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Safety

Dead hang

A fixed suspension in which the supported load does not move during operation.

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Hazards

  • A fixed suspension in which the supported load does not move during operation.

Controls

  • Static intent still requires rated components, inspection, safeties, and load control.

Personal protective equipment

  • Select task-specific PPE only after hazards and higher-order controls have been evaluated.

Regional considerations

  • Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.

In practice

Static intent still requires rated components, inspection, safeties, and load control.

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