Risk Assessment & Emergency Procedures Flashcards
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A risk matrix is used to evaluate hazards by combining which two variables?
Answer: Likelihood and severity
A risk matrix plots likelihood (probability of harm) against severity (consequences) to prioritize hazard controls.
During a youth session, a 10-year-old slips on the approach path to the wall and strikes their head on the floor. The child is conscious but crying. What is the instructor's FIRST priority?
Answer: Assess the child's level of consciousness and look for signs of concussion
Immediate clinical assessment for concussion signs (confusion, unequal pupils, nausea) must precede administrative steps when a head impact occurs.
Which hierarchy of control is considered MOST effective when managing hazards at a climbing wall?
Answer: Elimination of the hazard entirely
The hierarchy of controls ranks elimination as the most effective measure because it removes the hazard completely rather than managing exposure to it.
A climber at the top of a lead route cannot be lowered because the rope is stuck in the quickdraw. The safest resolution requires the instructor to:
Answer: Follow established rescue protocols, potentially involving a top-belay rescue by qualified staff
Stuck-rope rescues require trained staff following rehearsed protocols; improvised solutions by the climber or bystanders increase risk.
What is the purpose of a pre-session equipment check in a supervised climbing lesson?
Answer: To identify defective or incorrectly fitted equipment before any climbing begins
Pre-session checks catch faulty buckles, worn belay devices, and misfitted harnesses before they can contribute to an incident.
An instructor witnesses a mild rope-access near-miss where a student's figure-eight knot was not fully dressed. What is the correct follow-up beyond immediate correction?
Answer: Document the near-miss and review knot-tying instruction to prevent recurrence
Near-miss documentation triggers a review of instructional methods and identifies whether systemic training gaps need addressing.
A climber becomes too fatigued to complete a route and cannot hold on. In an auto-belay session, what is the expected outcome and what must an instructor verify afterward?
Answer: The auto-belay will lower the climber at a controlled rate; verify the device retracts fully and inspect for damage
Auto-belay devices are designed to lower climbers smoothly; after each use the device should be inspected to confirm full retraction and absence of damage.