Risk Assessment & Emergency Procedures Flashcards
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A climber reports that a hold feels loose when they test it before a route. What is the FIRST action an instructor should take?
Answer: Close off the route and tag the hold for inspection by a setter
A loose hold is a significant hazard; the route must be closed and flagged for qualified maintenance before anyone climbs it.
During a lead climbing session a student's rope passes behind their leg while climbing. What is the risk?
Answer: The climber could be flipped upside down or suffer a leg injury in a fall
A rope behind the leg can cause a dangerous inverted fall or rope burn/fracture if the climber falls.
What does the acronym STOP stand for in a climbing wall emergency response framework?
Answer: Stop, Think, Observe, Plan
STOP (Stop, Think, Observe, Plan) is a decision-making tool to prevent rushed actions that could worsen an emergency.
A bouldering climber falls awkwardly onto the crash mat and is not moving. An instructor arrives within seconds. What should happen FIRST?
Answer: Assess the scene for safety, then check for responsiveness
Scene safety assessment comes before patient contact to avoid creating additional casualties.
Which hazard classification describes something that could cause harm but has currently acceptable controls in place?
Answer: Residual risk
Residual risk is the remaining risk after controls have been applied and deemed acceptable for the activity.
A student complains of severe wrist pain after a bouldering fall. The wrist appears deformed. An instructor should:
Answer: Immobilize the wrist, keep the student still, and activate EMS
A suspected fracture (deformity) requires immobilization and EMS activation rather than movement or self-transport.
When should a dynamic risk assessment be conducted at a climbing wall?
Answer: Continuously throughout a session as conditions and participants change
Dynamic risk assessment is an ongoing process that adapts to changing conditions such as crowding, fatigue, or equipment wear.