Note the following risks and hazards:
Mountaineering · Rockfall and icefall o Rockfall
and icefall can be caused by natural forces, or by people travelling
through the terrain (e.g. climbing/scrambling/hiking). What are the risks? Impact from a falling rock or ice can result in injury or death and can also damage equipment such as ropes. · Avalanche o "Avalanches
can occur in the terrain in which we operate and can be caused by
natural forces, or by people travelling through the terrain (e.g.
skiing/snowboarding). What are the risks? Anyone caught in an avalanche is at risk of personal injury, death, and/or property damage or loss." · Terrain o Crevasses o Cornice fall o Tress, forest deadfall and tree stumps o Creeks o Rocks and Boulders o Variable and difficult walking terrain o Impact or collision with other persons or objects o Encounters with domestic or wild animals o Contact with poisonous flora or fauna o Loss of balance or control o Slips, trips,and falls · Falls and Belaying o Mountaineering
and ice climbing present the risk of falling from the wall causing the
climber to collide with the wall or the ground, which can lead to injury
or death. o The risk of belay failure is also present, which can contribute to the risk of a ground fall · Communication, rescue and medical treatment o Communication can be difficult and in the event of a accident rescue and treatment may not be available o Adverse weather may also delay the arrival of treatment and transport out of the field o If an Injury occurs in challenging terrain movement to an evacuation point may be slow · · Other
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