Closer to the Edge Daily Checks

• Closer to the Edge Daily Checks

• Document No.

• Sandwell Adventure Centre

• Sandwell Valley Park
  Salter's Lane
  West Bromwich
  B71 4BG

• Conducted on

  Date

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• Instructors

Weather

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Daily Risk Assessment

Group Name

• Please enter name of group

• Select from range

Risk Assessment

• Lead Instructor Ability

  Expert

  Very Experienced

  Skilled

  Newly Trained

• Rating Information for Lead Instructor Ability

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• Expert - 1
  
  An instructor who has extensive knowledge of the activity with long-term experience of associated risks. The instructor will also have practical experience of emergency procedures and has also worked on two or more High ropes courses. Will probably hold ERCA or an equivalent level qualification appropriate to activity.
  
  V Experienced - 3
  
  An instructor who is likely to be similarly experienced as above, though may be lesser qualified, albeit with extensive experience. The instructor should have a broad knowledge of associated problems with experience of emergency procedures.
  
  Skilled - 6
  
  An instructor who is lesser qualified to the above (generally site specific), but is well practiced in ALL potential problem areas. May not though, have practical experience of emergency procedures.
  
  Newly Trained - 10
  
  Recently qualified instructor at ANY level with the appropriate activity. Caution required in adverse conditions, or with inexperienced students.
  

• Instructor Familiarity

  Current

  Familiar

  Unfamiliar

  Unknown

• Rating Information for Instructor Familiarity

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• Current - 1
  
  The instructor has detailed knowledge of the area/site and is current. He/she is aware of the potential hazards involved, in respect of the activity undertaken.
  
  Familiar - 3
  
  The instructor is familiar with the area, though not extensively. Knowledge of potential hazards, appropriate to the activity(s) is well known.
  
  Unfamiliar - 6
  
  The instructor has recent transitional knowledge of similar activity areas and potential hazards, but is unfamiliar with the particular chosen location. Eg, An instructor who has solely worked at CTTE Sandwell who is required to work at CTTE Baggeridge.
  
  Unknown - 10
  
  The instructor neither knows the particular chosen activity area, or has recent transitional knowledge. Instructors with unfamiliarity in activity areas used and without any ‘up to date’ available information may also fall into this category.
  

• Participant Ability

  Very Competent

  Competent

  Inexperienced

  Novice

• Rating Information for Participant Ability

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• Very Competent - 1
  
  A student who is at the appropriate course level and has enough experience to cope admirably with the activity. Must be mature and self efficient to deal with all potential problems, (even without the presence of the instructor) and show a high level ‘duty of care’. Certain individuals on ALL courses may fall into this category, though already qualified students training for higher-level awards are more likely to demonstrate this level of competence.
  
  Competent - 3
  
  A student who is both capable and proficient to cope with activity diversities and be capable of taking care of oneself in almost any situation. The student must be sensible with a ‘duty of care’. Generally reflects a student as indicated above.
  
  Inexperienced - 6
  
  A student who has undertaken the activity before, yet potentially lacks proficiency to cope alone. The instructor must have prior knowledge of the individual to award a higher level of competency.
  
  Novice - 10
  
  A student who is completely new to the activity, or is unknown to the instructor.

• Environmental Conditions

  Comfortable

  Uncomfortable

  Demanding

  Hostile

• Rating Information for Environmental Conditions

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• Comfortable - 1
  
  Environmental conditions that do not hinder the activity in any way. The environment should not be a concern to any student either physically or psychologically.
  
  Uncomfortable - 3
  
  Environmental conditions that may impede activity progress in some way. Students may feel some psychological concern when learning new skills.
  
  Demanding - 6
  
  Environmental conditions that may inhibit activity performances. Students are likely to demonstrate unease. Demanding conditions may lead to an increase in environmental dangers. Activity performance may be hindered by anxiety related problems.
  
  Hostile - 10
  
  Environmental conditions that is likely to inhibit activity performance. Students are highly likely to demonstrate increased anxiety, related stress, apprehension or even fear. There may be a risk of objective dangers being uncontrollable.
  

• Local Weather

  Good

  Changeable

  Poor

  Storms

• Rating Information for Local Weather

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• Good - 1
  
  Calm weather conditions, which do not impede the activity.
  
