Relief Step Suspension Trauma Strap, 3-Pack
After a fall arrest, the harness that saved the worker starts working against them: leg straps compress the femoral veins and suspension trauma can begin within minutes. The Miller Relief Step deploys from its pouch into a foot loop, letting the suspended worker stand up in the harness, flex the leg muscles, and keep blood circulating until rescue arrives.
The Relief Step attaches to any brand or style of full body harness, weighs ounces, and rides unnoticed until the one day it matters. This 3-pack outfits three harnesses; use two steps per worker (one per foot) for the most comfortable stance.
Who Needs This Product
OSHA requires a prompt rescue capability wherever fall arrest is used, and rescue takes time even on well-drilled crews. The Relief Step is the bridge: it turns helpless hanging into standing and waiting. Every harness that can see a fall arrest event should carry one, which is why this listing is a 3-pack; safety managers typically deploy them fleet-wide, two per worker where budgets allow.
Features
One-Pull Deployment
The suspended worker pulls the pouch open and drops the loop; no threading, no assembly, no fine motor skills required under stress.
Stand and Circulate
Standing in the loop takes the pressure off 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, so mixed-brand fleets standardize on one trauma solution.
Use One or Two
One step per harness works; a step for each foot gives a more comfortable and stable stance until rescue.
Featherweight Pouch
The stowed pouch weighs ounces and rides on the harness without snagging or dangling.
Fleet-Ready 3-Pack
Three steps per pack outfits three harnesses, or three workers with singles.
Technical Specifications
| SKU | 9099/1-3PK |
|---|---|
| Product | Relief Step Suspension Trauma Safety Device |
| Pack quantity | 3 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 the stowed pouch with the 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 Submittals and Documentation
9099 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, 12-Pack. The fleet-size manufacturer pack.
- 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.
