13.3 The effective date of these rules is the
date approved by the General Assembly plus ten (10) days after filing with the
Secretary of State.
APPENDIX A RULES PERTAINING TO BUNGEE
OPERATIONS
A.1 Scope and
application
a. This subchapter applies to the
site, equipment, personnel, operating procedures and emergency provisions for
bungee jumping. This subchapter applies in addition to all other applicable
requirements in this chapter.
b.
Prohibited Jumping. The following bungee operations are prohibited:
1. A bungee operation conducted with
balloons, blimps, helicopters, or other aircraft;
2. Sand bagging, which is the practice of
holding onto any object, including another person, while bungee jumping, for
the purpose of exerting more force on the bungee cord to stretch it further,
and then releasing the object during the jump causing the jumper to rebound
with more force than could be created by the jumper's weight alone;
3. Tandem or multiple bungee jumping, except
for rides that the manufacturer has designed for multiple patrons;
and
4. Bungee jumping from any
bridge, overpass, or any other structure not specifically designed as an
amusement ride or attraction;
A.2 Definitions. For the purpose of this
appendix:
a. "Air bag" means a device which
cradles the body and which uses an air release breather system to dissipate the
energy due to a fall, thereby allowing the person to land without an abrupt
stop or bounce.
b. "Binding" means
the material used to hold the bungee cord threads in place.
c. "Bungee cord" means the elastic rope to
which the jumper is attached and which lengthens and shortens to produce the
bouncing action.
d. "Bungee jumping"
means:
1. a procedure in which a person free
falls from a height and the descent is limited by attachment to a bungee
cord;
2. "Bungee jumping" includes
catapulting, launching, and reverse jumping.
e. "Catapulting," "launching," or "reverse
jumping" means a procedure in which a person is held on the ground while the
bungee cord is stretched, and when the person is released, he or she is
propelled upwards.
Note: Catapulting is also referred to as launching
or reverse jumping.
f. "Dynamic load"
means the load placed on the rigging and attachments by the initial free fall
of the jumper and the bouncing movements of the jumper.
g. "Equipment" means power or manually
operated devices used to raise, lower and hold loads.
h. "Failure" means breakage, separation of
components, or the point where the ultimate strength is exceeded.
i. "Hoist" or "hoisting" means all functions
such as lowering, lifting, swinging or suspending a platform.
j. "Jump harness" means an assembly which is
worn by a jumper and attached to a bungee cord.
k. "Jump height" means the distance from the
jump platform to the bottom of the jump zone.
l. "Jump master" means a person who has
responsibility for the bungee jumping operation and who prepares the jumper for
the actual jump.
m. "Jump operator"
means a person who assists the jump master to prepare a jumper for jumping and
operates the lowering system.
n.
"Jump zone" means the space bounded by the maximum designed movements of the
jumper or any part of the jumper.
o.
"Jumper" means the person who falls or jumps from a height when attached to a
bungee cord.
p. "Landing area" means
the surface area of a net, air bag or water where the jumper lands.
q. "Lowering system" means any manual or
mechanical equipment capable of lowering a jumper to the designated landing
area.
r. "Maximum intended load"
means the total load of all persons, tools, materials and other loads
reasonably anticipated to be applied to a platform or platform component at any
one time.
s. "Platform" means the
area attached to a structure from which the jumper falls or jumps.
t. "Rigging system" means the bungee cord
plus any webbing or rope connected to the bungee cord.
u. "Recovery area" means an area next to the
landing area, where the jumper may recover from the jump before returning to
the public area.
v. "Safety harness"
means an approved assembly to be worn by an operator and which is designed to
be attached to a lanyard and prevent the jump site operator from
falling.
w. "Safety space" means a
space extending beyond the jump zone as a safety factor.
x. "Sandbagging" means the practice of a
jumper holding onto any object, including another person, during the initial
descent after jumping off of a platform, for the purpose of exerting more force
on the bungee cord in order to stretch it further, and then releasing the
object at the bottom of the jump causing the jumper to rebound with more force
than could be created by the jumper's weight alone.
y. "Site operating manual" means the document
containing the procedures and forms for the operation of all bungee jumping
activities and equipment.
z.
