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Suspension trauma - are you prepared?

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Suspension trauma (ST), also known as orthostatic intolerance or harness hang syndrome, can be a killer. It’s only recently that industry regulators, rescue teams and those that wear harnesses as part of their work have started to take notice. The driving force has been the arrival of the Work at Height Regulations 2005.

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