Safety
Point load
A concentrated force applied to a relatively small area of a supporting structure.
Hazards
- A concentrated force applied to a relatively small area of a supporting structure.
Controls
- Engineering review accounts for magnitude, location, distribution, combinations, and dynamics.
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
Engineering review accounts for magnitude, location, distribution, combinations, and dynamics.
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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