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When safety nets are used for fall protection, how close below the work surface must they be installed?

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  1. No more than 20 feet below
  2. No more than 30 feet below
  3. No more than 50 feet below

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  1. 29 CFR 1926.502 Safety net systems (eCFR) www.ecfr.gov/current/title-29/section-1926.502 Checked 2026-10-11.

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