Belaying
A ____ will be used for all participant belayers
Back up belayer
What are the three parts of the triangle of safety ?
Belayer, back up belayer, anchor
A ____ will be present for all belay activities
Site Manager
Regarding participants’ clothing, what should be addressed with them before they are allowed to climb?
All belayed participants will be briefed on removing jewelry, pulling back hair, tucking in loose clothing, emptying pockets, and not touching hangers or other inappropriate hardware prior to belaying or climbing.
What is placed at the sidewalk edge during climbing sessions?
Orange cones and metal partitions should be set at the sidewalk edge
What type of belay device do we learn on?
ATC, Slotted manual belay device
What is the back up belayer's role?
Manage the break strand of the primary belayer in the event of belayer issue
A ___ will be utilized when belaying significantly off weighted participant to belayer.
grigri
What should be done every time a climber ascends and a belayer belays?
Hands on out loud 5 point check
Name at least three things that are not allowed in the climbing wall area.
no gum, candy, alcohol, or smoking/vaping in the climbing area at any time. Water and snacks are okay on the deck area only.
What is the acronym for the belay method we use?
PBUS, pull brake under slide
What is the purpose of the anchor?
Prevents belayer from being pulled up when climber falls or when lowering
Are guests allowed to climb with staff during personal climb time?
No
What do all staff working a climbing program need to be knowledgeable of prior to the program?
Belaying, Climbing Wall, and Challenge Course Operating Procedures.
What is required at the beginning of a climber’s climb, to account for rope stretch?
Very tight belay for at least 6-8ft up the wall
If a backup belayer is not available and the belayer is competent, what type of belay device can be used?
Grigri
Where is the helmet free zone?
Wood Deck
True or False: Staff can not climb on the wall outside of climbing programming
False: staff can climb on wall durring personal time if they get approval from a site manager
What should climbers without adequate hip development or who are top heavy wear?
chest harness or a full body harness
What should be done with any damaged or concerning equipment found during an inspection following a climbing program?
Any items of concern will be tagged, placed on the Safety Director’s desk on the 3rd floor, and reported to the Climbing Wall Manager and Safety Director by email.
What does a climber say if they need to take a break on the wall?
Take
What are the 5 points of the 5 point hands on check ?
1. Helmet
2. Harness
3. Knots
4. Belay Device
5. Rope
True or False? Staff should attempt to rescue any “lost” ropes/lines during personal climbs and return the rope to the Climbing Wall Manager.
False--this should be reported directly to the Climbing Wall Manager and that climb no longer used
Before every climb, climbers should receive a safety briefing. What information should be included in this safety briefing?
CW 8 Climbers will receive a safety briefing prior to climbing that covers at a minimum: not touching metal hangers or anchors, helmet area, lowering procedures, pendulums, and building guidelines.
Through which door should participants access the wall and conference room?
Participants should access the wall and the conference room via the street side door. Participants should avoid walking through the gear storage area whenever possible.