Preventing Suspension Trauma - Honeywell Miller 650T/UGK Manuel D'utilisation

7.4 Life Expectancy of Miller Brand Harnesses
It is the position of Honeywell Safety Products to use a 5-year life expectancy from date of first use
as a guideline on all harnesses. Honeywell provides this recommendation as a general guideline,
and is not to be used in lieu of the harness inspection section of this manual. This guideline only
applies to product exhibiting no visual damage and that has not been exposed to chemicals,
abnormal heat, or excessive ultra-violet light. It is possible that the equipment will last longer
depending on the care and use the equipment may see.
Following these instructions may still necessitate removing the harness from service prior to the
expiration of the 5-year life expectancy guideline. Likewise, proper adherence to the inspection and
maintenance criteria may extend the useful life beyond five years. Ultimately, it is the responsibility
of the end-user to determine when the harness is unfit for use and should be removed from service.
Products removed from service should be disposed of in a manner that prevents inadvertent further use.

8.0 Preventing Suspension Trauma

OSHA states that potentially fatal suspension trauma can occur within minutes while waiting for
rescue after a fall.
Average fall rescue time is 15 minutes.
until rescue, permitting the ability to move and flex leg muscles.
1. Mount to upper rear web strap by "choking"
through loop. (Be sure loop is past metal
adjustments.)
Pull tab to
deploy.
U s er In str uc tions - Engl is h
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Safety Device provides support and enhances blood circulation
Insert foot into
loop step and Step provides
adjust. the ability to
stand allowing
2. Attach "pull tab"
button loop to the
front leg strap
above buckle.
The Relief Two Relief
Steps provide
added support,
balance, and
improved comfort.
circulation.
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