I. Venue and Arrangement - Safety Explanation
The task of the secondary protector is to assist the primary protector and ensure absolute safety. The secondary protector should stand 2 meters behind and to the right of the primary protector, holding onto the rope that the primary protector is managing. In case the primary protector makes a mistake, the secondary protector must quickly tighten the rope towards the right rear. The secondary protector must also keep the rope organized at all times to prevent knots or twists and ensure no one steps on the rope.
All our equipment has been certified by the International Climbing Federation and meets European certification standards (using a safety helmet as an example). The climbing rope can withstand a maximum fall force of 12 kilonewtons (more than one ton).
First, fasten the waist belt, then the leg belts. Bend over and tighten the back straps, checking for proper locking mechanisms. The waist buckle should be secure but comfortable (allowing one hand to fit after inhaling), while the leg straps should be moderate without being too tight for comfort. To remove, simply loosen the straps.
The headband and chin strap of the helmet can both be adjusted for size. They should be snug but not overly tight. The brim of the helmet should sit level on the head, protecting the top. Women's long hair must be placed inside the helmet.
Ascending Protection: Two webbing straps pass through the buckle at the neck point of the safety harness. Two locking carabiners with ropes pass through the webbing in the same direction, with the lock openings facing opposite directions. After securing, tighten them and test by hand to ensure they cannot open, then return the screw half a turn to avoid locking completely. Once hung, straighten and check if the webbing is correctly connected to both sides of the locks.
Pay attention to protect all equipment. Do not step on the harnesses or let them get muddy; do not let the carabiners and figure-eight rings collide or fall, and do not dismantle them without permission.
The team leader assigns a safety officer to help team members check if the harnesses and carabiners are properly worn and secured. The team leader arranges the order for the team members to complete the project within the time limit so everyone can finish.
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D. Process Explanation
Arrange two sets of protection, with two people serving as the main protectors. Each main protector must have at least one assistant protector.
The main protector wears a safety harness, and the rope is wrapped around the figure-eight ring according to regulations. The figure-eight ring is hung on the main protector's safety harness, and the main protector is fixed in place on the ground with a long rope or stands in a stable posture. Protectors should wear gloves during operation.
Using the right hand as the primary force hand in five steps, the left hand holds the rope coming down from above, while the right hand tightly grips the rope end exiting the figure-eight ring. At this point, pull back based on the rope end exiting the figure-eight ring, then switch the right hand to the rope end exiting the figure-eight ring. The rope should always remain taut, especially when participants begin climbing. Sometimes, the slackness or tightness of the rope needs to be adjusted appropriately based on the participant's movements in the air.
If a participant falls, stand firmly on both feet, shift your center of gravity backward, and quickly grab the rope tightly against your hip with your right hand using the friction of the figure-eight ring to stop the rope from slipping and secure the participant in mid-air for protection.
When lowering the participant, first tighten the rope. When the rope stops swinging, the main protector places their right hand near the hip close to the body with a slightly relaxed grip, slowly and evenly releasing the rope to allow the participant to descend gradually. Avoid rapid descent or sudden stops. The speed of descent mainly depends on the tightness of the right hand's grip on the rope. A loose grip releases the rope faster, increasing the descent speed, while gripping the rope tightly with the right hand will activate the brake.
For left-handed operators, the above protection techniques are reversed.
The task of the secondary protector is to assist the primary protector and ensure absolute safety. The secondary protector should stand 2 meters behind and to the right of the primary protector, holding onto the rope managed by the primary protector. In case the primary protector makes a mistake during the activity, the secondary protector must quickly tighten the rope towards the right rear. The secondary protector must also keep the rope organized at all times to prevent knots or twists and ensure no one steps on the rope.
Participants being lowered from the air should not panic. Keep the head and neck straight, occasionally looking downward and backward if necessary to observe the descent route. Lean the upper body backward, lightly gripping the chest protection rope with one hand, while keeping the other hand hanging down or spreading out to maintain balance and stability, avoiding body rotation. Sit back with the buttocks, shifting the body's center of gravity to the buttocks, slightly parting the legs, forming approximately a 100-degree angle between the trunk and lower limbs, bending the knees moderately, and supporting the rock wall or wooden column with the forefoot when necessary. As you descend, adjust your foot position downward, paying attention not to kick forcefully.
Before charging members go up, there is an encouraging gesture: all members place their hands on the shoulders or heads of the member going up, shouting the member's name and the team motto together. This ritual must take place before each member goes up, and all members must participate.
Team members with severe acrophobia, hypertension, heart disease, or who feel unwell today should inform the team leader of their condition and cooperate with the leader in arranging the order.
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