Skip to main content
Filmclusive

Safety and power · safety

Safety cable

Also known as fixture safety cable, safety wire.

A rated flexible secondary-retention assembly used on compatible suspended entertainment equipment.

Safety notes

  • Select capacity and construction for the item, attach around approved structural points, close the connector fully, minimize fall distance, and never treat an unrated wire as equivalent.
  • Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.

In practice

Select capacity and construction for the item, attach around approved structural points, close the connector fully, minimize fall distance, and never treat an unrated wire as equivalent.

Explore related entries

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.