Ziplining is considered a safe activity, although minor injuries do happen from time to time. There are about 3,700 injuries reported per year, yet only 12% of them require hospital visits.
Accidents do unfortunately happen in the zipline industry, ranging from minor injuries like cuts and scrapes to serious injuries that can sometimes be fatal. It is because of the risk involved that outfitters must meet or exceed industry standards.
You should also consult with a doctor if you suffer from high blood pressure, dizziness, seizures, are afraid of heights, have heart problems or weigh over 260 pounds.
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Supervisors must discuss the requirement for personnel who plan on engaging in high- risk activities such as flying civil aircraft, hang gliding, sky diving, parasailing, white-water rafting, motorcycle and auto-racing, scuba diving, bungee jumping, ATV's, helicopter flying, dirt biking, hot air ballooning, hunting, ...
A: There is essentially no chance that a commercial-grade zipline would break. Galvanized steel cables between 3/8″ and 1″ are used for large ziplines, and there would be many warning signs before a cable can break.
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Rock Climbing, 2 and 4-wheel on and off-road driving, scuba diving, extreme skiing/snow boarding, bungee jumping, bull riding, and others are now part of many ACC members' off-duty recreation and all have significant inherent risks.
Hazards associated with outdoor activities can include, but are not limited to: traffic and pedestrian movements. ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure. adverse weather conditions (for example, lightning, rain, strong winds, ice, temperature extremes) falling from height.
High risk activities are activities that have higher stakes or consequences for an individual or group. Whatever happens during the activity may affect the group's dynamic and development after the activity is over.