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Trainer Notes


Climb to the top of the wall

Target group

Any

Time

5 – 10 minutes per person

Rationale / Outcome Benefits

Mutual support, communication and shared success

Group size

Minimum of 3

Staff

1 - Must have SPA or IRATA Level two and appropriate Group management experience as a minimum. Must also be trained on-site. Must be a holder of a current First Aid certificate.

Preparation

  • Bolt lower holds to the wall
  • Put belay ropes in place. Set up belay system.

Specific Emergency Procedure

If delegate ‘cragfast’ then pulling on rope will haul them off AS A LAST RESORT!

Should an incident occur in which immediate threat to life or limb occurs:

  • Lower the casualty to the ground
  • Give first aid
  • Refer to Emergency Flow Chart
  • Send two runners to reception to alert venue co-coordinator and also to request type of assistance and equipment required.

Equipment

  • Belay Plates
  • Dynamic Safety Ropes
  • Slings and Karabiners

Trainer kit

  • First aid kit
  • Harness and Helmet

Delegate kit

  • Clothing suitable for weather
  • Boots or trainers
  • Harness
  • Helmet


Site Specific Risk Assessment: Climbing Wall

Significant Hazards

Protective Measures

All Risks and Protective Measures as per Generic Risk Assessment



At This Site:

Estimated activity days per annum: 30

Number of incidents during last year: 0

Any significant uncontrolled hazards? No



 

Photos from the Course

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