"Structure" means the apparatus supporting the platform.
aa. "Tandem jumping" means the practice of 2
people harnessed together while jumping simultaneously from the same jump
platform.
A.3 Site and
operating approval. Plans specifications and site operating manuals for all
bungee jumping operations shall be submitted to the department before
construction commences.
A.4 Safety
space. Each bungee jump site shall maintain a side safety space of 30 feet in
all directions.
a. Where jumps occur over
water, the water shall be at least 9 feet deep. The vertical safety space shall
be at least 60 inches above the water. However, if the depth of the water is
greater than 9 feet, no vertical safety space is needed.
b. Where jumps occur over land, an air bag or
net shall be used. The vertical safety space shall be at least 5 feet or 5
percent of the jump height above the air bag or net, whichever is
greater.
A.5 Platforms
a. The safe working load of the platform
shall be determined by the maximum weight on the platform at any one time, with
a safety factor of at least 5 times the rated load capacity of the
platform.
b. The platform shall not
be loaded in excess of its rated load capacity.
c. The number of persons occupying the
platform shall not exceed the number required for the jump, plus one
observer.
d. Materials and tools
shall be secured to prevent displacement, and they shall be evenly distributed
within the confines of the platform when the platform is suspended.
e. When the platform is not an integral part
of the structure, the attachment devices and the part of the structure to which
they are attached shall have a safety factor of at least 5 times the rated load
capacity of the platform.
f. The
platform shall have a non-slip surface.
g. The platform shall have anchor points for
safety harnesses, designed and placed to best suit the movements of anyone on
the platform.
h. The platform shall
be equipped with a permanent fence at least 42 inches high. The fence shall be
enclosed at least from the toeboard to mid-rail with either solid construction
or expanded metal having openings no greater than 1/2 inch.
i. There shall be a gate across the point at
which the jumper leaves the platform, and it shall remain closed when a jumper
is not present. The gate shall be equipped with a restraining device to prevent
accidental opening.
j. A grab rail
shall be installed inside the entire perimeter of the platform.
k. Headroom shall be provided to allow
persons to stand upright in the platform.
l. The platform shall be conspicuously posted
with a plate or other permanent marking to indicate the weight of the platform
and its rated load capacity.
A.6 Structures and towers
a. ROPE. In human-powered retrieval system or
in a friction lowering system an 11 mm or larger static or dynamic rock
climbing rope shall be used.
b.
LOCKING MECHANISM. In a human-powered retrieval system, an approved locking
mechanism, such as an ascender or jumar, shall be used to stop and hold the
jumper in one place once the applied force on the retrieval rope is
removed.
c. CONSTANT PRESSURE
SWITCH. In a friction lowering system, there shall be a constant pressure
switch or locking mechanism that will stop the lowering action of the system if
the person in charge of lowering the jumper becomes unable to perform the
lowering duties safely.
d. CORD
ATTACHMENT. Bungee cords shall be attached at all times to the structure when
the cords are in the connection area.
e. LOWERING SYSTEM. The system for lowering
the jumper to the landing pad shall be operated by either the jump operator or
jump master.
f. ALTERNATIVE LOWERING
SYSTEM. There shall be an alternative method of jumper recovery if the main
lowering system fails.
g. ANNUAL
INSPECTION. A thorough, annual inspection of the hoisting machinery and cables
shall be made by an independent third party. The operator shall provide a
record of the dates and results of inspections for each hoisting machine and
piece of equipment.
h. ENGINE
EXHAUST. Whenever internal combustion engine powered equipment exhausts in
enclosed spaces, tests shall be made and recorded to see that persons are not
exposed to unsafe concentrations of toxic gases or oxygen deficient
atmospheres.
i. WINDOWS. All windows
in cabs shall be of safety glass or its equivalent which introduces no visible
distortion that interferes with the safe operation of the hoisting
machine.
j. FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE.
