Lihou Island
49°27'75N 2°40'0W
Lihou - Bouldering
Reference
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Created By
Date Last Reviewed
Last Reviewed By
Next Review Date
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23/06/2008
Richard Curtis
15/04/2024
Steve Sarre
14/04/2025
Reference
062
Created
23/06/2008
Created By
Richard Curtis
Date Last Reviewed
15/04/2024
Last Reviewed By
Steve Sarre
Next Review Date
14/04/2025
IMPORTANT: Any rock based activity on Lihou Island or Guernsey is to be supervised directly by a qualified and experienced British Mountaineering Council (BMC) Single Pitch Award (SPA) holder or higher (MIA & MIC) due to the remote nature of the venue on Lihou.
- ‘Spotters’ used at all times and where appropriate two spotters per climber
- Inspection of ‘landing zone’ for obvious sharp or protruding rocks
- Padding applied over protruding rocks where appropriate
- Helmets worn by all participants and ‘spotters’
- No jumping down from boulder - only supervised down climbing permitted
- Climbing out of the top to be supervised and safe decent route established where possible
- Bouldering on the inter-tidal is to be avoided when the area is still wet
- Bouldering in heavy rain is to be avoided
- Lichen covered rocks to be avoided after rain
- Helmets worn during any climbing session
- Safe waiting area clear of any danger from falling rocks
- Activity area inspected regularly for loose rock
- All participants to be inspected for the correct fitting of helmets and activity and periodically during the activity
- Careful placement/ monitoring of protective padding/mats
- First aider present during activity and in known location/RV point
- First aid kit situated in the house
- Eye wash in the house
- Defibrillator situated in the house
- Emergency services trained and familiar with the house and island and familiar with both high and low water evacuation should it be required
- ‘Spotters’ used at all times and where appropriate two spotters per climber
- Inspection of ‘landing zone’ for obvious sharp or protruding rocks
- Padding applied over protruding rocks where appropriate
- Helmets worn by all participants and ‘spotters’
- No jumping down from boulder - only supervised down climbing permitted
- Climbing out of the top to be supervised and safe decent route established where possible
- Bouldering on the inter-tidal is to be avoided when the area is still wet
- Bouldering in heavy rain is to be avoided
- Lichen covered rocks to be avoided after rain
- Helmets worn during any climbing session
- Safe waiting area clear of any danger from falling rocks
- Activity area inspected regularly for loose rock
- All participants to be inspected for the correct fitting of helmets and activity and periodically during the activity
- Careful placement/ monitoring of protective padding/mats
- First aider present during activity and in known location/RV point
- First aid kit situated in the house
- Eye wash in the house
- Defibrillator situated in the house
- Emergency services trained and familiar with the house and island and familiar with both high and low water evacuation should it be required
The risk assessment is a general risk assessment for Lihou Island. It is not exhaustive and should be used in conjunction with a risk assessment written by the user group, making note of any special needs or issues that are specific to that group.
For further information or to comment, please contact the warden on: email – lct@cwgsy.net or call Mobile – 07781 120421 or Answer phone 266294