Specification Sheet

DBI-SALA
®
SUSPENSION TRAUMA SAFETY STRAP
What is Suspension Trauma?
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 trauma while a worker is awaiting rescue.
Safety Strap Helps Prevent Suspension Trauma
• The strap allows the worker who is suspended, to
stand up in their harness relieving the pressure being
applied to the arteries and veins around the top of the
legs.
• The strap accommodates either having one foot or
both feet in the loop at a time.
• The strap allows for increased comfort, balance and
improved circulation in the legs while suspended and
waiting for rescue.
Fast and Easy Installation and Operation
• The two packs are compact, lightweight and easily
installed to most harness sizes, styles and brands.
• after a fall, the packs can quickly be unzipped,
deploying the web loop and hook straps which can
easily be connected and adjusted to provide a strap
for the foot to conveniently step into.
• This allows the worker to stand in their harness and
relieve the pressue through the body while waiting for
rescue.
Step 2: Pull out
straps and hook
Step 3: Put foot
into web loop
Step 4: Stand up
relieve pressure
Step 1: Unzip packs
to deploy
Easy to use
Attaches to
most harnesses
9501403
Suspension Trauma Safety Straps
one pair, connects to most harnesses
For Canadian part number add a C
Capital Safety - USA: 800 328 6146 | Canada: 800 387 7484
www.capitalsafety.com
©2015, Capital Safety Form: 9700076 rev:B
Specifications
Material: Durable 600D nylon Webbing: 3/4” (19mm) wide nylon
Closures: Zipper fasteners Hook: Heat treated alloy steel
Capacity: 310 lbs. (141kg) Weight: 0.2 lbs. (91g)
Size: 2-1/4’ x 1-1/2” (57mm x 38mm) Fits: Most harness
brands, styles & sizes