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.

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