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Can I Use My Own Personal Equipment?
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Phil discusses whether staff should be allowed to use their own personal equipment while facilitating on a challenge course. The main points covered include the comfort factor, the availability of gear loops, and instilling confidence in participants. Phil argues against the policy of using personal equipment and provides reasons such as the limited time spent hanging in the harness, the availability of rescue equipment, and the potential liability issues. The importance of uniformity, understanding manufacturer's recommendations, and the psychological benefits to participants are also highlighted. Takeaways
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- Consider the reasons for allowing staff to use personal equipment on a challenge course
- The comfort factor may not be significant as challenge course facilitators do not spend much time hanging in the harness
- The availability of gear loops may not be essential and can add unnecessary weight to the harness
- Instilling confidence in participants can be achieved by wearing the same harness as them
- Liability issues arise when personal equipment is not included in the inspection report
- Uniformity and understanding manufacturer's recommendations are important for safety and ease of use
Connect with Phil;
Email - podcast@high5adventure.org
Instagram - @verticalplaypen
Music and sound effects - epidemicsound.com
246 episodes
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Manage episode 426767298 series 2490742
Content provided by High 5 Adventure Learning Center. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by High 5 Adventure Learning Center or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
Phil discusses whether staff should be allowed to use their own personal equipment while facilitating on a challenge course. The main points covered include the comfort factor, the availability of gear loops, and instilling confidence in participants. Phil argues against the policy of using personal equipment and provides reasons such as the limited time spent hanging in the harness, the availability of rescue equipment, and the potential liability issues. The importance of uniformity, understanding manufacturer's recommendations, and the psychological benefits to participants are also highlighted. Takeaways
…
continue reading
- Consider the reasons for allowing staff to use personal equipment on a challenge course
- The comfort factor may not be significant as challenge course facilitators do not spend much time hanging in the harness
- The availability of gear loops may not be essential and can add unnecessary weight to the harness
- Instilling confidence in participants can be achieved by wearing the same harness as them
- Liability issues arise when personal equipment is not included in the inspection report
- Uniformity and understanding manufacturer's recommendations are important for safety and ease of use
Connect with Phil;
Email - podcast@high5adventure.org
Instagram - @verticalplaypen
Music and sound effects - epidemicsound.com
246 episodes
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