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Suspension trauma is often overlooked in the workplace. Employers may be focused on protecting their workers from fall-related injuries but leaving them suspended in the air can also be a hazard. The human body isn’t meant to hang upright in the air for long periods of time. Learn about the best fall protection equipment and how to minimize the risk of suspension trauma with these fall protection tips.The Danger of Suspension TraumaWhen a worker falls from a ledge or elevated surface, a properly …

Properly used, fall protection equipment will prevent your workers from impacting the ground, but you still have to find a way to get them down from height. Every minute matters when it comes to rescuing one of your employees after a fall. According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), "suspension in a fall arrest device can result in unconsciousness, followed by death, in less than 30 minutes." Read on find out how you can best prepare for a fall. The Dangers o …

I had an interesting inquiry from an overseas customer about the fall distance when using a self retracting lifeline. This was an instance where the technical nature of the question caused me to check with the manufacturer…just to be sure. Dear sir, What is a total estimated fall distance of Self-retracting lifeline, and detail of it (Free fall distance/length of SRL/etc..)? What if my working platform is 6 feet (1.8 M) above ground. So my self-retracting lifeline is hanging above gr …