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Positioning device system

Also known as work-positioning system.

A body-support system allowing a worker to work hands-free on a vertical surface while limiting movement.

Safety notes

  • Do not confuse positioning with fall arrest; use separate protection where exposure requires it.
  • Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.

In practice

Do not confuse positioning with fall arrest; use separate protection where exposure requires it.

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Sources

  1. Electrical Safety Glossary · Occupational Safety and Health Administration
  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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