifications and for the testing of system S, system T, system U and system V safety nets in accordance with EN 1263‑1.

Small safety nets of system S according to EN 1263‑1 (less than 35 m² and 5,0 m on the shortest side) are not dealt with in this European Standard.