SPS 334.56(16)
(16) “Landing area" means the surface area of a net, air bag or water where the jumper lands.
SPS 334.56(17)
(17) “Lowering system" means any manual or mechanical equipment capable of lowering a jumper to the designated landing area.
SPS 334.56(18)
(18) “Maximum intended load" means the total load of all persons, tools, materials and other loads reasonably anticipated to be applied to a platform or platform component at any one time.
SPS 334.56(19)
(19) “Platform" means the area attached to a structure from which the jumper falls or jumps.
SPS 334.56(20)
(20) “Rigging system" means the bungee cord plus any webbing or rope connected to the bungee cord.
SPS 334.56(21)
(21) “Recovery area" means an area next to the landing area, where the jumper may recover from the jump before returning to the public area.
SPS 334.56(22)
(22) “Safety harness" means an approved assembly to be worn by an operator and which is designed to be attached to a lanyard and prevent the jump site operator from falling.
SPS 334.56(23)
(23) “Safety space" means a space extending beyond the jump zone as a safety factor.
SPS 334.56(24)
(24) “Sandbagging" means the practice of a jumper holding onto any object, including another person, during the initial descent after jumping off of a platform, for the purpose of exerting more force on the bungee cord in order to stretch it further, and then releasing the object at the bottom of the jump causing the jumper to rebound with more force than could be created by the jumper's weight alone.
SPS 334.56(25)
(25) “Site operating manual" means the document containing the procedures and forms for the operation of all bungee jumping activities and equipment.
SPS 334.56(26)
(26) “Structure" means the apparatus supporting the platform.
SPS 334.56(27)
(27) “Tandem jumping" means the practice of 2 people harnessed together while jumping simultaneously from the same jump platform.
SPS 334.56 History
History: Cr.
Register, January, 1994, No. 457, eff. 2-1-94;
CR 02-127: am. (5)
Register May 2003 No. 569, eff. 6-1-03.
SPS 334.57
SPS 334.57 Site and operating approval. Plans, specifications and site operating manuals for all bungee jumping operations shall be submitted to the department before construction commences as specified in
s. SPS 334.05.
SPS 334.57 History
History: Cr.
Register, January, 1994, No. 457, eff. 2-1-94; correction made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672.
SPS 334.58(1)
(1)
Side safety space. Each bungee jump site shall maintain a side safety space of 30 feet in all directions.
SPS 334.58(2)
(2) Jumps over water. Where jumps occur over water, the water shall be at least 9 feet deep. The vertical safety space shall be at least 60 inches above the water. However, if the depth of the water is greater than 9 feet, no vertical safety space is needed.
SPS 334.58(3)
(3) Jumps over land. Where jumps occur over land, an air bag or net shall be used. The vertical safety space shall be at least 5 feet or 5 percent of the jump height above the air bag or net, whichever is greater.
SPS 334.58 History
History: Cr.
Register, January, 1994, No. 457, eff. 2-1-94.
SPS 334.59(1)(a)(a) The safe working load of the platform shall be determined by the maximum weight on the platform at any one time, with a safety factor of at least 5 times the rated load capacity of the platform.
SPS 334.59(1)(b)
(b) The platform shall not be loaded in excess of its rated load capacity.
SPS 334.59(1)(c)
(c) The number of persons occupying the platform shall not exceed the number required for the jump, plus one observer.
SPS 334.59(1)(d)
(d) Materials and tools shall be secured to prevent displacement, and they shall be evenly distributed within the confines of the platform when the platform is suspended.
SPS 334.59(2)
(2) Attachment devices. When the platform is not an integral part of the structure, the attachment devices and the part of the structure to which they are attached shall have a safety factor of at least 5 times the rated load capacity of the platform.
SPS 334.59(3)
(3) Surface. The platform shall have a non-slip surface.
SPS 334.59(4)
(4) Anchor points. The platform shall have anchor points for safety harnesses, designed and placed to best suit the movements of anyone on the platform.
SPS 334.59(5)
(5) Fence. The platform shall be equipped with a permanent fence at least 42 inches high. The fence shall be enclosed at least from the toeboard to mid-rail with either solid construction or expanded metal having openings no greater than 1/2 inch.
