Correct Usage of Safety Ropes

Activities involving the use of safety ropes are inherently dangerous. You are responsible for your own actions and decisions. Before using this equipment, you must:

1. Read and understand all instructions for use.

2. Receive specific training in proper usage.

3. Be familiar with the capabilities and limitations of the safety rope.

4. Understand and accept the risks involved. Failure to heed any of these warnings may result in serious injury or death.

1. Inspect the rope before use
Safety ropes with cuts or kinks may break during use. Always inspect before use; if kinks are found, restore the rope to its original state.

2. Keep the rope clean
Dirt is a major cause of rope degradation and can reduce its strength. In the field, avoid placing the rope directly on the ground and prevent oil stains or other contaminants from adhering to it. After use, clean off any dirt on the rope.

3. Avoid stepping on the rope
Stepping on the rope can cause cuts or degradation. If small stones or debris enter the rope's interior, it may break under load. Especially in winter mountains, if crampons step on the rope, it must not be used. During climbing, be mindful of accidentally stepping on the safety rope.

4. Keep the rope dry
Even waterproof-treated ropes should avoid wet conditions. A wet rope becomes heavy, slippery, and difficult to use.

5. Understand the safe working load of the rope
The weight a rope can bear depends on its thickness, material, and usage conditions. When purchasing a rope, always choose one that can safely support the intended load.

6. Avoid contact with sharp objects
When the rope touches sharp objects like rock edges while under heavy load, the risk of breakage increases. Protect the rope from direct contact with sharp objects.

7. Avoid sudden loading
Sudden loads can cause internal or external damage to the rope, even if not visible. Minimize abrupt stress on the rope.

8. Do not use damaged ropes
Ropes are consumables. Using a damaged rope is extremely dangerous. Regularly inspect ropes and replace them immediately if damage is found. Ropes used excessively for over two years should also be replaced. Additionally, ropes that have sustained sudden loads, such as during a climbing fall, must not be reused.

9. Address kinks promptly
Kinks can weaken the rope and may cause breakage under impact. Before use, pull one end of the rope to restore any kinked sections.

10. Properly handle rope ends
When cutting a rope to length, treat the cut ends. For synthetic ropes like nylon, commonly used outdoors, melt the cut end with heat and press it firmly with your fingers. Applying epoxy resin adds extra security. For temporary end treatment, use adhesive tape. However, to prevent fraying, wrap tape around the intended cutting point before cutting.