FALL PROTECTION -- Occupational Health & Safety

FrenchCreek Production Inc.

FALL PROTECTION

FrenchCreek Production's new U-STEP is designed to help alleviate suspension trauma in the event of a fall. The device comes complete with two compact, lightweight "packs" that easily attach to the sides of a full-body harness. A fallen worker pulls out webbing to create a loop that can be used as a step to alleviate harness pressure.

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