Exclusion zone

Hazards

• A controlled area kept clear of unauthorized people because hazardous work or load movement is underway.

Controls

• Define boundaries and duration from the actual hazard, use barriers and spotters where needed, control every access point, communicate changes, and release the zone only when safe.

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

Define boundaries and duration from the actual hazard, use barriers and spotters where needed, control every access point, communicate changes, and release the zone only when safe.

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