SafetyQuestion 648 of 700
Safety nets are chosen as fall protection under a leading edge. Which pair of requirements is correct for safety nets?
a.The net must be installed as close as practical under the work but never more than 30 ft below it, and each mesh opening may be no larger than 36 square inches
b.The net may hang up to 60 ft below the work, with any mesh size
c.The net must be exactly 10 ft below the work, with 100-square-inch openings
d.The net only needs to cover half the fall zone
Explanation
Correct: safety nets must be installed as close under the walking/working surface as practical and never more than 30 ft below it, and mesh openings must not exceed 36 square inches (nor 6 inches on a side). Hanging 60 ft below or unlimited mesh would let workers strike a lower level or pass through. A fixed 10 ft with 100-square-inch openings and 'half the fall zone' are both non-compliant; nets must cover the full potential fall area.
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