Relief Step Suspension Trauma Strap, 12-Pack
The fleet-size Relief Step: twelve individually pouched suspension trauma steps, ready to install across every fall arrest harness in the program. After a fall arrest, each step deploys with one pull into a foot loop that lets the suspended worker stand, flex, and keep blood circulating until rescue.
The Relief Step attaches to any brand or style of full body harness. Twelve steps outfits twelve harnesses at the one-per-harness minimum, or six workers at the preferred one-per-foot standard.
Who Needs This Product
Safety managers do not buy trauma straps one at a time; they outfit the fleet in a single purchase order. The manufacturer 12-pack is the deployment unit: enough for a full crew at one per harness, or half a crew at the two-per-worker standard, with identical pouches that make toolbox-talk training consistent across the board.
Features
Fleet Deployment Unit
Twelve identical steps install across the whole harness fleet in one pass, one purchase order.
One-Pull Deployment
The suspended worker pulls the pouch open and drops the loop; no assembly under stress.
Stand and Circulate
Standing in the loop unloads the leg straps and lets the leg muscles pump blood back toward the heart.
Universal Attachment
Attaches to any brand or style of full body harness across a mixed fleet.
Consistent Training
Identical pouches and deployment across every harness keeps annual training simple.
Featherweight Pouches
Each stowed pouch weighs ounces and rides without snagging or dangling.
Technical Specifications
| SKU | 9099X/12-H5 |
|---|---|
| Product | Relief Step Suspension Trauma Safety Device |
| Pack quantity | 12 individually pouched steps |
| Compatibility | Any brand or style of full body harness |
| Deployment | Single pull from stowed pouch |
| Recommended use | One per harness minimum; one per foot preferred |
| Country of origin | Mexico |
| Standards | Supports OSHA 1926.502 prompt rescue provisions |
| Warranty | Miller Limited Lifetime Warranty against defects in workmanship and materials |
The Relief Step is not a rescue plan. It buys time by keeping blood circulating; your program still needs the equipment and trained people to retrieve a suspended worker promptly per OSHA 1926.502.
Compliance Standards
OSHA 1926.502 and 1910.140
Meets OSHA requirements for personal fall arrest system body wear in both construction and general industry.
Suspension Trauma Bulletin
OSHA Safety and Health Information Bulletin 03-11-30 identifies suspension trauma as a potentially fatal hazard beginning within minutes of a fall arrest.
Universal Component
Attaches to any manufacturer's full body harness without affecting the harness certification.
Typical Applications
Deployment Overview
- After a fall arrest, locate the Relief Step pouch on the harness.
- Pull the pouch open with one hand and let the loop drop.
- Extend the loop to full length and place a foot in the stirrup.
- Stand up in the loop to unload the leg straps, using the second step for the other foot if fitted.
- Keep flexing the leg muscles and await rescue.
Train workers to deploy the step during annual fall protection training; the first attempt should not be mid-suspension.
Inspection and Retirement
Inspect each stowed pouch with its harness before each use.
- Pouch: attached securely, closure intact, no abrasion damage.
- Visible webbing: no cuts, frays, burns, or chemical damage.
- Attachment point: secure to the harness with no loose stitching.
- Deployment: verify function during annual training, then re-stow per instructions.
Retirement triggers: any deployment in an actual fall arrest, any defect found during inspection, or damage to the pouch or webbing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Miller Relief Step 12-Pack Submittals and Documentation
9099X Specification Sheet (PDF)Technical data, materials, and SKU-level UPC information. Miller Fall Protection Catalog (PDF)The full Miller line: body wear, connecting devices, anchors, and rescue.Compatible and Related Products
- Miller Relief Step Suspension Trauma Strap, 3-Pack. The crew-size pack for smaller teams.
- Miller T4500 Titan II Non-Stretch Harness. Outfit the harness the step rides on.
- Guardian 10733 Suspension Trauma Strap, 4-Pack. The Guardian alternative trauma strap pack.
Outfitting a Fleet with Trauma Relief?
One step per harness is the floor, one per foot is the standard. Confirm your crew count with us and we will make sure the right quantity ships together, based on the delivery location.
Call 863-703-4522 to talk to a fall protection specialist.
Miller Limited Lifetime Warranty
Miller Fall Protection products are covered by the Miller Limited Lifetime Warranty. In the manufacturer's words: "We sincerely believe that our fall protection equipment is the best in the world. Our products endure rigorous tests to ensure that the fall protection equipment you trust is manufactured to the highest standards. Miller fall protection products are tested to withstand normal wear and tear, but are not indestructible and can be damaged by misuse."
In the unlikely event that you should discover defects in either workmanship or materials, under the Limited Lifetime Warranty, Miller will repair or replace the product at the manufacturer's expense. If a replacement is necessary and your product is no longer available, a comparable product will be substituted. The Limited Lifetime Warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear or abusive treatment of the product.
Miller is a brand of Protective Industrial Products, Inc. (PIP). Should a product issue surface, contact Fall Protection Distributors, LLC and we will coordinate the warranty claim with the manufacturer.
