# COMAR Title 09 — Maryland Department of Labor

## Subtitle 12 — Division of Labor and Industry

### Chapter 63 — Water Slides Erected Permanently or Temporarily in the State

#### Regulation .06 Control of Operation.

*COMAR 09.12.63.06*

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.