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We follow three levels of safety. First two are
preventive, third is reactive.
1. Participant Preparedness
2. Activity Design
3. Incident Protocol (reactive)
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Safety Equipment used is UIAA approved
and is tested for breaking strength.
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Safety systems are pre-checked and created for
activities where risk of fall exceeds the
minimum height standard.
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Flying Bananas classifies its corporate services
from high intensity to low intensity and we
follow internal grading system to design the
outdoor format. This is to ensure that we do not
offer one-size-fits-all strategy.
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Our technical team and field leaders are trained
to understand the group and make on-field
improvisations which are usually safety calls.
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Over the years, we have learnt that even a
slight communication gap between the sales team,
operation team and the client can result in poor
preparedness for an outdoor programme which can
result in safety hiccups. Flying Bananas
practices unilateral communication process and
improved methodology to strive at quality and
high safety standards.
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Our technical team consists of qualified
instructors. Our instructors need to undergo
mountaineering courses from premier institutions
like Western Himalayan Mountaineering
Institution or Nehru Institute of
Mountaineering. Also, we follow internal
protocol for leaving the least to chance.
Contraindications for Participation
Before an outdoor trip with Flying Bananas, each
participant will be required to fill up a safety
forms to mention their blood group and ailments, if
any. Physical approval is required for participation
for participants with any of these conditions from a
qualified physician or a doctor.
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High blood pressure (>145/90)
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Unstable cardiovascular or respiratory
conditions
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Active back or joint problems (recent or
recurring injuries)
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Post-partum (<6 weeks since giving birth)
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Uncontrolled diabetes, epilepsy, or seizures
Staff and participants should be aware that
preliminary research indicates that psychological
fear (i.e. fear of height) can accelerate an
individual’s heart rate as high as 180 per
minute. This could strain a weak heart. |