The fuel tank filler pipe shall be located in such a position, or protected in
such manner, as to not allow spill or overflow to run onto the engine, exhaust
or electrical equipment of any machine being fueled.
k. MODIFICATIONS. No modifications or
additions which affect the capacity or safe operation of the equipment may be
made by the employer without the manufacturer's written approval. If such
modifications or changes are made, the capacity, operation and maintenance
instruction plates, tags or decals shall be changed accordingly. In no case
shall the original safety factor of the equipment be reduced.
l. JIB STOPS. All jibs shall have positive
stops to prevent their movement of more than 5 degrees above the straight line
of the jib and boom.
m. TOWER
OPERATORS. Portable tower operators shall have a minimum of 80 documented hours
operating the machine used for bungee jumping. Operators shall be familiar with
inspection criteria and nomenclature, including wire rope inspection
methods.
n.
Note:
Industry certification as an operating engineer is
recommended.
A.7 Hoisting
of Platforms
a. APPLICATION. This section
applies to movable platforms that are raised and lowered from the
structure.
b. Hoisting of the
platform shall be performed in a slow, controlled, cautious manner with no
sudden movements of the platform.
c.
Load and boom hoist drum brakes, swing brakes and locking devices such as pawls
or dogs shall be engaged when the occupied platform is in a stationary working
position.
d. Portable towers shall
be uniformly level within one percent of level grade and located on firm
footing. Portable towers shall be equipped with outriggers. The outriggers
shall be fully deployed following manufacturer's specifications when
hoisting.
e. The total weight of the
loaded platform and related rigging shall not exceed 50 percent of the rated
load capacity for the radius and configuration of the portable tower.
f. The use of a machine having a boom in
which lowering is controlled by a brake without aid from other devices which
slow the lowering speed is prohibited. Note: This type of
prohibited boom is commonly called a live boom.
g. Portable towers with variable angle booms
shall be equipped with a boom angle indicator, readily visible to the
operator.
h. A positive-acting
device, such as an anti-two-blocking device, shall be used to prevent contact
between the load block or overhaul ball and the boom tip, or a system shall be
used to deactivate the hoisting action before damage occurs in the event of a
two-blocking situation.
i. The
load-line hoist drum shall have a controlled-load lowering system or device on
the power train, other than the load hoist brake, which regulates the lowering
rate of speed of the hoist mechanism. Free fall is
prohibited.
A.8 Platform
Design Criteria
a. The hoisting mechanism
shall be equipped with a dual cable suspension system. The platform and dual
suspension system shall be designed by a qualified engineer or a qualified
person competent in structural design.
b. The dual cable suspension system shall be
designed to minimize tipping of the platform due to movement of persons
occupying the platform.
A.9 Platform Rigging
a. If a wire rope bridle is used to connect
the platform to the load line, each bridle leg shall be connected to a master
link or shackle to ensure that the load is evenly divided among the bridle
legs.
b. Hooks on overhaul ball
assemblies, lower load blocks or other attachment assemblies shall be of a type
that can be closed and locked, eliminating the hook throat opening, except that
an alloy anchor type shackle with a bolt, nut and retaining pin may be
used.
c. Wire rope, shackles, rings,
master links and other rigging hardware shall be capable of supporting at least
5 times the maximum intended load applied or transmitted to that component.
Where rotation resistant rope is used, the rope and hardware shall be capable
of supporting without failure at least 10 times the maximum intended
load.
d. All eyes in the wire rope
slings shall be fabricated with thimbles.
e. Bridles and associated rigging for
attaching the platform to the hoist line shall be used only for that
purpose.
A.10 Trial Lift,
Inspection, and Proof Testing
a. A trial lift
with the unoccupied platform loaded at least to the anticipated liftweight
shall be made from ground level, or any other location where persons will enter
the platform, to each location at which the platform is to be hoisted and
positioned. The trial lift shall be performed immediately prior to placing
personnel on the platform. The operator shall determine that all systems,
controls and safety devices are activated and functioning properly, that no
interferences exist, and that all configurations necessary to reach each
location will allow the operator to remain under the 50 percent limit of the
hoist's rated load capacity. A single trial lift may be performed at one time
for all locations that are to be reached from a single set up
position.
