Build a tower of Crates either under a time constraint or as high as possible

Target Group

Anyone

Time

45 minutes to 1 hour

Rationale/Outcome/Benefit

Issues of planning, trust, communication. High challenge and support needed. Good as part of a larger exercise.

Group Size

Minimum 6

Staff

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

Preparation

• Put belay ropes in place.
• Set up belay system.
• Set up an exclusion zone

Specific Emergency Procedure

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

• Lower the casualty to the ground
• Demolish tower to avoid unexpected collapse
• 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 Required

• Semi static ropes
• Belay devices
• Sings and karabiners

Staff Equipment

• Harness and helmet
• 1^st Aid Kit

Delegate Equipment

• Boots or trainers
• Clothing suitable for weather
• Harness and helmet
• Chest harnesses for climbers

Hazard

Protective Measures

Delegates hit by falling crates or other objects or other climbers

• All delegates other than climbers to stay out of the exclusion zone.
• Climbers should never be more than two levels of crates apart from each other
• Maximum of two delegates to throw crates up to the climbers, ensuring that they also stay out of the exclusion zone.
• Tower to be demolished from above by builders before any of them are lowered.

Climbers dropped by belayers or falling from crates

• No one should stand on crates unless they are attached to a tight rope.
• Ensure especially tight belaying during first four levels of crates

Delegates being hit by badly thrown crates

• Crates must be thrown two-handed
• Ensure that delegates practice throwing and catching before they begin
• Ensure that there is eye contact between catcher and thrower before the throw
• Aim for the upper body/head

Cut hands on sharp edges of crates.

• Anyone handling crates should wear gloves.