Description

The Suspension Trauma Safety Strap was designed to help a worker overcome the potential negative health impacts of suspension trauma (otherwise known as Orthostatic Intolerance). This condition can occur when a person remains suspended at height (after a fall) for even short periods of time. Suspension in a harness may cause blood to pool in the veins of the legs which can result in unconsciousness; if not rescued promptly, serious injury or death may occur. OSHA requires that employers provide for prompt rescue of employees in the event of a fall. The Suspension Trauma Safety Strap is designed to prevent suspension, health trauma while a worker is awaiting rescue otherwise known as Orthostatic Intolerance. This condition can occur when a worker is suspended at height from a fall. Suspension in a harness can cause ones blood to possibly pool in the in the veins of ones legs causing unconciousness. The Peakworks Trauma Strap is designed to prevent suspension trauma as a worker is awaiting rescue.

Industrial Category: Safety
Industrial Subcategory: Fall Protection
Brand: PeakWorks