Secondary safety

Hazards

• An independent retention method intended to limit a suspended item’s fall if its primary attachment fails.

Controls

• Use only a purpose-rated device compatible with the fixture and support, keep slack and fall distance controlled, attach to approved points, and inspect every installation.

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 only a purpose-rated device compatible with the fixture and support, keep slack and fall distance controlled, attach to approved points, and inspect every installation.

Explore related entries

• Safety cable
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