Proper Equipment Storage and Challenge Course Managers
Vertical Playpen
English - July 16, 2024 10:00 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsEducation Sports Wilderness education experiential adventure challengecourse socialemotionallearning team teambuilding teamdevelopment training Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
In this episode, Phil discusses the importance of proper equipment storage at challenge courses. He highlights common issues such as equipment being stored in damp areas, lack of organization, and staff using equipment for personal use. Phil provides steps to improve equipment storage, including organizing gear for easy inspection, discarding and replacing faulty equipment, establishing local operating procedures, securing equipment in a locked area, and implementing a no personal use policy. He also emphasizes the need for a designated challenge course manager and the importance of program accountability and participant experience. Takeaways Proper equipment storage is crucial for the safety and effectiveness of challenge courses. Organize gear to facilitate inspections and ensure all equipment is accounted for. Discard and replace any equipment that does not meet safety standards. Establish local operating procedures for storage, use, and inspection of equipment. Secure equipment in a locked area to prevent unauthorized access and protect it from moisture and vermin. Implement a no personal use policy to avoid liability and maintain equipment integrity. Designate a challenge course manager to oversee program accountability and ensure a positive participant experience.
Roam Storage Cases - https://store.high5adventure.org/collections/equipment-storage/products/roam-adventure-co-rugged-casses
Contact Phil;
Email - [email protected]
Instagram - @verticalplaypen
Music and sound effects - epidemicsound.com
In this episode, Phil discusses the importance of proper equipment storage at challenge courses. He highlights common issues such as equipment being stored in damp areas, lack of organization, and staff using equipment for personal use. Phil provides steps to improve equipment storage, including organizing gear for easy inspection, discarding and replacing faulty equipment, establishing local operating procedures, securing equipment in a locked area, and implementing a no personal use policy. He also emphasizes the need for a designated challenge course manager and the importance of program accountability and participant experience. Takeaways Proper equipment storage is crucial for the safety and effectiveness of challenge courses. Organize gear to facilitate inspections and ensure all equipment is accounted for. Discard and replace any equipment that does not meet safety standards. Establish local operating procedures for storage, use, and inspection of equipment. Secure equipment in a locked area to prevent unauthorized access and protect it from moisture and vermin. Implement a no personal use policy to avoid liability and maintain equipment integrity. Designate a challenge course manager to oversee program accountability and ensure a positive participant experience.
Roam Storage Cases - https://store.high5adventure.org/collections/equipment-storage/products/roam-adventure-co-rugged-casses
Contact Phil;
Email - [email protected]
Instagram - @verticalplaypen
Music and sound effects - epidemicsound.com