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Point load

A concentrated force applied to a relatively small area of a supporting structure.

Safety notes

  • Engineering review accounts for magnitude, location, distribution, combinations, and dynamics.
  • Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.

In practice

Engineering review accounts for magnitude, location, distribution, combinations, and dynamics.

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Sources

  1. Published Technical Standards · Entertainment Services and Technology Association
  2. Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs · Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.

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