A person supervising higher risk recreational activities must:
(1) Be present at the site of the activity whenever
the activity is being carried out;
(2) Facilitate training or experience for other persons
working in the activity to prepare them for foreseeable risks;
(3) Assign duties to other persons working in the activity;
(4) Ensure there is a person at the site of the activity
that has a current first-aid and CPR certificate when the activity
is in progress;
(5) Ensure that all necessary equipment is complete,
in good repair, and safe to use;
(6) Ensure there is a first-aid kit located at the
site of the activity that contains appropriate and sufficient equipment
for the type of activity and number of participants;
(7) Obtain information on weather and travel conditions
before a trip or activity that is outdoors;
(8) Develop a plan for action in case of emergencies
relevant to the terrain and activity, including lost participants,
injuries, and illnesses and communicate the plan to other persons
working on the activity;
(9) Consider each participant's age, physical condition,
and experience, as well as the season and weather trends;
(10) Ensure that risk factors are explained to the
child prior to the activity, and that the child has an opportunity
to decline participation; and
(11) Instruct children on the safety precautions and
proper use of relevant items or animals. This must be done before
access to the item or animal is allowed.
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §748.3713 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7377; amended to be effective September 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 7497; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909 |
