Tyrolean travers risk assessment
ADVENTURE 21
RISK ASSESSMENT - Tyrolean Traversing

Specific areas

Gorges or minor ground depressions

Venues

Risk involved - walking on uneven ground. Lose rocks. Activity done at height. Use of pulleys.

Hazards arising from risk - tripping, slipping and falling. Danger of entrapment of fingers in pulleys.

Effects of hazard - cuts, bruises, broken bones. Head, neck or spinal injury leading in severe cases to death.

Risk management - pre session instruction from qualified / experienced person person, danger areas pointed out to group, check of equipment and safety equipment worn throughout the session.