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Regulation .06 Control of Operation.

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A.
The owner of a water slide shall:
(1)
Provide a sufficient number of attendants, at least two, to ensure:
(a)
Positive control of the water slide and each flume when in operation; and
(b)
That sliders comply with posted signs;
(2)
When determining the requisite number of attendants, take into account the:
(a)
Design and type of slide;
(b)
Proximity of the flumes; and
(c)
Number of sliders.
B.
Each water slide attendant shall be trained in:
(1)
The use and function of water slide equipment which the attendant may operate;
(2)
Procedures for slide operations and slider control;
(3)
The directions to sliders which are posted; and
(4)
The water slide's general emergency plan.
C.
At least one attendant shall be a dispatcher who is:
(1)
Trained in accordance with §B of this regulation;
(2)
In the immediate vicinity of the top of the slide during operation of the water slide; and
(3)
Responsible for:
(a)
Controlling crowds and sliders starting from the top of the water slide;
(b)
Controlling the timing of each slider on the slide; and
(c)
Supervising all visible portions of the flume.
D.
At least one attendant shall be a splash pool supervisor who is:
(1)
Trained in accordance with §B of this regulation;
(2)
Qualified in life saving techniques through Red Cross training or its equivalent;
(3)
In the immediate vicinity of the splash pool during operation of the slide; and
(4)
In direct control of sliders in the splash pool by:
(a)
Keeping sliders moving into and out of the splash pool in a quick and orderly manner; and
(b)
Controlling any horseplay, running, or unsafe behavior in the lower flumes, the splash pool, and the pool deck.