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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 ·
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Other
· Slips,
trips and falls both outdoors and indoors
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