Product Overview
In the high-stakes environment of height safety, the period immediately following a fall is as critical as the fall protection itself. These Suspension Trauma Safety Straps are engineered to address the physiological dangers of being suspended in a harness. While a harness is designed to save your life during a fall, the subsequent suspension can restrict circulation to the legs, leading to suspension trauma. These straps provide a practical, immediate solution, allowing the user to stand up while suspended, thereby relieving pressure on the femoral arteries and maintaining vital blood flow until rescue teams arrive.
Key Features
Circulation Protection: Specifically designed to mitigate the risks of suspension trauma by allowing the wearer to stand up in their harness, which prevents the pooling of blood in the lower extremities.
Durable Polyester Webbing: Constructed from high-strength polyester, ensuring the straps can withstand the significant tension required to support a person's weight during an emergency.
Lightweight Construction: The straps are designed to be exceptionally light and unobtrusive, ensuring they do not add unnecessary bulk or weight to your safety ensemble during daily tasks.
Rapid Deployment: Engineered for quick use in stressful situations, providing a reliable foothold when every second counts.
Design & Performance
The design of these safety straps focuses on mechanical simplicity and high-performance materials. Utilising premium polyester webbing, the product offers a high strength-to-weight ratio and excellent resistance to abrasion. This choice of material ensures that the straps remain robust even in demanding industrial or construction environments. The performance is centered on the ability to provide a stable platform for the feet, effectively transferring the weight from the leg loops of the harness to the straps themselves. This shift in weight distribution is essential for maintaining comfort and, more importantly, physiological stability during the wait for rescue.
Why No Customisation?
At MyWorkwear, we take safety seriously. This product is a critical piece of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and is sold as-is to ensure its structural integrity remains uncompromised. Adding embroidery or heat-applied transfers could damage the synthetic fibres of the polyester webbing or interfere with the deployment mechanism. To ensure your safety equipment performs exactly as the manufacturer intended during a life-critical event, we do not offer customisation on this specific item.
Use Cases
These straps are an essential addition for any professional working at height, including scaffolders, telecommunications engineers, and construction workers. They are particularly vital for those working in remote areas where rescue times may be extended. Any worker currently utilising a full-body fall arrest harness should consider these straps a mandatory component of their safety kit.
Why MyWorkwear
Since 1976, MyWorkwear has been providing high-quality solutions for the UK workforce. Based in Telford, we have decades of experience in understanding the rigorous demands of industrial safety. We don't just supply clothing; we provide the equipment that helps keep your team safe and compliant, backed by a legacy of expertise and a commitment to professional-grade standards.
Practical Advice
We recommend that all users familiarise themselves with the deployment of these straps while in a controlled, safe environment before heading out on-site. Ensure the straps are correctly attached to your harness according to the manufacturer's instructions and that they are easily accessible with either hand. It is also prudent to check that your harness is compatible with secondary attachments like these straps to ensure a seamless fit.
Caring for your product
To ensure these straps remain in life-saving condition, they should be regularly inspected for any signs of wear, fraying, or chemical damage. Maintaining the cleanliness of the polyester webbing is important; dirt and grit can act as abrasives that weaken the fibres over time. We recommend a gentle manual cleaning with mild soap if they become heavily soiled, followed by air drying away from direct heat sources.
Never use bleach or harsh industrial solvents on the webbing, as these can degrade the chemical structure of the polyester, significantly reducing its load-bearing capacity. Store the straps in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, as prolonged UV exposure can cause the synthetic materials to become brittle and lose their strength.
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