On the news alert this morning, an article piqued my interest: “Special Report: Sharp edges and rope cuts.” Every day is safety day, so why not check out an article that provides insight?
Although somewhat brief, the UIAA report is a fine summary of situations and case studies to make us more aware of the potential for rope cutting. According to the report, between 1969 and 2018 there were 128 “rope breaks.” Considering the use of ropes in high-friction situations and how often we use ropes for protection/safety on lead and rappelling, incidents of rope cuts are very low.
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