SPS 334.59(6)
(6) Gate. There shall be a gate across the point at which the jumper leaves the platform, and it shall remain closed when a jumper is not present. The gate shall be equipped with a restraining device to prevent accidental opening.
SPS 334.59(7)
(7) Grab rail. A grab rail shall be installed inside the entire perimeter of the platform.
SPS 334.59(8)
(8) Headroom. Headroom shall be provided to allow persons to stand upright in the platform.
SPS 334.59(9)
(9) Identification plate. The platform shall be conspicuously posted with a plate or other permanent marking to indicate the weight of the platform and its rated load capacity.
SPS 334.59 History
History: Cr.
Register, January, 1994, No. 457, eff. 2-1-94.
SPS 334.60(1)
(1)
Rope. In a human-powered retrieval system or in a friction lowering system, an 11 mm or larger static or dynamic rock climbing rope shall be used.
SPS 334.60(2)
(2) Locking mechanism. In a human-powered retrieval system, an approved locking mechanism, such as an ascender or jumar, shall be used to stop and hold the jumper in one place once the applied force on the retrieval rope is removed.
SPS 334.60(3)
(3) Constant pressure switch. In a friction lowering system, there shall be a constant pressure switch or locking mechanism that will stop the lowering action of the system if the person in charge of lowering the jumper becomes unable to perform the lowering duties safely.
SPS 334.60(4)
(4) Cord attachment. Bungee cords shall be attached at all times to the structure when the cords are in the connection area.
SPS 334.60(5)
(5) Lowering system. The system for lowering the jumper to the landing pad shall be operated by either the jump operator or jump master.
SPS 334.60(6)
(6) Alternative lowering system. There shall be an alternative method of jumper recovery if the main lowering system fails.
SPS 334.60(7)
(7) Annual inspection. A thorough, annual inspection of the hoisting machinery and cables shall be made by an independent third party. The operator shall provide a record of the dates and results of inspections for each hoisting machine and piece of equipment.
SPS 334.60(8)
(8) Engine exhaust. Whenever internal combustion engine powered equipment exhausts in enclosed spaces, tests shall be made and recorded to see that persons are not exposed to unsafe concentrations of toxic gases or oxygen deficient atmospheres.
SPS 334.60(9)
(9) Windows. All windows in cabs shall be of safety glass or its equivalent which introduces no visible distortion that interferes with the safe operation of the hoisting machine.
SPS 334.60(10)
(10) Fuel tank filler pipe. The fuel tank filler pipe shall be located in such a position, or protected in such manner, as to not allow spill or overflow to run onto the engine, exhaust or electrical equipment of any machine being fueled.
SPS 334.60(11)
(11) Modifications. No modifications or additions which affect the capacity or safe operation of the equipment may be made by the employer without the manufacturer's written approval. If such modifications or changes are made, the capacity, operation and maintenance instruction plates, tags or decals shall be changed accordingly. In no case shall the original safety factor of the equipment be reduced.
SPS 334.60(12)
(12) Jib stops. All jibs shall have positive stops to prevent their movement of more than 5 degrees above the straight line of the jib and boom.
SPS 334.60(13)
(13) Tower operators. Portable tower operators shall have a minimum of 80 documented hours operating the machine used for bungee jumping. Operators shall be familiar with inspection criteria and nomenclature, including wire rope inspection methods.
SPS 334.60 Note
Note: Industry certification as an operating engineer is recommended.
SPS 334.60 History
History: Cr.
Register, January, 1994, No. 457, eff. 2-1-94.
SPS 334.61(1)
(1)
Application. This section applies to movable platforms that are raised and lowered from the structure.
SPS 334.61(2)(a)(a) Hoisting of the platform shall be performed in a slow, controlled, cautious manner with no sudden movements of the platform.
SPS 334.61(2)(b)
(b) Load and boom hoist drum brakes, swing brakes and locking devices such as pawls or dogs shall be engaged when the occupied platform is in a stationary working position.
SPS 334.61(2)(c)
(c) Portable towers shall be uniformly level within one percent of level grade and located on firm footing. Portable towers shall be equipped with outriggers. The outriggers shall be fully deployed following manufacturer's specifications when hoisting.
