Peak Discovery Risk Assessment: Crate Stack Climbing Potential Hazards Safety harness and helmet not fastened

d securely. Entanglements Individuals falling from height Risk Factor Medium High Medium High High Pre-cautionary Measures Highly trained, experienced and nationally qualified staff. Harness fitted by PD staff as opposed to climber. Auto Lock safety harness used, reducing room for human error. All loose clothing and long hair removed/tucked in. Detailed briefing to all individuals. Highly trained, experienced and nationally qualified staff. Highly trained, experienced and nationally qualified staff. Appropriate ropes used, & harnesses to be used at all times. Belaying controlled by PD staff at all times. All equipment audited bi-annually, and checked prior to each session. All equipment adheres to industry safety standards. All equipment audited bi-annually, and checked prior to each session. Equipment secured and fitted by highly trained, experienced staff All participants to wear a helmet at all times. Infinite risk assessments throughout event. Crates to be passed up using poles. Safety zone adhered to before purposeful collapse. Highly trained, experienced and nationally qualified staff. Static bolted anchors checked before each session. Infinite risk assessments throughout event. Multiple anchor points used. Rope system kept taught at all times by highly trained, experienced and nationally qualified staff. Stack constructed directly below anchor points to minimise swing effect. Highly trained, experienced and nationally qualified staff. Site inspection by PD staff prior to event, tools and equipment to be stowed away correctly. Sturdy footwear to be worn by all participants as a prerequisite. Infinite risk assessments throughout event. All rings, necklaces and bracelets to be removed prior to climbing/abseiling. Belly piercings to be removed/covered.

Equipment Failure

High Medium Medium

Crates falling onto non-climbers

Anchor Failure

High

Climbers Falling onto Crates

Medium

Slip trips and falls

Medium High

Jewellery

Medium