Fall ProtectionQuestion 59 of 100
What is the purpose of a safety net system?
a.Decoration
b.To store tools
c.To catch a falling worker when other fall protection is not feasible
d.To block sunlight
Explanation
Safety net systems catch a falling worker and are used where guardrails or personal fall arrest are not practical. Nets must be installed as close as practicable under the work surface, never more than 30 feet below. They must be inspected and drop-tested or otherwise certified.
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