Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.11409 - Swimming area; lifesaving equipment
Rule 409.
(1) A
camp shall clearly delineate areas for advanced swimmers, intermediate
swimmers, and non-swimmers in any swimming area used by campers. A camp may
have less than 3 swimming areas.
(2)
A camp shall provide lifesaving equipment at each permanent swimming area and
shall place the equipment so that it is immediately available in case of an
emergency. At a minimum, the equipment shall include all of the following:
(a) A whistle or other audible signal device
for each staff person on duty.
(b)
An assist pole or other appropriate reaching assist device.
(c) A ring buoy or other appropriate throwing
assist device that has a rope attached that is of sufficient length for the
area.
(d) A backboard with a
minimum of 3 straps.
(e) A
first-aid kit.
(f) A rescue
tube.
(3) A camp shall
provide lifesaving equipment for non-swimming aquatic activities other than
swimming and at any temporary swimming site and shall place the equipment so
that it is immediately available in case of an emergency. At a minimum, the
equipment shall include all of the following:
(a) A whistle or other audible signal
device.
(b) A throwing assist
device.
(c) A first-aid
kit.
Notes
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