W. Va. Code R. § 42-23-15

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 45, November 8, 2024

Section 42-23-15 - Site operating Manual

15.1. The operator shall maintain a site operating manual, approved by the Division, at each bungee jumping site. The site operating manual shall describe the system of operation to be used and shall include, but not be limited to, the following elements:

a. A site plan showing a plan view of the site with all components in place and with fencing and the jump zone defined;

b. A site plan showing a profile of the jump zone;

c. A complete description of all components in the rigging system including a manufacturer's specification or laboratory test certificate of each component;

d. A complete description of all operator, jumper and passenger safety equipment;

e. A complete description of all rescue equipment;

f. A complete job description of all staff employed on the site, with the minimum qualifications for each job, and complete detail of work periods required;

g. A complete description of staff selection criteria and the method of verifying an applicant's qualifications;

h. Rules concerning health and safety of staff, patrons and the public;

i. The owner's or operator's written policies prohibiting staff use of drugs or alcohol, and any testing procedures which may be required;

j. A complete description of the training program of staff;

k. A complete description of the standard operating procedures;

l. A complete description of the procedures to be taken in the event of an emergency;

m. A complete description of the procedure for reporting to the Division of incidents resulting in serious injury or fatality;

n. A complete description of the reporting procedure for any incidents which do not result in serious injury, but which were not in accord with normal operational procedures;

o. A complete description of equipment inspection procedures and the logging of those inspections;

p. A complete description of maintenance procedures;

q. A complete description of redundancy criteria and procedures for- all equipment; and r. A complete description of the method of identifying or labeling all equipment;

15.2. Any requested change in procedures from the site operating manual shall be submitted in writing to the Division by the bungee site owner or operator. Approval must be obtained from the Division prior to implementation. Non-compliance with any of the criteria contained in the site operating manual may result in suspension or revocation of the permit.

W. Va. Code R. § 42-23-15