1.6.Establish a suitable communication system to use while abseiling and belaying. 2.Select, fit and Personal equipment may 2.1.Select and fit use abseiling include: personal equipment. helmets equipment protective clothing according to karabiners organisational maillons policies and harnesses procedures and gloves manufacturer's footwear recommendations. caving lights descending devices. Device may include: 2.2.Select and attach auto locking devices descending device circular devices to the rope plate devices according to the tubular devices situation. improvised devices in line devices Knots may include: 2.3.Tie knots suitable end-of-rope knots to the belay midline knots system that is stopper knots being used. friction hitches. Belay system may include: top belay bottom belay self belay. 2.4.Perform safety Safety checks may include: checks
1.6.Establish a suitable communication system to use while abseiling and belaying. 2.Select, fit and use abseiling equipment. 2.1.Select and fit personal equipment according to organisational policies and procedures and manufacturer's recommendations. Personal equipment may include: helmets protective clothing karabiners maillons harnesses gloves footwear caving lights descending devices. 2.2.Select and attach descending device to the rope according to the situation. Device may include: auto locking devices circular devices plate devices tubular devices improvised devices in line devices 2.3.Tie knots suitable to the belay system that is being used. Knots may include: end-of-rope knots midline knots stopper knots friction hitches. Belay system may include: top belay bottom belay self belay. 2.4.Perform safety checks Safety checks may include: