The ABC publishes and maintains a collection of guideline documents with the intention of ensuring an excellent and consistent level of operational safety across the climbing industry. The ABC guidelines outline a series of industry standards and make recommendations based on the experience of ABC members, BS EN Standards and relevant legislation and publications.

 

The guidelines are laid out in five easy to navigate sections. Parts 1-3 have recently been reissued and parts 4-5 will be rolled out in the coming months.

Part 1: Design, Construction & Maintenance of Artificial Climbing Structures 

Part 2: Policies & Procedures 

Part 3: Safeguarding 

Part 4: Access & Entry Procedures (coming soon)

Part 5: Additional Facilities (coming soon)

Members can find the latest editions of the guidelines in the Member Downloads section of their account.