SECTION 748.4431. What are the requirements for an adventure/challenge program that requires spotting or belaying?

You must ensure that:

(1) An employee with at least six weeks experience in supervising a similar type of activity supervises an adventure/challenge program that requires spotting or belaying;

(2) Prior to assuming duty as a spotter and belayer, a person receives instruction in the proper procedures;

(3) A spotter or belayer is directly supervised until the person demonstrates competency;

(4) There is a method for controlling access to the equipment and the activity area in order to prevent unauthorized or unsupervised use by a child;

(5) Safety checks are performed on all equipment and ropes prior to each use;

(6) Each child has a safety orientation before engaging in the activity; and

(7) Each child wears appropriate personal protective equipment during an activity.

Source Note: The provisions of this §748.4431 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7377; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909