Transcript Climb On Safely PPT - US Scouting Service Project

Climb On
Safely
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Climbing / Rappelling
Great challenge — great accomplishment
Climbing merit badge
Unit rappelling is more dangerous
Unit leaders reinforce following directions
Climbing instructors give technical direction
Good climbers may not be good instructors
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Resources
Instructors — NOLS, WEA, AMGA, REI, EMS,
Mountaineers, universities, Project Adventure
Topping Out: A BSA Climbing/Rappelling
Manual (#3207)
Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills
Passport to High Adventure (#4310)
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Recommendations
Special training for:
Lead climbing
Snow and ice climbing
Top-rope all council / district activities
Cub / Webelos Scouts are encouraged
Normally climbing gym
Age-appropriate instruction
Size-appropriate equipment
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Overview
Qualified supervision
Qualified instructors
Physical fitness
Safe area or course
Equipment
Planning
Environmental conditions
Discipline
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1. Qualified Supervision
Mature and conscientious adult, 21 or over
Accepts responsibility for safety of youth
Committed to Climb On Safely procedure
Two adults (one 21+), plus 1 adult / additional 10
youth
One person ARC Standard First Aid / CPR
“Help is Delayed” module desired
EMT, LPN, RN, etc. OK
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2. Qualified Instructors
Over 21
Completed 10 hours instructor training
BSA climbing instructor
Nationally / regionally
recognized organization
Climbing school
College-level climbing /
rappelling course
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3. Physical Fitness
Class 1 medical record (#34414) minimum
Adapt supervision, discipline and
precautions to individual health conditions
Require a physical if problems are identified
Inform the climbing instructor of medical
conditions
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4. Safe Area
Established / developed site or facility
Qualified instructor survey in advance
Determine suitability for age, maturity, skill
Safely accommodate the
number of participants
Identify emergency
evacuation route in advance
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5. Equipment
Proper equipment for size and ability
Helmets, rope and hardware approved
by UIAA, CEN, or ASTM
Equipment new or instructor provided
Keep records on each equipment item
Discard after three hard falls
Discard after four years
Wear a helmet when more than six
feet above ground
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6. Planning
Written parental consent for climbing/rappelling
Inform parents / committee of
Climbing / rappelling plan
Severe weather alternate plan
Other alternative plans
Secure permits for public and private land
Use a qualified climbing instructor
Instructor has topo map and weather briefing
Cell phone or radio is suggested
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7. Environmental Conditions
Instructor responsible for monitoring
Loose rock
Poisonous plants
Wildlife
Weather
Buddy system monitor
Dehydration
Hypothermia
Unusual fear / apprehension
Supervisor — Leave No Trace
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8. Discipline
Participants — know, understand, respect
rules and procedures
Teach before the outing
Review immediately prior to the activity
Teach the reason why
Follow instructor’s directions
Be strict and fair
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Summary
Qualified supervision
Qualified instructors
Physical fitness
Safe area or course
Equipment
Planning
Environmental conditions
Discipline
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Questions?
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