ABOUT THE EVENT Not-for-profit organizations coast to coast partner with Over the Edge to produce this exciting rappelling fundraiser. This event is for people who are adventurous enough to rappel 20+ stories and generous enough to donate at least $1,000 to make a difference in people’s lives through a good cause.

THE COMPANY Over the Edge is a special events company that provides signature events for non-profit organizations anywhere in North America. Participants are invited to raise pledges in exchange for the once- in-a-lifetime experience of going over the edge of a local building. We provide all of the equipment, the technical expertise, and the insurance for the event. We have conducted over 65 events in since we began in

CERTIFICATION  Professional staff are certified by the International Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA) and/or the Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT).  We use IRATA and SPRAT staff because their safety standards create a model working environment.  The trade is referred to as rope access.

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SAFETY  We work in compliance with OSHA standards for ‘Working at height and fall protection.’  Equipment will be certified to by ANSI Z359…. There are a bunch of sub categories for different pieces of gear.  Part of regulations is that a job hazard analysis is completed; we hold safety meetings, and have written rescue plans.  It is not necessary to operate under these standards but they provide a sound level of safety.

SAFETY (cont’d)  We do not follow all OSHA work standards. We do not make participants (or staff) wear safety glasses, or steel toed boots, or things like that.  Safety is the most important aspect of the event. Any staff has the authority to stop the event if they feel something is unsafe.

EVENT LOGISTICS  Participants register 1 hour before their rappel  They sign-in, get assigned equipment, and check droppable items  Proceed to training area where they get instruction and practice; as long as they want, until they feel comfortable  Go back to roof (or waiting area) where they wait their turn  Rappel (10 to 20 mins)  Return their gear

STAGING AREA  Putting on harnesses (Rappelling and fall arrest)  Tracking equipment  Removing droppable objects  First safety check

TRAINING AREA  Explain the concepts of rappelling  Demonstrate rappel and good positioning  Have the participants practice rappelling and stopping

RAPPEL STAFF  Put people on ropes  Do final safety check  Communicate with ground staff (we all have radios)  Identify when and assist in a rescue  Efficient turnover

GROUND STAFF  Most important person for safety  Monitors rappellers’ speed / condition  Control descent into ground, last 20 ft using a firefighters belay  Communicate with top  Identify and participate in rescue

TECHNICAL LOGISTICS  Releasable mainline and safety back-up with firefighters belay  Petzl STOP descender and ASAP mobile fall arrester  Back-up device on a separate rope  Industrial full-body harnesses  High pick point for ease of getting on the rope  Posted safety check systems for training and main descent  Rescue plan in place and practiced

STAFF NEEDS  Closed shoes  Long pants  Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen  OTE provides harnesses, helmets, gloves, ropes, carabiners, descenders, everything  Pocket-sized snacks (lunch is provided)