FallTech 5040 Suspension Trauma Relief System
The FallTech 5040 Suspension Trauma Relief System supports your fall protection program as part of the Harness Accessory line.
Specifications, ratings, and documentation are provided below so you can verify fit with your existing equipment before ordering. It is covered by the FallTech 2-year warranty and ships quickly based on the delivery location.
Who Needs This Product
Deploying relief steps so a suspended worker can stand and restore circulation while awaiting rescue. This product supports that program as a purpose-built component: Suspension Trauma Relief System.
Features
2-part UniFit system easily
2-part UniFit system easily attaches to most harnesses with choke-on snap fastener installation.
Adjustable length step-in continuous
Adjustable length step-in continuous loop accommodates both user's feet to relieve pressure and improve balance.
Features paired thumb loops
Features paired thumb loops for quick user deployment after a fall.
Step-in webbing assembly features
Step-in webbing assembly features full-length reflective striping and steel adjuster buckles.
Safety first. Suspension trauma relief extends safe suspension time; it does not replace a rescue plan. OSHA requires prompt rescue of suspended workers, so plan and rehearse retrieval before work begins.
Compliance Standards
OSHA 1926.502 and 1910.140
Satisfies OSHA construction and general industry requirements for personal fall arrest system body support.
Applications
How to Use
Suspension trauma relief extends the time a fallen worker can safely wait for rescue.
- Attach to the harness. Mount the relief system on the harness at the hip or lower webbing per the manual.
- Fall occurs. After arrest, the suspended worker deploys the pouch.
- Deploy the steps. Release the relief straps and extend the loops to full length.
- Stand and pump. Step into the loops and straighten the legs periodically to restore circulation.
- Await rescue. Continue weight shifts until the rescue plan retrieves the worker.
Inspection and Service Life
Inspect before each use and on the same formal schedule as the harness it supports. Log formal inspections so the service history follows the equipment.
- Webbing and fabric: look for cuts, fraying, burns, chemical damage, and UV fading
- Stitching: check for pulled, broken, or abraded threads at every seam
- Hardware: confirm no cracks, corrosion, or distortion, and that buckles and closures engage positively
- Attachment points: verify hook-and-loop, snaps, and routings hold securely
- Markings: verify identification and size markings remain legible
Remove the item from service if any inspection point fails, and destroy retired equipment so it cannot return to service.
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Technical Specifications
| Type | Suspension Trauma System |
|---|---|
| SKU | 5040 |
| Standards | OSHA 1926.502 |
| Warranty | FallTech 2-year manufacturer warranty, honored through Fall Protection Distributors |
Frequently Asked Questions
Submittals and Documentation
FallTech 5040 Spec SheetOne-page technical specifications for this product FallTech 5040 Instruction ManualFull user instructions, inspection criteria, and donning procedure FallTech 5040 Declaration of ConformityManufacturer declaration of conformity to the listed standardsOrder the FallTech 5040 Today
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