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

**Core Tips** Once a safety net is ignited and burned, it can be easily torn apart with minimal force, and the ropes can be cut. Recently, a construction worker in Zhongshan City revealed that the site was using substandard safety nets despite knowing they were of poor quality, simply to cut costs. Reports also surfaced indicating that over 90% of safety nets used in the Pearl River Delta are fake, with only 10% meeting national standards. One local official even admitted that national standards are only for inspection purposes, not for actual use on construction sites. A reporter conducted unannounced visits to large real estate projects in Jiangmen, Zhongshan, Zengcheng, and Foshan, and found that many high-profile developments, including Hellenburg, were using counterfeit safety nets. The use of such unsafe materials has become an open secret in the industry. A construction employee from a project in Zhongshan recently exposed that the site was still using low-quality safety nets, even though the site manager knew they were inferior. After receiving the report, the journalist visited several locations, including Guangzhou’s Zengcheng, Foshan, Jiangmen, and Zhongshan, and found that many sites opted for cheaper alternatives due to a 10% price difference between flame-retardant and substandard nets. The source of these inferior products pointed to Du Fu Hongchang Plastic Net Factory in Jiangmen. During an unannounced visit, the manufacturer confirmed that using substandard safety nets was common knowledge in the industry. **Knowing It's a Bad Product, Still Using It** Lao Wu, a construction worker, explained that safety nets serve two main purposes: protecting workers and preventing dust and debris from spreading. On high-rise buildings, they help prevent falls, fires from sparks, and reduce noise and pollution. However, he noted that the current nets are weak, easily torn, and not fire-resistant. “If there's an accident, it could be catastrophic,” he said. Lao Wu had repeatedly reported the issue to quality control departments, but his concerns were ignored. Eventually, other workers joined in, leading the company to conduct an inspection. The results showed the nets were indeed substandard. Despite this, the company continued to use them. Lao Wu demonstrated a sample from Du Fu Hongchang Plastic Net Factory. When lit with a lighter, the net burned continuously for more than four seconds and didn’t extinguish. The rope could be easily torn by hand. A test report from the Guangzhou Construction Equipment Installation Engineering Quality Monitoring Station showed that two of the four required tests—impact resistance and penetration resistance—failed. When questioned, Mr. Huang from the monitoring station emphasized that all four tests must be passed for a product to be considered safe. **Manufacturers Say It's Expensive for Inspection** To verify whether the substandard nets came from Du Fu Hongchang, the reporter visited the factory. The plant produces about 5,000 safety nets daily, selling them at prices ranging from 13.8 yuan to 100 yuan. According to Mr. Xia, the factory owner, the 100-yuan nets meet national standards and are typically used for inspections, while the cheaper ones are what most sites actually use. When asked if 13-yuan nets could be safe, Mr. Xia replied that even well-known developers use them. “You have to consider your customer base. If something isn’t up to standard, it won’t be used. But if you want a national-standard net, you’ll have to pay over 90 yuan per unit. Do you really want that?” He added that the 13-yuan version is the most popular. Mr. Xia confirmed that their products are sold not only in Jiangmen but also across the Pearl River Delta, including Zhongshan and Guangzhou. Many major developers use these low-cost, non-flame-retardant nets. **Unannounced Visits to Multiple Sites Resulted in Shock** 1. **Location: Hailun Bay, Jiangmen City – Time: 4 p.m., July 3** **Findings: Safety Net Burned in 11 Seconds** The reporter visited Hailun Bay and found that the safety nets surrounding the buildings were visibly damaged. Some had large holes, and others were not properly sealed. Upon closer inspection, the reporter identified the logo of Du Fu Hongchang Plastic Net Factory on the nets, which claimed to be flame-retardant and qualified. To test the safety, the reporter secretly lit a section of the net with a lighter. The flame burned for over 11 seconds without stopping. Another piece of the net tore easily when pulled. The reporter concluded that the net was clearly substandard. 2. **Location: Taizhou, Zhongshan City – Time: July 8 Morning** **Findings: Slightly Harder to Tear Open** At a 58-story building in Zhongshan, the reporter found that the site used both Fujian-made and Jiangmen-made safety nets. While some were slightly stronger, they still failed basic tests. The reporter tested one and found that it burned easily and the plastic rope snapped under minimal pressure. Workers mentioned that the higher floors used lower-quality nets because they aged faster. The reporter later visited the warehouse and saw that most of the safety nets were from Jiangmen, confirming the pattern. 3. **Location: Zengcheng Xintang, Guangzhou – Time: July 8 Afternoon** **Findings: Safety Nets Show Signs of Natural Aging After Two Months** At a large residential development in Zengcheng, the reporter found that the safety nets had been in use for two months. They were already showing signs of wear, with large holes and visible damage. Workers said the nets began to deteriorate after two to three months, regardless of their origin. Testing confirmed that the nets burned easily and did not self-extinguish. Whether from Fujian or Jiangmen, the nets failed to meet safety standards. **This website solemnly declares: This article is the reprint of online media, only represents the author's point of view, has nothing to do with this site. If news articles and comments infringe your legal rights, please call us and we will handle it in a timely manner.**

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