Hi Bruce an' Gail; > Bruce wrote: > > "All I really fear is falling down the stairs and pulling a > Christopher Reeve. How about a strap which hooks on to a special > belt you wear whenever you ascend or descend stairs." > Gail wrote: > Already invented Bruce...it's called a 'Bungie cord" !!! Lolololo ! > > Your cyber sis, > It has already been invented and it is called "Fall Arrest" systems. All construction sites now require the use of these body harnesses whenever there is a danger of falling 6 feet or more. Deaths from falling on construction sites have been reduced drastically since universal adoption of this vital safety gear. best regards ........... murray [log in to unmask]