The R&B Fabrications BB-159OR Impervious Backboard Straps are TPU-coated patient immobilization straps used by EMS operators to secure patients to rigid backboards and spineboards during emergency transport in contaminated, aqueous, or high-tempo mass casualty environments.

The BB-159OR strap system is built around 2-inch nylon webbing encapsulated in a thermoplastic polyurethane coating, making the straps impervious to blood, vomit, and all bodily fluids. This non-porous barrier eliminates absorption-based cross-contamination between patients and allows on-scene wipe-down and immediate redeployment without removing the equipment from service. The hook and loop closure system enables rapid, adjustable securing without mechanical buckles, a capability that is operationally critical when operators are wearing gloves, working in low-light conditions, or managing multiple patients under MCI triage protocols.

The strap system adjusts from 24 to 44 inches, accommodating a wide range of patient body sizes across the three standard anchor points: chest, hips, and legs. The high-visibility orange coloration provides immediate visual contrast against uniforms, patient clothing, and environmental backgrounds, enabling rapid verification that all straps are correctly routed and secured before any patient movement is initiated. This combination of adjustability and visual confirmation supports the pre-movement check protocol required before any lift or transport.

In water rescue deployments, the TPU coating prevents the straps from becoming waterlogged or heavy, maintaining manageable handling characteristics in aqueous environments. The overall design prioritizes rapid patient turnover and equipment redeployment, making this system well-suited for biological contamination scenarios and mass casualty incidents where operational tempo demands both speed and infection control discipline.