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TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS
SUBCHAPTER U - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATIONS THAT PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC CAMP SERVICES
SECTION/RULE §748.4431 - What are the requirements for an adventure/challenge program that requires spotting or belaying?
Chapter Review Date 04/17/2024

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.

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