Training

It is the responsibility of the purchaser of the MSA Suspension Trauma Safety Step to assure that the product users are made familiar with these instructions and trained by a competent person in: (a) what to do after a fall to protect the user from injury, including emergency rescue planning and execution; and (b) the consequences of improper use of the equipment and of failure to follow instructions and training. If the MSA Suspension Trauma Safety Step is to be used for confined space applications, the user must also be trained in accordance with the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.46 and ANSI Z117.1. Training must be conducted without undue exposure of the trainee to hazards. The effectiveness of training should be periodically assessed (at least annually) and the need for more training or retraining determined. MSA offers training programs. Contact MSA for training information.

For additional information on reducing the potential for suspension trauma, consult OSHA Safety and Heath Information Bulletin SHIB 03-24-2004, “Suspension Trauma/Orthostatic Intolerance."