Adventure21 - Climb and abseil risk assessmentRisk assessment in the Lake District, Manchester and Lancashire uk.

Adventure

RISK ASSESSMENT – climbing/abseiling

Specific areas

Single pitch venues

Single pitch venues

Risk involved – walking on uneven ground. Lose rocks. Activity done at height with other group members below.

Hazards arising from risk – tripping, slipping and falling. Danger of dislodgement of rocks from the top of the climb/abseil onto the group below.

Effects of hazard – cuts, bruises, broken bones. Head, neck or spinal injury leading in severe cases to death.

Risk management – pre session instruction from qualified person, check of equipment and safety equipment worn throughout the session.