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Stunt airbag safety

Planning, setup, inspection, spotting, and operation of a purpose-built inflatable landing system for falls or jumps.

Also known as: stunt bag, air bag

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Hazards

  • Planning, setup, inspection, spotting, and operation of a purpose-built inflatable landing system for falls or jumps.

Controls

  • Qualified stunt personnel select and position the bag, control inflation and pressure, inspect the landing zone, rehearse body position, manage wind, and keep unauthorized people clear.

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 stunt personnel select and position the bag, control inflation and pressure, inspect the landing zone, rehearse body position, manage wind, and keep unauthorized people clear.

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