b. The trial lift shall be
repeated daily, or when the portable tower is moved and set up in a new
location or returned to a previously used location.
c. Persons shall not be hoisted unless:
1. Hoist ropes are free of kinks;
2. Multiple part lines are not twisted around
each other; and
3. The primary
attachment is centered over the platform.
d. The hoisting system shall be inspected if
the load rope is slack to ensure all ropes are properly seated on drums and in
sheaves.
e. A visual inspection of
the portable tower, rigging, platform and the tower base support or ground
shall be conducted by a person designated by the jump master immediately after
the trial lift to determine whether the testing has exposed any defect or
produced any adverse effect upon any component or structure.
f. Any defects found during inspections which
create a safety hazard shall be corrected before hoisting personnel.
g. Documentation of the trial lift and daily
pre-operational lift shall be made available to the
department.
A.11 Jump
Practices
a. Persons shall keep all parts of
the body inside the platform during raising, lowering and
positioning.
b. Tag lines shall be
used unless their use creates an unsafe condition.
c. The portable tower operator shall remain
at the controls at all times when the tower engine is running and the platform
is occupied.
A.12 Bungee
cord requirements
a. MAXIMUM G-FORCE. The
maximum G-force allowable on a jumper using waist and chest harness shall be
4.5 G's. The maximum G-force allowable on a jumper using an ankle harness shall
be 3.5 G's.
b. FACTOR OF SAFETY. The
minimum factor of safety for any bungee cord configuration attached to a jumper
shall be no less than 5. Note: A factor of safety of no less than
5 means that the maximum dynamic load possible for a jumper to exert on a
bungee cord configuration is no greater than 20 percent of that cord
configuration's minimum breaking strength.
c. BUNGEE CORD DESIGN. The owners of bungee
jumping facilities shall use bungee cords that meet the following
specifications:
1. In a single bungee cord
system, the binding shall hold the cord threads in the designed positions. The
binding shall have the same characteristics as the cord itself. In a multiple
bungee cord system, the cord shall be bound together to prevent potential
jumper entanglement. The bindings shall not damage or affect the performance of
the bungee cords.
2. All bungee
cords shall be designed and tested to perform within the prescribed limits of
the maximum G-force and factor of safety specified in A.12(a) and
A.12(b).
3. Conclusive ultimate
tensile strength testing shall beperformed on a representative amount of all
manufactured bungee cords. All tests shall be performed or supervised by an
independent certified testing authority or an independent certified engineer.
Test results shall be made available to purchasers of the bungee cords and the
department upon request. The testing authority shall determine the ultimate
tensile strength of each test specimen and use the lowest failure value
recorded as the ultimate tensile strength value for the corresponding lot of
bungee cords tested. The ultimate tensile strength is reached when the applied
load reaches a maximum before failure.
4. A load versus elongation curve resulting
from the test specified in A.12(c)(3) shall be used to calculate the maximum
G-force and factor of safety of the corresponding lot of bungee cords tested.
The test results shall be made available to purchasers or users of the bungee
cords and the department upon request.
5. Owners shall follow the inspection and
testing recommendations set forth by the bungee cord manufacturer or
distributor. These tests shall be completed utilizing the maximum load the
bungee cords are designated for.
6.
Owners shall obtain specifications on the maximum allowable usage of bungee
cords expressed in number of jumps.
d. CORD MATERIAL AND SHEATHING. The bungee
cord material and sheathing to be used shall be clearly specified in the site
operating manual.
e. WHEN TO DESTROY
CORD. The bungee cord owner shall destroy the bungee cord and its non-metallic
connectors when one of the following conditions occur:
1. Exposure to daylight exceeds 250 hours,
unless the bungee cord cover of the sleeve fully protects all of the cord from
visible and ultra-violet exposure;
2. Six months has elapsed from the date of
manufacture;
3. Bungee cord threads
exhibit wear, such as bunched threads or uneven tension between threads or
thread bands;
4. The number of
broken threads exceeds 5%;
5. A
bungee cord has had contact with solvents, corrosives or abrasives;
6. Other flaws in a bungee cord are
found;
7. When the dynamic load
capacity becomes less than the maximum designed dynamic load;
(Note: As the bungee cord stretches over the course of its jump
life, the dynamic load required to extend the bungee to 4 times its unloaded
length will reduce.)
