Pearl River Delta site safety net was exposed to 90% of inferior products

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Once a safety net is ignited and burned, it can be easily torn down with minimal force, and the ropes can be cut. Recently, a construction worker from a large-scale building project in Zhongshan City exposed this issue. The site supervisor was aware that the safety nets being used were substandard but continued to use them to cut costs. Reports also revealed that over 90% of the safety nets used in the Pearl River Delta region are inferior products, with only 10% meeting national standards. According to insiders, these national standard products are only used for inspections, while actual on-site usage involves cheaper, non-compliant alternatives.

The reporter conducted surprise visits to large real estate construction sites in Jiangmen, Zhongshan, Zengcheng, and Foshan, discovering that even high-profile projects like Hellenburg were using unqualified safety nets. The widespread use of such unsafe materials has become an open secret within the industry.

A construction worker named Lao Wu shared his concerns about the dangers of using substandard safety nets. He explained that these nets serve two main purposes: protecting workers and preventing dust and debris from spreading. In high-rise buildings, they are essential for preventing falls and controlling fires caused by welding sparks. However, he noted that many safety nets are weak, easily torn, and not fire-resistant. Despite repeated complaints, local quality departments often ignored the issues until forced to act.

Lao Wu provided a sample of a safety net produced by Du Fu Hongchang Plastic Net Factory in Jiangmen. When tested with a lighter, the net continued burning for more than four seconds, failing the flame-retardant test. Additionally, the rope could be easily torn apart, showing its poor quality. A test report from Guangzhou’s Construction Equipment Installation Engineering Quality Monitoring Station confirmed that two out of four required tests failed.

When the reporter visited Du Fu Hongchang Plastic Net Factory, the manager admitted that the higher-priced safety nets (around 100 yuan) met national standards and were mainly used for inspections. The cheaper ones (around 13.8 yuan), however, were widely used on construction sites. “The higher price is for compliance,” he said. “Most companies prefer the cheaper option.” He also confirmed that adding flame-retardant properties would increase production costs by 20%, which most buyers avoid.

During unannounced visits to multiple construction sites, the reporter found similar issues. At Hailun Bay in Jiangmen, the safety nets were visibly damaged, with large holes and weak material. When tested, the net burned quickly and did not extinguish. At a site in Zhongshan, the safety nets showed signs of aging after just two months, with some tearing easily. In Zengcheng, the reporter saw safety nets that had deteriorated rapidly, with large gaps forming naturally over time.

These findings highlight a serious problem in the construction industry, where cost-cutting measures have led to the widespread use of unsafe safety nets. While regulations exist, enforcement is often lacking, leaving workers and residents at risk.

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