Section 139a.57. Site operating manual  


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  • (a) Each member of the operating staff shall have a thorough knowledge of the site operating manual.

    (b) Noncompliance with the criteria contained in the site operating manual may result in suspension or cancellation of the registration and authority to operate.

    (c) The site operating manual shall describe the system of operation to be used and shall address the following elements:

    (1) A site plan showing the approved operating site, together with the components in place, including fencing, site furniture, the preparation area, the jump space, the jump area, the jump direction, the landing area and the recovery area.

    (2) A site plan showing a profile of the site defining the jump platform and its supporting structure, the maximum system length of the bungee cord, the jump space and the jump area.

    (3) A complete description of the components in the rigging system which shall include manufacturers specification or a laboratory test certificate of each component.

    (4) A complete description of the operator, jumper and passenger safety equipment.

    (5) A complete description of the rescue equipment.

    (6) A complete job description of the personnel employed on the site with the minimum qualifications of each person and complete detail of work periods required.

    (7) A complete description of emergency procedures to be taken in all possible scenarios which may occur.

    (8) A complete description of standard operating procedures of every person employed in the processing of the jumper.

    (9) A complete description of the procedure for reporting accidents to the Department as required by § 139.11 (relating to accident reporting).

    (10) A complete description of the procedure for reporting an incident to the Department within 72 hours of its occurrence.

    (11) A complete description of equipment inspection procedures and the logging of those inspections.

    (12) A complete description of maintenance procedures.

    (13) A complete description of the method of recording verified qualifications of jump masters employed on the site.