8. After a
bungee cord has been used a maximum of 500 jumps; or
9. When the bungee cord or its connectors do
not comply with the manufacturer's specifications.
f. CORD RECORDS. Owners of bungee jumping
facilities shall have a system for recording the number of jumps on each
individual bungee cord in use.
g.
BUNGEE CORD DESTRUCTION. Bungee cords retired from use shall be destroyed by
cutting the cord into 5-foot lengths.
h. BUNGEE CORD END CONNECTIONS. Bungee cord
end connections shall have a minimum safety factor of 5 times the maximum
dynamic load for that cord configuration. All end connections shall be of a
size and shape to allow easy attachment to the jump harness and to the rigging.
On multiple bungee cord systems, each cord shall have its own independent end
connection.
i. CORD INSPECTION.
Bungee cords shall be examined daily. Before starting the day's operations, the
jump master shall visually inspect the entire length and circumference of the
bungee cord for signs of wear. The inspection shall be repeated at least 4
times during daily operation and recorded in the site log.
Note: The performance criteria and system
requirements contained in this section are for 2 types of bungee cords: Cotton
or nylon sheathed cords and synthetic or natural rubber cords. Cotton or nylon
sheathed bungee cords, called "preloaded" style cords, are rubber cords
originally developed for military use. These cords are made in conformance with
military specifications and are often referred to as "Mil. Spec." However, some
non-military specification cords currently in use meet the specifications
contained in this section and are considered an approved variation. Synthetic
or natural rubber bungee cords, called "New Zealand" style cords, are made with
continuous loops of strands of natural or synthetic
rubber.
A.13 Jump
harness
a. GENERAL. A jump harness shall be
either a full body harness, a sit harness with shoulder straps, or an ankle
harness.
b. JUMP HARNESSES. All
harnesses used in bungee jumping shall be:
1.
Full-body designed either as a full body harness or a waist harness worn in
conjunction with a chest harness; or
2. Ankle-designed either as an ankle harness
or an ankle strapping that is tied off to secure the jumper to the bungee cord
end connection. The ankle harness or strapping shall provide evidence of
redundancy. A link to a waist harness or "swami belt" shall be required. A
harness shall not cause bruising.
c. Harnesses shall be available to fit the
range of jumper sizes accepted for jumping.
d. The harness shall have a minimum breaking
strength of 4000 pounds, be suitable for the type of jumping conducted and be
manufactured by an organization approved to manufacture similar
harnesses.
e. HARNESS INSPECTION.
All harnesses shall be inspected by the jump master prior to harnessing a
jumper. Harnesses shall be removed from service when they exhibit signs of
excessive wear, have been damaged, or when they have met the manufacturer's
maximum usage allowance expressed in number of days or in number of jumps. A
system shall be developed for recording the number of days or
jumps.
A.14 Ropes. All
ropes for holding or lowering the jumper shall have a minimum breaking strength
of at least 6,000 pounds.
A.15
Hardware and equipment
a. GENERAL. All
hardware and equipment used for the purpose of bungee jumping shall be approved
for that purpose by the original manufacturer.
b. CARABINERS. Carabiners shall be the screw
gate type, manufactured of hardened steel, with a minimum breaking strength of
at least 6,000 pounds.
c. PULLEYS
AND SHACKLES. Pulleys and shackles shall be manufactured of hardened steel and
shall have a minimum breaking strength of at least 6,000 pounds. All pulleys
shall be compatible with the rope size.
d. WEBBING. Webbing shall be flat or tubular
mountaineering webbing or equivalent with a minimum breaking strength of at
least 6,000 pounds. If military specification bungee cords are used, all
webbing shall have redundant connections.
e. ANCHORS
1. There shall be 2 anchors that attach the
bungee cord to the structure. Each shall have a minimum breaking strength of at
least 8,000 pounds or shall be designed with a factor of safety of 5, whichever
is greater. There shall be a carabiner that attaches each anchor to the bungee
cord end. The 2 carabiners shall not be connected to each other.
