Description
Suspension Intolerance Strap
The Dromex DFA-STS01 Suspension Intolerance Strap is a fall arrest accessory designed to help reduce the effects of suspension trauma after a fall. Used with a full body harness, it enables a suspended worker to achieve a standing position, helping relieve leg pressure and promote circulation while awaiting rescue.
Key Features
- 🦺 Designed to help combat suspension trauma following fall arrest.
- 🦺 Allows a suspended worker to stand in the harness to relieve pressure on the legs.
- 🦺 Compact and lightweight pouch design that does not hamper normal work activities.
- 🦺 Attaches between the waist and thigh areas using the supplied textile loops.
- 🦺 Zip-open deployment system with buckle connection for rapid use after a fall.
- 🦺 Adjustable leg strap loops help accommodate different worker heights.
Benefits
- ✅ Helps alleviate pressure caused by prolonged suspension in a harness.
- ✅ Assists in maintaining blood circulation while awaiting rescue.
- ✅ Provides improved comfort by allowing a standing position during suspension.
- ✅ Lightweight design remains unobtrusive during normal work activities.
- ✅ Suitable for a wide range of work-at-height applications.
Specifications
| Brand | Dromex |
| Model | DFA-STS01 |
| Product Type | Suspension Intolerance Strap / Fall Arrest Accessory |
| Colour | Black |
| Attachment Method | Textile loops positioned between waist and thigh areas of a harness |
| Design | Compact pouch system with deployable webbing straps and buckle |
| Minimum Breaking Strength | 200 kgf |
| Maximum User Weight | 140 kg |
| Application | Work-at-height fall arrest systems |
How to Use
- Attach the suspension intolerance strap to the harness between the waist and thigh areas using the textile loops provided.
- After a fall, unzip the pouches to deploy the webbing straps.
- Connect the deployed straps together using the buckle.
- Place weight onto the deployed loops to achieve a standing position.
- Adjust the strap length as required while awaiting rescue.
⚠️ A rescue plan must be in place before use, and only trained and competent users should use this equipment.
Customer Reviews
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Compact, easy to fit and gives extra confidence when working at height.” — Johan S.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Simple design and easy deployment. An important addition to our harness systems.” — Amanda K.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Lightweight and unobtrusive during daily maintenance work.” — Steven M.
FAQs
What is the purpose of the DFA-STS01? It is designed to help reduce the effects of suspension trauma by allowing a suspended worker to stand in the harness after a fall.
Can it be used with a fall arrest harness? Yes, it is intended as an accessory for fall arrest systems and attaches to the harness between the waist and thigh areas.
What is the maximum user weight? The maximum user weight specified is 140 kg.
Does it interfere with normal work activities? No. The compact and lightweight pouch design is intended not to hamper user activity while working.
Is a rescue plan required? Yes. The manufacturer states that a rescue plan should be in place before use.
Who should use this equipment? Only competent users who have received appropriate training.
What should happen after the system arrests a fall? The equipment should be removed from service and returned to the manufacturer or a competent repair centre for servicing and re-testing.
Industries & Applications
- 🏗️ Construction
- 🧗 Scaffolding
- 🪢 High Rope Access
- 🚢 Shipbuilding
- ⛏️ Mining
- 🏭 Warehousing
- 🪟 Window Cleaning
- 🎨 Painting
- 🔧 General Maintenance
The Dromex DFA-STS01 is an essential addition to a professional fall protection system, helping improve worker comfort and safety after a fall while supporting effective rescue preparedness in demanding work-at-height environments.
