Safety Protocols & Risk Management Flashcards
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A student shows signs of heat exhaustion during an aerial class held in a warm studio. What are the correct immediate steps?
Answer: Safely bring them down, move them to a cool area, give fluids if conscious, and activate EMS if symptoms do not improve quickly
Heat exhaustion requires immediate cessation of activity, cooling, hydration if the student is alert, and EMS activation if there is no rapid improvement.
What is the significance of a fabric's 'working load limit' (WLL) in aerial fitness?
Answer: It is the maximum load the fabric can safely bear in normal use, beyond which risk of failure increases significantly
The WLL defines the safe operational load range for the fabric; exceeding it substantially increases the risk of catastrophic failure.
An instructor notices a student repeatedly performing skills beyond their assessed ability level. What is the most appropriate course of action?
Answer: Stop the student, redirect to appropriate progressions, and explain the risk of rushing skills without proper conditioning
Skill progression must be controlled by the instructor to prevent students from attempting movements before they have the strength or technique to do so safely.
Which of the following is the correct action when a carabiner's gate fails to lock (gate remains open) during a pre-class check?
Answer: Remove it from service immediately and replace with a rated, functioning carabiner
A carabiner with a non-locking gate must be retired immediately; an open gate reduces the carabiner's rated strength by up to 75% and is a serious failure risk.
What is the purpose of maintaining a written incident log in an aerial fitness studio?
Answer: To track near-misses and injuries for pattern identification, liability protection, and systemic safety improvement
Incident logs enable studios to identify recurring hazards, demonstrate due diligence, and make evidence-based improvements to safety protocols.
How should an aerial fitness instructor respond when a student attempts to use their phone to film themselves performing a new skill?
Answer: Prohibit self-filming during skill practice as distraction and divided focus significantly increase fall risk
Divided attention during skill execution is a recognized risk factor; self-filming while performing aerial skills distracts from proprioceptive feedback and increases fall risk.
What is the recommended response if a student refuses to follow a mandatory safety rule (e.g., insists on wearing a ring during class)?
Answer: Remind them of the rule, explain the injury risk, and if they still refuse, respectfully ask them not to participate until the rule is followed
Non-negotiable safety rules must be enforced consistently; instructors have both an ethical and legal duty to prevent foreseeable harm, even if it means excluding a student.