2. Where wire rope is used, it shall have
swaged ends with a thimble eye or be continuous. Other connection systems are
acceptable if they meet the strength specifications in A.15(e)(1). Wire clips
are not acceptable.
3. All materials
used for anchoring systems shall be manufactured by an organization approved to
manufacture similar devices.
4.
Daily inspections of the anchors shall be conducted by the jump master, and any
equipment showing signs of excessive wear shall be removed from service
immediately.
A.16 Testing and inspection
a. GENERAL. All jump rigging, harnesses,
lowering system and safety gear shall be regularly inspected and tested as set
forth in the operating manual. Inspections, findings and corrective action
shall be recorded in the site log.
b. HARDWARE. Hardware subject to abnormal
loadings, impacts against hard surfaces or having surface damage shall be
replaced immediately.
c. ROPES AND
WEBBING. All ropes, webbing and bindings shall be inspected visually and by
feel for signs of wear, fraying, or damage by corrosive substances in
accordance with the site operating manual.
A.17 Replacement equipment
a. AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT. Replacement equipment
available at the site shall include bungee cords and binding, all ropes,
rigging hardware, ankle strapping for jumpers, jump harnesses, safety
harnesses, and life lines and clips.
b. WHEN TO REPLACE. Items of equipment,
rigging or personal protective equipment found to be defective shall be
replaced immediately.
c. CEASE
JUMPING. Jumping shall cease immediately when a defective item cannot be
replaced.
A.18
Identification of rigging, bungee cords and safety equipment
a. All rigging, bungee cords and safety
equipment shall have a permanent identification number.
b. The form of identification shall not
affect the performance of the material.
c. The identification shall be clearly
visible to the operators during daily operations.
d. The identification shall be recorded in
the site operating manual.
A.19 Landing and recovery areas
a. JUMPS OVER LAND. The following
requirements apply where the landing area is over land:
1. A net or air bag shall be used. The net or
air bag shall be designed to provide adequate coverage of the jump zone, and
its specifications shall be included in the site operating manual. The net or
air bag shall be rated for the maximum free fall height possible from the
platform during operation.
2. The
net or air bag shall be in position before jumper preparation commences on the
platform.
3. Air bags shall be
equipped with an audible alarm in case of loss of air bag pressure.
4. Upon completion of a jump, the jumper
shall be lowered onto the net, air bag or landing pad.
5. The landing area shall be free of
spectators at all times.
6. The
landing area shall be free of any equipment or staff when a jumper is being
prepared on the jump platform and until the bungee cord is at its static
extended state.
7. A place for the
jumper to sit and recover shall be provided close to, but outside, the landing
area.
b. JUMPS OVER WATER.
The following requirements apply where the landing area is over a body of
water:
1. A landing and recovery vessel shall
be positioned to recover jumpers.
2.
The landing vessel shall have a landing pad which is at least 5 feet by 5 feet.
The landing pad shall be placed within the vessel.
3. One person may operate the landing vessel
and assist the jumper to land if the vessel is docked or moored. If the vessel
is not docked or moored, one person shall pilot the vessel while another person
assists the jumper to land.
4. The
vessel shall be equipped with Coast Guard approved life jackets and rescue
equipment.
5. The landing area shall
be free of other vessels, floating or submerged objects, the public, and any
spectators. When the landing area is in open waters, it shall be marked by the
deployment of buoys. A sign of appropriate size which reads "BUNGEE JUMPING -
KEEP CLEAR" shall be attached to the 4 sides of the landing
vessel.
c. JUMPS OVER A
POOL. The following requirements apply where the landing area is a pool
specifically constructed for bungee jumping:
1. The pool size shall be at least equal to
the size of the safety space.
2.
Rescue equipment shall be available and the landing area shall be
secured.
3. Only the operators of
the bungee jump shall be within the landing area.
