Basic Fall Protection: Suspension Trauma

Suspension trauma is defined as the loss of consciousness due to a victim being held upright with limited movement for a period of time, causing a lack of blood flow in the body. Learn how to avoid suspension trauma and how to properly respond to and treat someone affected by suspension trauma.
Video by the Shipyard Audio Visual Production Office, Code 1170
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[@sheilahongany4767]

Great Lesson - Most construction workers are not trained on this causing fatal accidents. Some actually even forget to secure the lanyards

[@blackmist12345678]

Not worth it to me I'll never accept a situation where I see a clear possibility of death in my sights.

[@tahseenjawaduppal6536]

Well explained , never heard about this before.

[@alejandropena5658]

I’ve been in lots of safety meetings specifically about being tied off like what to do and not to do but never heard about this

[@Hoser584]

I’d rather die then have a stroke

[@injusticeforallmaheu5354]

Yeah I’ve been through osha training and dozens of meetings but I’ve never heard of this .

[@liammachale7784]

Did my WAH this year, trainer said it was a new part of the program and we were informed about them