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Safety-net system

A fall-protection system using installed nets to arrest workers or falling objects within defined limits.

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Hazards

  • A fall-protection system using installed nets to arrest workers or falling objects within defined limits.

Controls

  • Use engineered placement and clearances, inspect and test as required, and remove debris promptly.

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

Use engineered placement and clearances, inspect and test as required, and remove debris promptly.

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