A.20 Site requirements
a. STORAGE. Adequate storage shall be
provided to protect equipment from physical, chemical and ultra-violet ray
damage. The storage area shall be secured against unauthorized entry.
b. COMMUNICATIONS. There shall be a public
address system in operation during all hours of business. Voice, telephone,
radio or other communications shall be maintained between all operations
personnel involved with the actual jump.
c. FENCE. The site shall be enclosed by a
fence at least 42 inches in height. The fence shall be designed and constructed
to prevent people, animals and objects from entering the site.
d. STAFF IDENTIFICATION. All staff shall be
identified so that they can be readily recognized by the public.
e. STAFF BRIEFING. Staff shall be briefed for
each day's operation, including the assignment of the designated jump master
where more than one jump master is on site.
f. EMERGENCY SERVICES. There shall be a means
of communication to local emergency services within 200 feet of the
operation.
g. JUMP CONTROL. Owners
of bungee jumping facilities shall allow jumps only under the direct control of
a jump master.
h. JUMPER WEIGHT. The
weight of the jumper shall be checked by 2 independent scales at the jump site.
Scales shall be calibrated at least 3 times each year, or when in doubt as to
accuracy. Adjustments for the weight of each jumper shall be made by the jump
master's selection of bungee cord and the length of webbing or rope attached to
the bungee cord.
i. JUMPER
INSTRUCTIONS AND RESTRICTIONS. A clearly visible sign shall be posted at the
site that lists instructions to jumpers and all medical, age and weight
restrictions for jumpers.
j. JUMPER
REGISTRATION. Jumpers shall register with the registration clerk before
jumping. Registration information shall include the jumper's name, address,
city, county, state, zip code, telephone number, medical factors, age and
weight.
k. JUMPER PREPARATION. The
area where the jumper is prepared for jumping shall be separate from the jump
zone. Jumper preparation shall include information to the jumper on jumping,
landing, lowering, and recovery procedures; completing harness or binding
activities; final inspection by jump master; return of the jumper to the public
area; and retrieval of the bungee cord to the platform or storage
location.
l. SAFE OPERATION. The
jump master shall stop the jumping operation when the wind speed or other
conditions affect safe operation of the jump platform or the recovery
area.
A.21 Safety and loss
control management
a. COORDINATOR. A jump
master shall be designated safety, health and loss control
coordinator.
b. KNOWLEDGE OF RULES.
The jump master shall be thoroughly familiar with the bungee jumping rules in
this subchapter.
c. EMERGENCY PLAN.
A comprehensive written emergency plan shall be developed, practiced,
maintained and posted at the site entrance.
A.22 Staff and duties
a. MINIMUM AGE. The minimum age for employment at a bungee jumping
site shall be 18 years.
b. JUMP
MASTER QUALIFICATIONS.
1. To qualify as a jump
master for a bungee jumping site, a person shall have completed a minimum of 25
jumps and 30 hours of training, including 10 hours of site operating manual
training, 10 hours of on-the-job experience and 4 hours of procedural review
and additional education.
2. A jump
master shall have a knowledge of rescue procedures and ground operator
procedures, as well as emergency procedures for an accident or illness, for
unruly or hysterical jumpers, and for any failure before or after the bungee
jump.
c. STAFF ROLES. The
staff of a bungee jumping operation shall include at least 4 persons, with the
following roles:
1. Jump master. The
designated jump master shall have control over the operation and is responsible
and accountable for the operation of the site. This person shall be in complete
control when jumping occurs. A jump master shall be the only person who takes
the jumper through the final stages of preparation to the jump takeoff. The
jump master shall have a thorough knowledge of the site, equipment, procedures
and staff. The jump master shall be responsible for checking selection of the
bungee cord and adjusting the rigging at each jump platform. A jump master
shall be located at each jump platform.
2. Jump operator. The jump operator shall
assist the jump master to prepare the jumper, assist the jumper into the jump
harness, attach the jumper to the rigging, and operate the lowering system. The
jump operator may carry out landing and recovery duties and assist in
controlling the public.
3. Landing
and recovery operator. The landing and recovery operator shall assist the
jumper to land on the landing pad or air bag, assist the jumper to the recovery
area, and assist in controlling the public.
