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Risk Assessment & Emergency Procedures Flashcards

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  1. Which factor MOST increases the severity of a ground fall from top-rope climbing?

    Answer: Excess slack in the belay system causing a longer fall

    Excess slack is the primary cause of increased fall distance in top-rope systems, directly increasing injury risk.

  2. A climber is stuck mid-route and cannot descend. The instructor determines a lowering rescue is safest. What must be verified BEFORE lowering?

    Answer: The rope is long enough to reach the ground and the belay device is correctly loaded

    Confirming sufficient rope length and correct device loading prevents the rope end from passing through the device mid-lower.

  3. In the event of a fire alarm at an indoor climbing wall, what should an instructor do with climbers who are currently on the wall?

    Answer: Lower or descend all climbers immediately before evacuating

    All climbers must be brought safely to the ground before evacuation so no one is left suspended during an emergency egress.

  4. What is the purpose of a 'near-miss' reporting system at a climbing facility?

    Answer: To identify hazards and improve procedures before an actual injury occurs

    Near-miss reporting captures hazard information that enables proactive risk reduction before a serious incident happens.

  5. A climber is showing signs of shock after a fall: pale skin, rapid breathing, and confusion. The instructor's PRIORITY is to:

    Answer: Keep the climber warm, horizontal, and call EMS immediately

    Shock requires immediate EMS activation, keeping the casualty warm and lying flat to maintain blood flow to vital organs.

  6. Which of the following best defines a hazard in the context of climbing wall safety?

    Answer: Something with the potential to cause harm

    A hazard is defined as any source, situation, or act with potential to cause harm, distinct from risk (likelihood × severity).

  7. An instructor notices a student belayer repeatedly taking their brake hand off the rope. After two verbal corrections the behavior continues. What should the instructor do?

    Answer: Remove the student from the belay station and suspend their belay privilege until retraining

    Persistent unsafe belaying is an immediate hazard to the climber; the belayer must be removed until competency is demonstrated.