Routesetter Safety
Working as a routesetter requires knowledge of working at height methods
Petzl Standard
Goal(s) of the training
The training aims to cover the specifics of routesetting safety work and to provide a better understanding of Petzl rope access equipment. Taking this training enables identification of the risks associated with route setting, and provides the opportunity to practice setting routes, stripping routes, carrying out rescues as well at hauling equipment ergonomically and safely. At the end of the training, the student will be able to:
• Know the rules applicable to routesetting for indoor climbing gyms
• Carry out a risk assessment
• Install the ropes, strip/set routes, haul equipment
• Provide rescue
Targeted skills
When this training is over the student will be able to:
• Know the legislation related to rope work applicable in climbing gyms
• Use Petzl PPE in equipment situations
• Know how to recommend Petzl solutions
Target group
– climbing and mountaineering clubs
– routesetters
– climbing gym managers
– dealers
– Petzl technical sales reps
– Petzl Technical Institutes
– Petzl Technical Partners
