N.J. Admin. Code § 5:14A-10.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

Section 5:14A-10.5 - Operating manual

(a) There shall be an operating manual for the safe operation of bungee jumping on the each site of a bungee jumping operation. The manual, including all amendments, shall be held on the site and shall be freely available to the Department.

(b) The manual shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. A site plan;

2. A description of operating system and equipment;

3. Job procedures for each task in the operating system;

4. Job descriptions;

5. Maintenance inspection records;

6. Testing procedures and recording;

7. Criteria for the periodic maintenance or replacement of rigging, hardware, bungee cords, harnesses, or lifelines as required by the manufacturer;

8. An emergency plan and procedures;

9. Reports of injuries, damage, and incidents;

10. Bungee cord and equipment log books;

11. Inspection procedures, standards, and follow-up actions;

12. Instructions for setting up the site equipment;

13. Lists of all staff, including their qualifications and training; and

14. Testing and checking procedures for the following:

i. Personnel protective equipment including gloves, harnesses, and life lines;

ii. The communication system(s)-communications shall be maintained between all operations personnel involved with the actual jump. For example, the jump master and jump operator shall be in communication at all times by way of telephone or radio;

iii. Jump equipment and rigging;

iv. Telephone service to reach emergency medical personnel;

v. Documentation of test jumps and bungee cord performance;

vi. Documentation of staff briefing for the day's operations; and

vii. Exclusion of the public from the operating areas.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:14A-10.5