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Fall restraint
Also known as travel restraint.
A system configured to prevent a worker from reaching an unprotected fall edge.
Safety notes
- Restraint is preferable to arrest where feasible, but anchor, line length, compatibility, access, supervision, and rescue contingencies still require competent design and inspection.
- Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.
In practice
Restraint is preferable to arrest where feasible, but anchor, line length, compatibility, access, supervision, and rescue contingencies still require competent design and inspection.
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Sources
- Safety Bulletins · Contract Services Administration Trust Fund
- Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs · Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.