Suspension trauma is the human body's response to being vertically suspended in mid-air for a prolonged period of time. It is also known as ‘harness-induced pathology’ or ‘orthostatic shock while suspended’.
If no action is taken, prolonged suspension can lead to loss of consciousness, at which point there is a very real danger of death. Suspension trauma is a very real and serious threat to those who are often suspended, whether for work or as part of a hobby like rock climbing or abseiling.
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There are a wide variety of different safety harnesses available on the market, and they can be used in a number of different ways depending on what kind of attachments you’re using and what environment you’re working in.
On the whole, the primary function of a safety harness is to prevent the wearer from falling from a dangerous height. By wearing the harness, comprised of a system of straps and restraints, the risk of injury caused by a potential fall is greatly reduced.
If you work in a job that requires regularly working at great heights, the potential dangers and accidents that could occur at height are one of the biggest causes of injury and fatality in the workplace.
Wearing a harness is the best way to keep yourself safe, but how do you know when you should be wearing one?
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