Standard Practice for Bungee Jumping

Importancia y uso:

4.1 The rationale for developing a separate practice for bungee jumping sites is based on the unique functional, operational, and jumper participation requirements when compared to other amusement rides and devices.

4.2 The purpose of this practice is to provide designers, engineers, manufacturers, constructors, system integrators, owners/operators, and auditors with criteria and references for use in the design, manufacture, construction, installation, integration, operation, maintenance, auditing, and modifications of bungee jumping sites.

4.3 It is important not only to observe the rules in this practice, but to understand them, why they are necessary, and the dangers of their neglect or abuse. There are two fundamental principles that underline and shape this practice and shall be considered by the designer/engineers, manufacturers, and operators of bungee jumping equipment, systems, and procedures and shall be applied whenever the benefit exceeds the inherent risks. These are the principles of competence and redundancy.

4.3.1 Competence: 

4.3.1.1 In the context of this practice, the principle of competence can be defined as the use or employment of a piece of equipment or a person that is capable of performing the desired task in the prescribed manner.

4.3.1.2 When designing and manufacturing equipment, competence is satisfied when the minimum standards that ensure its capability for both normal use and all anticipated extreme conditions of use, with an appropriate factor of safety, is met.

4.3.1.3 When designing and performing tasks and procedures, competence is satisfied when they are assigned only to personnel with the necessary knowledge and ability to perform them. Competence is demonstrated when a person correctly performs the procedure a specified number of times and understands the importance and reasoning behind the procedure.

4.3.2 Redundancy: 

4.3.2.1 When designing, manufacturing, or operating equipment and systems, the principle of redundancy is applied when the failure of a component in a system could cause an accident if the primary component fails, the secondary component takes over to prevent the accident. For the context of this Standard, an accident is an occurrence that results in injury or property damage and, an incident is an occurrence with potential for injury or property damage.

4.3.2.2 Equipment exemptions for components—In some instances, applying the principle of redundancy to a piece of equipment or system would create more risk than benefit, and in such instances, the principle can be overridden through creating a more than adequate factor of safety; for example, as in the case of a single large zipline cable. As a guideline, any part with a factor of safety that exceeds 20:1 of the maximum intended dynamic load of a jumper can be considered adequate without a secondary, redundant component. Said redundancy exemption shall not be used for any part that requires opening and closing during a jump cycle or has moving components.

4.3.2.3 When designing and performing procedures that if not performed correctly could result in an accident or incident as specified herein, redundancy takes the form of checks and double checks. There is potential for mistakes for all procedures; therefore, these procedures shall be rechecked by a different person. For example, when a jumper is attached to a bungee cord, the linkage to the jumper is performed by a competent worker and then rechecked by a second competent worker.

Subcomité:

F24.61

Volúmen:

15.07

Palabras clave:

bungee; bungee jumping site; bungy; inspection; maintenance; operating procedures; operations; operator; training;