  Changeable - 3
  
  Weather conditions such as rain, increased winds or changes in ambient temperature, which may affect activity.
  
  Poor - 6
  
  Weather conditions that are likely to affect activity, such as constant rain, sleet or snow, high winds, or large changes in ambient temperature. Weather conditions combined with certain environmental conditions may lead to increased dangers, such as when traversing a narrow ridge in high winds.
  
  Stormy - 10
  
  Extremely poor weather conditions, which will certainly affect the activity and therefore student performance. The overall activity risk is very likely to increase from that initially identified.
  

• Team Ability

  Expert

  Very Experienced

  Skilled

  Newly Trained

• Rating Information for Team Ability

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  On

• Expert - 1
  
  A team who has at least one other member of the team whose ability is classified as ‘Expert’ and at least one other member classified as ‘Very Experienced’.
  
  Very Experienced - 3
  
  A team who has at least one other member of staff classified as ‘Very Experienced’ and the lowest qualified member of operating staff who is deemed ‘Skilled’.
  
  Skilled - 6
  
  A team with lesser experience than the above. The team will be qualified and well practiced in all Emergency and Accident procedures. This team may have a higher number of ‘Newly Trained’ staff.
  
  Novice - 10
  
  A newly formed team with a high number of recently qualified members. Eg, a Lead Instructor who is ‘Skilled’ and a team of ‘Newly Trained’ staff.

Total Risk Factor

• Total Score

• Total Score and Risk

  Low = 6-15

  Medium = 16-25

  High = 26-45

  Very High = 46+

• Please sign upon completion of Daily Risk Assessment

  Sign

Daily Ropes Checks

• Safe Roller

  Off

  On

Safe Roller

• T1.1

  Safe

  To Monitor

  To Repair

  Fail

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• T1.2

  Safe

  To Monitor

  To Repair

  Fail

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• T1.3

  Safe

  To Monitor

  To Repair

  Fail

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• T1.4

  Safe

  To Monitor

  To Repair

  Fail

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• T1.5

  Safe

  To Monitor

  To Repair

  Fail

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• T1.6

  Safe

  To Monitor

  To Repair

  Fail

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• T1.7

  Safe

  To Monitor

  To Repair

  Fail

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• T1.8

  Safe

  To Monitor

  To Repair

  Fail

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• T1.9

  Safe

  To Monitor

  To Repair

  Fail

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• T1.10

  Safe

  To Monitor

  To Repair

  Fail

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• T1.11

  Safe

  To Monitor

  To Repair

  Fail

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• T1.12

  Safe

  To Monitor

  To Repair

  Fail

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• T1.13

  Safe

  To Monitor

  To Repair

  Fail

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Bornack

  Off

  On

Bornack

• T2.1

  Safe

  To Monitor

  To Repair

  Fail

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• T2.2

  Safe

  To Monitor

  To Repair

  Fail

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• T2.3

  Safe

  To Monitor

  To Repair

  Fail

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• T2.4

  Safe

  To Monitor

  To Repair

  Fail

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• T2.5

  Safe

  To Monitor

  To Repair

  Fail

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• T2.6

  Safe

  To Monitor

  To Repair

  Fail

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• T2.7

  Safe

  To Monitor

  To Repair

  Fail

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• T2.8

  Safe

  To Monitor

  To Repair

  Fail

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• T2.9

  Safe

  To Monitor

  To Repair

  Fail

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• T2.10

  Safe

  To Monitor

  To Repair

  Fail

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• T2.11

  Safe

  To Monitor

  To Repair

  Fail

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• T2.12

  Safe

  To Monitor

  To Repair

  Fail

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• T2.13

  Safe

  To Monitor

  To Repair

  Fail

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Power Fan Descender

  Off

  On

Power Fan Descender

• Drope

  Safe

  To Monitor

  To Repair

  Fail

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Safety Lanyard

  Safe

  To Monitor

  To Repair

  Fail

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Zip Wire

  Off

  On

Zip Wire

• T3.1

  Safe

  To Monitor

  To Repair

  Fail

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• T3.2

  Safe

  To Monitor

  To Repair

  Fail

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• T3.3

  Safe

  To Monitor

  To Repair

  Fail

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• T3.4

  Safe

  To Monitor

  To Repair

  Fail

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Climbing Wall

  Off

  On

Climbing Wall

• Auto Belay 1

  Safe

  To Monitor

  To Repair

  Fail

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Auto Belay 2

  Safe

  To Monitor

  To Repair

  Fail

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Please sign upon completion of the Daily Ropes Checks

  Sign

Daily Course Checks

Vandalism

• Are there signs of tampering?

