ADVENTURE 21
RISK ASSESSMENT – Tyrolean Traversing
Specific areas
Gorges or minor ground depressions
Venues
Risk involved – walking on uneven ground. Lose rocks. Activity done at height. Use of pulleys.
Hazards arising from risk – tripping, slipping and falling. Danger of entrapment of fingers in pulleys.
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 / experienced person person, danger areas pointed out to group, check of equipment and safety equipment worn throughout the session.