Section 748.3713 - What duties are required for a person supervising higher risk recreational activities?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.26 Tex. Admin. Code § 748.3713
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