Safety
Ground-support system
A freestanding structure supporting entertainment truss or equipment from the ground.
Hazards
- A freestanding structure supporting entertainment truss or equipment from the ground.
Controls
- Qualified design addresses towers, bases, ballast, bracing, wind, soil, leveling, and barriers.
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
Qualified design addresses towers, bases, ballast, bracing, wind, soil, leveling, and barriers.
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Sources
- Published Technical Standards — Entertainment Services and Technology Association
- Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs — Occupational Safety and Health Administration