SAFETY
Climbing is about managing potential danger, and in a climbing
wall some of the responsibility of danger management is that of
the climbing wall and the equipment suppliers, and the rest is that
of the customers themselves. Here are some of the ways we try to
ensure the safety of our staff and customers:
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- Regularly reviewed risk assessments and procedures on
all aspects of the Centre’s operations.
- Regular equipment checks.
- Anchor and protection points tested to BS12572.
- Walls designed by structural engineers for conformity
with BS12572.
- Regular staff and instructor training sessions.
- Frequent observation of the climbing wall in use by customers.
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Our customers have a duty to check in with Beacon staff before
climbing; to exercise common sense; to be honest about their capabilities
and knowledge as climbers; to be using the Beacon under the appropriate
conditions (eg with qualified instructors); to be using suitable
personal equipment; to fully supervise any novices and children
in their care; to accept the advice and caution of Beacon staff
when offered.
Trade associations and accreditations:
Adventurous
Activities License (AALA)
AALA was set up to regulate providers of adventurous activities
for young people. Centres holding the AALA license have undergone
an inspection of their risk assessments, procedures, staff
qualifications and much more.
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Wales
Tourist Board Accreditation
The Wales Tourist Board were the first
tourist board to run any kind of accreditation scheme for
activity providers. Their accreditation scheme involves a
rigorous annual inspection where aspects such as the qualifications
of staff, insurance and operating procedures are all thoroughly
checked.
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Association
of Mountaineering Instructors (AMI)
AMI is the association for instructors holding the Mountain
Instructor Award. This award is held by one of the Centre’s
owner / managers, and means that we are well qualified to
provide the instructor and staff training required in such
a busy climbing centre.
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Association
of British Climbing Walls (ABC)
The ABC was formed in 1994 and is the representative body of
climbing centre managers and owners. Its primary aim is the
development and benchmarking of safe practice and quality management
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