Safety net
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A safety net is in most cases a net
Net (device)
A net, in its primary meaning, comprises fibers woven in a grid-like structure, and is very infrequently mentioned in discussions of philosophy. It blocks the passage of large items, while letting small items and fluids pass...

 to protect people from injury after falling
Falling (accident)
Falling is a major cause of personal injury, especially for the elderly. Builders, electricians, miners, and painters represent worker categories representing high rates of fall injuries. The WHO estimate that 392,000 people die in falls every year...

by limiting the distance they fall. It may also be a device to arrest falling or flying objects for the safety of people beyond the net.

Safety nets can be used in construction, building maintenance, sports or acrobatics.
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