SPS 334.61(2)(d)
(d) The total weight of the loaded platform and related rigging shall not exceed 50 percent of the rated load capacity for the radius and configuration of the portable tower.
SPS 334.61(2)(e)
(e) The use of a machine having a boom in which lowering is controlled by a brake without aid from other devices which slow the lowering speed is prohibited.
SPS 334.61 Note
Note: This type of prohibited boom is commonly called a live boom.
SPS 334.61(3)(a)(a) Portable towers with variable angle booms shall be equipped with a boom angle indicator, readily visible to the operator.
SPS 334.61(3)(b)
(b) A positive-acting device, such as an anti-two-blocking device, shall be used to prevent contact between the load block or overhaul ball and the boom tip, or a system shall be used to deactivate the hoisting action before damage occurs in the event of a two-blocking situation.
SPS 334.61(3)(c)
(c) The load-line hoist drum shall have a controlled-load lowering system or device on the power train, other than the load hoist brake, which regulates the lowering rate of speed of the hoist mechanism. Free fall is prohibited.
SPS 334.61(4)(a)(a) The hoisting mechanism shall be equipped with a dual cable suspension system. The platform and dual suspension system shall be designed by a qualified engineer or a qualified person competent in structural design.
SPS 334.61(4)(b)
(b) The dual cable suspension system shall be designed to minimize tipping of the platform due to movement of persons occupying the platform.
SPS 334.61(5)(a)(a) If a wire rope bridle is used to connect the platform to the load line, each bridle leg shall be connected to a master link or shackle to ensure that the load is evenly divided among the bridle legs.
SPS 334.61(5)(b)
(b) Hooks on overhaul ball assemblies, lower load blocks or other attachment assemblies shall be of a type that can be closed and locked, eliminating the hook throat opening, except that an alloy anchor type shackle with a bolt, nut and retaining pin may be used.
SPS 334.61(5)(c)
(c) Wire rope, shackles, rings, master links and other rigging hardware shall be capable of supporting at least 5 times the maximum intended load applied or transmitted to that component. Where rotation resistant rope is used, the rope and hardware shall be capable of supporting without failure at least 10 times the maximum intended load.
SPS 334.61(5)(d)
(d) All eyes in the wire rope slings shall be fabricated with thimbles.
SPS 334.61(5)(e)
(e) Bridles and associated rigging for attaching the platform to the hoist line shall be used only for that purpose.
SPS 334.61(6)(a)(a) A trial lift with the unoccupied platform loaded at least to the anticipated liftweight shall be made from ground level, or any other location where persons will enter the platform, to each location at which the platform is to be hoisted and positioned. The trial lift shall be performed immediately prior to placing personnel on the platform. The operator shall determine that all systems, controls and safety devices are activated and functioning properly, that no interferences exist, and that all configurations necessary to reach each location will allow the operator to remain under the 50 percent limit of the hoist's rated load capacity. A single trial lift may be performed at one time for all locations that are to be reached from a single set up position.
SPS 334.61(6)(b)
(b) The trial lift shall be repeated daily, or when the portable tower is moved and set up in a new location or returned to a previously used location.
SPS 334.61(6)(d)
(d) The hoisting system shall be inspected if the load rope is slack to ensure all ropes are properly seated on drums and in sheaves.
SPS 334.61(6)(e)
(e) A visual inspection of the portable tower, rigging, platform and the tower base support or ground shall be conducted by a person designated by the jump master immediately after the trial lift to determine whether the testing has exposed any defect or produced any adverse effect upon any component or structure.
SPS 334.61(6)(f)
(f) Any defects found during inspections which create a safety hazard shall be corrected before hoisting personnel.
SPS 334.61(6)(g)
(g) Documentation of the trial lift and daily pre-operational lift shall be made available to the department.
SPS 334.61(7)(a)(a) Persons shall keep all parts of the body inside the platform during raising, lowering and positioning.
SPS 334.61(7)(b)
(b) Tag lines shall be used unless their use creates an unsafe condition.
SPS 334.61(7)(c)
(c) The portable tower operator shall remain at the controls at all times when the tower engine is running and the platform is occupied.
SPS 334.61 History
History: Cr.
Register, January, 1994, No. 457, eff. 2-1-94.
