Background Suspension syndrome describes a multifactorial cardio-circulatory collapse
during passive hanging on a rope or in a harness system in a vertical or near-vertical …

The renewable energy sector has seen a rapid expansion in recent years and the number of
green jobs is quickly increasing. The development of wind sector, associated with a strong …

Purpose Suspension syndrome describes a potentially life-threatening event during passive
suspension on a rope. The pathophysiological mechanism is not fully understood and …

The problem of workplace injuries connected with risk of falling from height is considered in
this article. We have analyzed the variety of safety systems for working at heights on …

Building, bridge or wind turbine maintenance requires manual dexterity tasks by a specialist
rope-access trained workforce via two principal means: harness suspension of individual …

Background Globally, millions of people die and many more develop disabilities resulting
from injuries each year. Most people who die from injuries do so before they are transported …

Purpose The present study aimed to design a quantitative tool to evaluate the comfort and
usability of working at height safety harnesses. Methods This cross-sectional study was …

Introduction: Falls from height rank among the most frequent accidents encountered in
construction workplaces. To mitigate such risks, the utilization of suitable personal fall …

Zusammenfassung Die Pathophysiologie und Behandlung des Hängesyndroms wird seit
den 1970er-Jahren kontrovers diskutiert. Es ist als eine durch bewegungsloses, annähernd …

Introduction: Falls from height rank among the most frequent accidents encountered in
construction workplaces. To mitigate such risks, the utilization of suitable personal fall …