Suspension Trauma Strap, 4-Pack
The Guardian 10733 Trauma Strap is the piece of gear you hope never deploys: after a fall arrest, it lets the suspended worker step into a loop, stand up in the harness, and relieve the leg-strap pressure that causes suspension trauma, which can set in within 15 minutes of hanging in a harness. Restoring blood flow to the legs buys critical time until rescue.
Each strap attaches to any Guardian full body harness, rides in a low-profile pouch that stays out of the way during work, and adjusts quickly after deployment. This 4-pack outfits a full crew, because a trauma strap only helps the worker who is wearing one.
Who Needs This Product
Every worker who ties off in a full body harness should carry a trauma strap, and OSHA expects employers to plan for prompt rescue after a fall arrest. After a fall, harness leg straps compress the veins in the legs; the resulting blood pooling can cause a suspended worker to lose consciousness in as little as 15 minutes. Deploying the strap and standing up in the loop relieves that pressure and extends the safe suspension window until the crew executes the rescue plan. This 4-pack equips a typical residential or commercial crew.
Features
Mitigates suspension trauma
Lets the fallen worker assume a standing position in the harness, relieving leg-strap pressure and restoring blood flow.
Fits every Guardian harness
Attaches to any Guardian full body harness, from the Velocity to the Series 3.
Low-profile pouch
Rides on the harness without snagging or interfering with tools and lanyards during normal work.
Fast, adjustable deployment
The suspended worker opens the pouch, drops the strap, and adjusts the loop to standing height.
An essential part of any rescue plan
Extends the safe suspension window while the crew executes the rescue procedures required by OSHA 1926.502(d)(20).
Four-strap crew pack
One strap per worker across a typical crew, at a lower per-strap cost than singles.
Technical Specifications
| SKU | 10733-4PK |
|---|---|
| Pack quantity | 4 straps |
| Product | Guardian 10733 Trauma Strap |
| Material | Nylon, polyester, and steel |
| Weight per strap | 0.57 lbs |
| Pouch dimensions | 5 in x 4.5 in x 1.5 in |
| Compatibility | All Guardian full body harnesses |
| Function | Deployable standing loop to relieve leg-strap pressure after fall arrest |
| Warranty | Guardian lifetime warranty against defects in material and workmanship |
A trauma strap is not a rescue plan. OSHA 1926.502(d)(20) requires prompt rescue of employees after a fall arrest. The trauma strap extends the safe suspension window; your crew still needs a written, rehearsed rescue procedure and the equipment to execute it.
Compliance Standards
OSHA 1926.502(d)(20)
Supports the requirement for prompt rescue by extending the time a suspended worker can safely wait.
ANSI Z359.2 practice
Fits within a managed fall protection program with documented rescue planning.
Harness compatibility
Designed for attachment to Guardian full body harnesses without altering harness certification.
Suspension trauma mitigation
Addresses orthostatic intolerance, which can cause loss of consciousness in as little as 15 minutes of suspension.
Typical Applications
Attachment and Deployment Overview
Attachment and use must follow the Guardian trauma strap instruction manual (85283). The sequence below is an overview only.
- Attach the pouch. Mount the trauma strap pouch to the harness per the instruction manual, positioned so the worker can reach it while suspended.
- Verify before work. Include the strap in the pre-use harness inspection; confirm the pouch is secure and the strap is packed correctly.
- After a fall: deploy. Open the pouch and release the strap while suspended.
- Form the loop. Connect and adjust the strap to create a standing loop at boot height.
- Stand and relieve. Step into the loop and stand up in the harness to relieve leg-strap pressure and restore circulation.
- Await rescue. Keep moving the legs and stay upright while the crew executes the rescue plan.
Inspection and Retirement
Inspect each strap with the harness before every use, and have a competent person perform a documented inspection at least every six months under ANSI Z359.2 practice.
- Webbing: cuts, fraying, abrasion, chemical damage, or UV degradation.
- Stitching: broken, pulled, or abraded threads.
- Hardware: cracks, corrosion, or deformation of the steel components.
- Pouch: damaged closure or a strap that is not packed for clean deployment.
- Labels: intact and legible.
Retirement triggers: any deployment in an actual fall event, any failed inspection item, or any condition where the inspector cannot positively verify the strap is fit for service.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Guardian 10733 Trauma Strap Submittals and Documentation
Guardian 10733 Trauma Strap Instruction Manual (PDF)Attachment, deployment steps, and inspection criteria.Guardian 10733 Trauma Strap Technical Data Sheet (PDF)Materials, dimensions, weight, and feature summary.Compatible and Related Products
- Guardian 00815 Bucket of Safe-Tie Rooftop Safety Kit. Complete fall arrest kit; add a trauma strap to every harness.
- Guardian 00455 Temper Roof Anchor 4-Pack. Reusable roof anchors for the crews these straps protect.
Building a Rescue Plan for Your Crew?
Trauma straps buy time; a rescue plan saves the worker. Confirm your crew size and rescue equipment with us and we will make sure the right equipment ships together, based on the delivery location.
Call 863-703-4522 to talk to a fall protection specialist.
Guardian Fall Protection Manufacturer Warranty
Guardian warrants to the purchaser that all products are free from defects in material, workmanship, and design (when the design is Guardian's responsibility). This warranty does not cover conditions resulting from normal wear and tear, neglect, abuse, accident, or otherwise. Guardian's obligations under this warranty apply for the lifetime of the product and are limited to the replacement of the product only.
This warranty is not transferable and does not apply to product that is resold after having been put into service. The warranty is void if the product is changed or altered in any way, or if the product is used in a manner other than for which it is intended. No other person, firm, or entity is authorized to assume or assign for Guardian any other liability in connection with the sale or use of Guardian products. There are no implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Source: Guardian Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale, Doc. 102 v3.0. Contact Guardian customer service at +1 (800) 466-6385 or through guardianfall.com for warranty claims and product support.