  No

  Yes

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Are there signs of unauthorised access?

  No

  Yes

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Are there signs of damage caused by vandalism?

  No

  Yes

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Are there any foreign objects on or around the course?

  No

  Yes

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

Storm Damage

• Has there been any damage to the structure caused by storms?

  No

  Yes

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Has there been any damage caused by water?

  No

  Yes

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Has there been any damage caused by high winds?

  No

  Yes

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Has there been any damage caused by lightning?

  No

  Yes

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

Ground Cover

• Has any litter been removed from on and around the course?

  Yes

  No

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Have all of the trip hazards been covered?

  Yes

  No

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Is there a sufficient cover of gravel on the ground?

  Yes

  No

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Is the ground cover fit for purpose?

  Yes

  No

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

Stabilising Wires

• Are the stabilising wires showing signs of excessive wear?

  No

  Yes

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Are the stabilising wires under sufficient tension?

  Yes

  No

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Are the anchor points of the stabilising wire secure and stable?

  Yes

  No

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Are the stabilising wires fit for purpose?

  Yes

  No

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

Central Elements

• Are the Sheer Reduction Blocks in a fit for purpose condition?

  Yes

  No

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Are the Maillons in a fit for purpose condition?

  Yes

  No

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Are the pulley systems in a fit for purpose condition?

  Yes

  No

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Are the course obstacles in a fit for purpose condition?

  Yes

  No

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Aerial Traverses and Descents

  Off

  On

Tower

• Are the stairs in the tower clean?

  Yes

  No

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Are all of the platforms in the tower clean?

  Yes

  No

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Are all of the platforms free from ice and snow?

  Yes

  No

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Has all of the litter been removed from on the tower?

  Yes

  No

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Safe Rollers and Wire

  Off

  On

Safe Rollers and Wire

• Are there any signs of damage to the Safe Roller trolleys?

  No

  Yes

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Is the lock of the central locking unit working effectively?

  Yes

  No

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Is the wire in the correct position around the course?

  Yes

  No

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Is the wire in a safe and fit for purpose condition?

  Yes

  No

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Are the rescue bags reset?

  Yes

  No

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Please sign upon completion of checks

  Sign

• Please countersign upon completion of checks

  Sign

• Bornack and Wire

  Off

  On

Bornack and Wire

• Are there any signs of damage to the Bornack Systems?

  No

  Yes

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Is the wire in the correct position around the course?

  Yes

  No

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Is the wire in a safe and fit for purpose condition?

  Yes

  No

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Are the rescue bags reset?

  Yes

  No

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Please sign upon completion of checks

  Sign

• Please countersign upon completion of checks

  Sign

• Power Fan Descender

  Off

  On

Power Fan Descender

• Is the Maillon securely fastened and fit for purpose?

  Yes

  No

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Is the tally counter working and increasing after each jump?

  Yes

  No

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Is the Drope recoiling effectively without jamming?

  Yes

  No

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Is the frame and cover fit for purpose?

  Yes

  No

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Please sign here upon completion of Power Fan checks

  Sign

• Please countersign here upon completion of Power Fan checks

  Sign

• Zip Wire

  Off

  On

Zip Wire

• Is the brake anchor connected securely and fit for purpose?

  Yes

  No

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Is the wire of the zip wire fit for purpose?

  Yes

  No

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Is the brake connected securely and fit for purpose?

  Yes

  No

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Are the zip wire trolleys fit for purpose?

  Yes

  No

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Please sign here upon completion of Zip Wire checks

  Sign

• Please countersign here upon completion of Zip Wire checks

  Sign

• Climbing Wall

  Off

  On

Climbing Wall

• Are the holds on the wall secure and fit for purpose?

  Yes

  No

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Are the access boards secure and fit for purpose?

  Yes

  No

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Are the Auto Belay anchors secure and fit for purpose?

  Yes

  No

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Are the Auto Belay systems working effectively

  Yes

  No

• Please write a detailed report

• Please take a picture

  Media

• Please sign upon completion of the Daily Course Checks

  Sign