Weather
What is the policy for lighting on day programs and where is it in your handbook ?
When lightning is 6 miles out ( 30 seconds between flash/boom) staff should stop activity and move to shelter. Can be found on pg. 4 , Section 5.5
How many carabiners do we use when clipping students in on our challenge course elements?
Two Carabiners
Pg. 5 , Section 8.12
Behavioral Incidents
Pg. 4 , Section 4.1
What is the participant staff ratio fro one day challenge course programs ?
12 : 1
Pg .3 . Section 3.2b
Where is Khai from ?
Baltimore, MD
What is the MPH speed winds must hit for all challenge course activities to be suspended ?
When wind speed reaches 25 MPH in sustained or intermittent gusts, all challenge course activity will stop , and group will seek shelter.
Pg. 5 , Section 8.73b
When are you checking helmets , harnesses , and knots in the climbing system ?
Staff are checking helmets, harnesses , and knots in the climbing system each times a student enters a technical system.
How many belayers must we have on the climbing wall belay lines ?
Pg. 6 , Section 8.73c
What is our policy on Duty of Care ?
a. Staff will take reasonable care to protect them from foreseeable emotional and physical risks
b. Staff will maintain privacy and confidentiality
c. Staff will act professionally and according to their level of expertise and competence.
Pg. 3 Section 1.8
Where is Lainie from ?
New York
What structures on base are grounded and safe for shelter during lighting storms ?
The Orianda , The Office, Honeymoon Cottage , Bonus: Winans Meadow Pavilion
What must student belayers show before belaying a person in a live belaying situation ? What is a strategy to ensure this?
Students belayers will demonstrate competency prior to belaying a person in a live belaying situation. A strategy to ensure competent belayers is to deliver a thorough belay school including hazards , responsibilities , and lowering.
Pg. 5 , Section 8.17
Spotting Policy
Pg. 6 Section 8.73g , 8.73h
How many spotters are needed whenever ANY participant is elevated above their waist height from the ground ?
MINIMUM OF TWO SPOTTERS !!
Pg. 6 Section 8.73h
What is the name of the band Lainie is a founding member of ?
Wicked Sycamore