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