Suspension Syndrome
A worker can fall when he loses consciousness or lose it when he falls, in both cases, if he is equipped with a fall protection system, he will remain suspended by the Safety Harness until he is rescued. This period that the worker remains suspended without consciousness is called suspension syndrome.
Risk of Suspension Syndrome
Recent scientific studies prove that inert suspension, even for short periods of time, can trigger severe physiological disorders due to compression of the arteries and consequent blood circulation problems. These disorders can lead to serious injuries or even death – if rescue is not performed quickly and efficiently.