Safety & Supervision
Safety & Supervision
Section titled “Safety & Supervision”Age Requirements for Leadership Roles
Section titled “Age Requirements for Leadership Roles”Belayors and Parent Guides must be between 14-80 years old
- Ensures optimal physical capability and cognitive readiness for safety-critical responsibilities
Mandatory Safety Requirements
Section titled “Mandatory Safety Requirements”- ✓ All belayors and guides complete 2-hour safety certification before program start
- ✓ Proof of current CPR/First Aid certification or completion during training
- ✓ Signed waiver and acknowledgment of risks for all participants and guardians
- ✓ Background check completion for all parent guides working with children
Safety Categories
Section titled “Safety Categories”🧗♀️ Climbing Equipment Safety
Section titled “🧗♀️ Climbing Equipment Safety”- All equipment meets UIAA/CE international safety standards
- Daily pre-use inspection of all climbing gear
- Harnesses fitted and double-checked by certified guides
- Helmets mandatory for all climbing activities
- Rope inspection and retirement schedule strictly followed
- Equipment sanitized between users
👥 Supervision & Communication
Section titled “👥 Supervision & Communication”- Strict 3:1 child-to-guide supervision ratio maintained
- Clear verbal communication protocols for all climbing
- Visual contact maintained at all times during activities
- Buddy system implemented for all movements
- Hand signals and voice commands standardized
- Regular safety briefings throughout each day
🏥 Emergency Preparedness
Section titled “🏥 Emergency Preparedness”- Comprehensive first aid kits accessible in all areas
- Direct line communication with local emergency services
- Evacuation procedures practiced and posted
- Incident reporting system for all safety events
- Emergency contact information readily available
- Weather monitoring and activity modification protocols
🎯 Risk Management
Section titled “🎯 Risk Management”- Progressive skill development prevents overextension
- Physical Freedom Points system ensures appropriate challenges
- Environmental hazard assessment before each session
- Fatigue monitoring and mandatory rest periods
- Hydration breaks scheduled every 30 minutes
- Modified activities for different weather conditions
📋 Training & Certification
Section titled “📋 Training & Certification”- Lead instructor holds current climbing instructor certification
- All guides trained in youth development and safety protocols
- Regular safety skill refreshers throughout program
- Ongoing assessment of guide competency
- Documentation of all training completion
- Annual safety protocol review and updates
🔒 Facility & Environment
Section titled “🔒 Facility & Environment”- Climbing gym meets all local safety regulations
- Regular inspection of climbing holds and wall integrity
- Proper lighting and ventilation maintained
- Clear pathways and emergency exits marked
- Non-slip surfaces and protective matting installed
- Secure storage for personal belongings
Safety Overview (Quick Reference)
Section titled “Safety Overview (Quick Reference)”👥 3:1 Supervision Ratio
Section titled “👥 3:1 Supervision Ratio”One trained parent guide for every three children ensures constant attention and safety
🛡️ Professional Equipment
Section titled “🛡️ Professional Equipment”All climbing gear meets UIAA/CE safety standards and is regularly inspected
📋 Certified Training
Section titled “📋 Certified Training”Parent guides complete 2-hour safety certification before program start
🏥 Emergency Protocols
Section titled “🏥 Emergency Protocols”First aid kits, emergency procedures, and direct communication with local emergency services
👷 Lead Instructor
Section titled “👷 Lead Instructor”Experienced climbing instructor coordinates all activities and oversees parent guides
📱 Real-time Updates
Section titled “📱 Real-time Updates”Parents receive daily progress reports and photos via secure app