4. Registration clerk. The registration clerk
shall register the jumper, weigh the jumper, control the movement of the jumper
to the jump platform, and assist in controlling the public.
5. Vessel operator. The landing vessel
operator shall operate the landing or emergency vessel.
d. STAFF TRAINING. Staff training shall be
conducted by, or under the direct supervision of, a jump master.
e. STAFF SUPERVISION. Staff who are in
training shall be directly supervised at all times.
A.23 Site operating manual
a. CONTENTS OF MANUAL. The site operating
manual shall describe the system of operation to be used and shall include, but
not be limited to, a complete description of the following:
1. A site plan containing a plan view of the
site with all components in place, with fencing and the jump zone
defined.
2. A site plan containing a
profile of the jump zone.
3. All
components in the rigging system which shall include a manufacturer's
specification or laboratory test certificate of each component.
4. All operator, jumper and passenger safety
equipment.
5. All rescue
equipment.
6. Jobs of all personnel
employed on the site with the minimum qualifications of each person and
complete detail of work periods required.
7. Personnel selection criteria and the
process for verifying the qualifications of job applicants.
8. Rules concerning the health and safety of
staff, patrons and the public.
9.
The owner's requirements regarding personnel use of drugs or alcohol and
testing procedures which may be required.
10. The training program of
personnel.
11. Standard operating
procedures.
12. Emergency procedures
to be taken in all possible scenarios which may occur.
13. The rescue training and qualifications
required for all staff where the site includes moving water or swift
water.
14. The reporting to
authorities of incidents resulting in injury.
15. The reporting procedures for any
incidents which do not result in injury but which were not in accord with
normal operating procedures.
16.
Equipment inspection procedures and the logging of those inspections.
17. Maintenance procedures.
18. Redundancy criteria and procedures for
all equipment.
19. Purchasing
procedures.
20. The method of
identifying or labeling all equipment.
b. FOLLOWING MANUAL. The site shall follow
the procedures described in the manual at all times.
c. CHANGES IN PROCEDURES. Any requested
change in procedures from the site operating manual shall be submitted in
writing to the department. Approval shall be obtained from the department prior
to implementation.
A.24
Emergency provisions and procedures
a.
EMERGENCY PLAN. Each site shall have an emergency plan.
b. FIRST AID KIT. A first aid kit and
blankets shall be maintained on site.
c. FIRST AID CERTIFICATION. All jump masters
shall have current first aid and CPR certification and complete an annual
refresher course.
d. LIFE SAVING
CERTIFICATION. At sites where the jump or recovery is over water, the jump
master and all landing and recovery staff shall be holders of a current life
saving certificate and shall have passed the equivalent for in-water rescue of
injured persons.
e. EMERGENCY
LIGHTING. Emergency lighting shall be provided at all jump sites that operate
one-half hour prior to sunset until one-half hour after sunrise. The emergency
lighting system shall illuminate the jump platform, the jump zone and the
landing area. The emergency lighting system shall have its own power
source.
APPENDIX B OBTAINING ADOPTED CODES AND
STANDARDS
1. ASTM Volume 15.07
Standards for Amusement Rides and Devices. A copy of the adopted ASTM standards
can be obtained by writing the American Society for Testing and Materials at
100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken Pennsylvania, 19428; Phone (610)
832-9500.
2. ASTM Standards E 543,
Standard Practice for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing, 1996 Edition.
A copy of the adopted ASTM standards can be obtained by writing the American
Society for Testing and Materials at 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken
Pennsylvania, 19428; Phone (610) 832-9500.
3. American Society for Nondestructive
Testing (ASNT) Document SNT-TC-1A, Personnel Qualification and Certification in
Nondestructive Testing, 1996 Edition. A copy of the adopted ASNT standard can
be obtained by writing the American Society For Nondestructive Testing, 1711
Arlingate Lane, Post Office Box 28518, Columbus, Ohio 43228-0518; Phone 1(800)
222-2768.
4. United States Consumer
Products Safety Commission Safety Bulletins and alerts which reference
Amusement rides and attractions. Washington, D.C.
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