The BMC Incident and Near Miss reporting system has now been up and running for three months, so we thought we’d take a look at the response so far and encourage anyone involved in an incident or near miss to share their experience. Read more »
After the unfortunate recent rope shear incident involving Michele Caminati, the BMC would like to highlight the dangers of rope failure and how everyone should be wary of it. Read more »
Individual BMC members all benefit from Personal Accident cover - and you never know when it might come in handy. Read more »
It isn’t just winter that brings threatening weather to the British hills. Summer storms can be fatal – so what should you do to stay safe? Read more »
The tragic death of 12-year-old Italian prodigy Tito Traversa made headlines around the world. The cause of the accident was the failure of incorrectly assembled quickdraws during a climbing trip to Orpierre in France, prompting the Italian prosecutor to begin investigating five different suspects. As Tito’s family mourn their loss, the circumstances of his death have prompted a wider debate about where responsibility for risk lies, as Ed Douglas reports. Read more »
The death of a climber at the Warehouse in Gloucester is a tragic reminder of the importance of checking your harness knot. Read more »
When the worst happens in the mountains it is important to have a plan. This article gives you some of the tools required to extract yourself and your party as safely as possible. Read more »
The Accident Reporting Database has been taken over by the Association of British Climbing Walls and incorporated into their brand new website. Read more »
Blizzard Survival has been presented with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation 2009, for its range of ultra lightweight thermal products, made from the company’s groundbreaking Reflexcell™ material. Read more »
The Health and Safety Executive have released a report on recent research into suspension trauma. Read more »
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