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Dropped-object prevention
Also known as drop prevention.
Planning and controls that keep tools, hardware, and equipment from falling from elevated work or suspension.
Safety notes
- Eliminate loose items, use rated primary and secondary retention, tether compatible tools, control pockets and materials, inspect overhead work, and maintain exclusion zones below.
- Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.
In practice
Eliminate loose items, use rated primary and secondary retention, tether compatible tools, control pockets and materials, inspect overhead work, and maintain exclusion zones below.
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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
Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.