Conventional deadman that are tie-wrapped or clamped onto the blast hose forces the blaster into less than ideal body and arm positions which are difficult to sustain. This quickly causes operator fatigue resulting in slower blasting productivity. With this in mind, BAABS was originally conceptualized to address these widely accepted limitations by directing most of the blast nozzle thrust onto the Thrust Management Brace Assembly which can be placed onto the chest or other parts of the body capable of absorbing this thrust for longer durations. Less muscle and strength demand results in significant reduction of fatigue.

The Schmidt® ShortStop Deadman Control System was sold over two and half decades ago and was originally intended to eliminate a specific cause of inadvertent activation with electrical deadman control lines. Since its inception and launch, ShortStop systems installed throughout the United States have reliably provided added protection and safety to conventional electric Schmidt deadman controls, especially in situations where deadman line shorts are more likely.

Shmidt® Shortstop Power and Module for a (4) Outlet Shortstop Install on a (4) Outlet Blast Bulk Unit