• AS/NZS 5848:1992

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

    Code of practice for bungy jumping

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF 1 User, PDF 3 Users, PDF 5 Users, PDF 9 Users

    Superseded date:  30-06-2017

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  14-12-1992

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    1 - AS/NZS 5848:1992 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR BUNGY JUMPING
    4 - PREFACE
    6 - CONTENTS
    8 - RELATED DOCUMENTS
    9 - PART 1 SITE AND OPERATING APPROVAL, SITE AND EQUIPMENT DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND TESTING
    9 - 101 GENERAL AND CLASSIFICATIONS
    9 - 101.1 Scope
    9 - 101.2 Interpretation
    9 - 101.3 References
    9 - 101.4 Definitions
    12 - 101.5 Classification of bungy jumping sites and operations
    13 - 102 SITE AND OPERATING APPROVAL
    13 - 103 PLATFORM - RAISED STATIC
    15 - 104 PLATFORM - MOBILE
    17 - 105 PLATFORM - STRUCTURE CATAPULT LAUNCH
    18 - 106 BUNGY CORD REQUIREMENTS
    18 - 106.1 The cord
    19 - 106.2 Testing of a new design of bungy cord
    20 - 106.3 New bungy cord
    21 - 106.4 Bungy cord end attachment
    21 - 106.5 Testing for withdrawal from use
    22 - 106.6 Daily testing
    22 - 107 JUMPER HARNESS AND ANKLE STRAPPING
    23 - 108 ROPES
    23 - 109 HARDWARE AND WEBBING
    23 - 110 LIFE LINES, SAFETY BELTS AND HARNESSES
    24 - 111 TESTING AND INSPECTION
    24 - 112 REPLACEMENT OF RIGGING AND EQUIPMENT
    25 - 113 IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS OF EQUIPMENT, RIGGING, BUNGY AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT
    25 - 114 LANDING/RECOVERY AREA INCLUDING THE AREA IMMEDIATELY UNDER THE JUMP SPACE
    25 - 114.1 Over land
    26 - 114.2 Over water
    26 - 114.2.1 Open water
    26 - 114.2.2 Closed waters
    27 - 115 FENCES
    27 - 116 STORAGE
    27 - 117 LIGHTING
    27 - 118 JUMP AND LAUNCH ZONES AND SAFETY SPACES
    27 - 118.1 Jump zones and spaces for Class A platform - static, and Class B platform - mobile sites
    29 - 118.2 Jump zones and spaces for Class C crane catapult
    29 - 118.3 Jump zones and spaces - All Classes
    29 - 118.4 Jump zones and spaces for platform - structure catapult
    29 - 119 PUBLIC AREAS AND AMENITIES
    30 - 120 ACCESS
    31 - 121 COMMUNICATION
    31 - 121.1 Within the site
    31 - 121.2 Emergency services
    32 - PART 2 MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES
    32 - 201 SAFETY AND LOSS CONTROL MANAGEMENT
    32 - 202 STAFF AND DUTIES
    34 - 203 TRAINING
    34 - 204 REGISTER OF BUNGY JUMPING OPERATORS APPLICABLE IN NEW ZEALAND ONLY
    35 - 205 ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS (General)
    35 - 206 ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS (Jump master)
    36 - 207 ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS (Jump operator)
    36 - 208 ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
    37 - 209 ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
    37 - 210 ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
    38 - 211 APPLICATIONS NEW ZEALAND ONLY
    38 - 212 CERTIFICATES NEW ZEALAND ONLY
    38 - 213 RENEWAL NEW ZEALAND ONLY
    38 - 214 REMOVAL FROM THE REGISTER NEW ZEALAND ONLY
    38 - 215 DEMONSTRATION JUMPS AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEW JUMPING TECHNIQUES
    38 - 216 INJURY, DAMAGE AND INCIDENT EVENTS
    39 - 217 WORK PERIODS
    40 - 218 MEDICAL AND AGE RESTRICTIONS FOR JUMPERS
    40 - 219 SITE OPERATING MANUAL AND DOCUMENTATION
    44 - PART 3 EMERGENCY PROVISIONS AND PROCEDURES
    44 - 301 SITE EMERGENCY PLAN
    44 - 302 FIRST AID KIT
    44 - 303 FIRST AID CERTIFICATE
    44 - 304 LIFE SUPPORT
    44 - 305 OPERATING STAFF
    44 - 306 RESCUE COURSES
    44 - 307 COMMUNICATIONS
    44 - 308 EMERGENCY LIGHTING
    44 - 309 CRANE CATAPULT IN NEW ZEALAND
    45 - PART 4 CERTIFICATION AND AUDIT IN NEW ZEALAND
    45 - 401 PROCEDURES FOR A NEW OPERATOR
    45 - 402 PROCEDURES FOR AN EXISTING OPERATOR
    46 - 403 CONTINUING CERTIFICATION AND APPROVAL
    46 - 404 WITHDRAWAL OF APPROVAL
    47 - APPENDIX A - PLANS OF CLASSIFICATION SITES-EXAMPLES
    55 - APPENDIX B - HAND SIGNALS FOR CRANES AND LIFTING APPLI ANCES IN NEW ZEALAND ONLY
    58 - APPENDIX B - HAND SIGNALS FOR CRANES AND LIFTING APPLIANCES IN AUSTRALIA ONLY
    59 - APPENDIX C - HAND SIGNALS FOR HELICOPTERS
    61 - APPENDIX D - TEST PROCEDURES FOR A BUNGY CORD
    62 - APPENDIX E - STAFF SELECTION
    62 - E1 Staff selection notes
    62 - E2 Sample person specifications
    62 - E2.1 Jump controller and jump master
    63 - E2.2 Jump operator
    64 - E2.3 Registration clerk
    64 - E2.4 Landing/recovery operator
    65 - E2.5 Crane operator/lifting appliance operator
    65 - E2.6 Vessel operator
    67 - APPENDIX F - MEDICAL CERTIFICATE - SAMPLE FORM
    68 - APPENDIX G - INJURY, DAMAGE AND INCIDENT EVENT REPORT FORM
    70 - APPENDIX H - PLATFORM - CRANE CATAPULT LAUNCH (Applicable in New Zealand only)

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Specifies the requirements for the site and site approval, the design and testing of equipment, operation management and procedures as well as emergency provisions and procedures. Appendices cover typical jump site plans, hand signals for cranes, lifting appliances and helicopters, incident report forms, staff selection, medical certificates for bungy operators as well as a test method for the bungy cord.

    Scope - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    This Standard specifies and gives guidance on the site and site approval, the design, testing and approval of equipment, the management of the operation, the operating procedures, the emergency provisions and procedures, registration of operating staff, certification and audit of a bungy jumping operation.

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    Committee SF-044
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

    History - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Under Revision see DR 98081 In New Zealand First published in New Zealand as NZS 5848:1990.Revised as Joint Standard AS/NZS 5848:1992. In New Zealand First published in New Zealand as NZS 5848:1990. Revised as Joint Standard AS/NZS 5848:1992.

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    AS 3533.1-1997 Amusement rides and devices - Design and construction
    AS 3533.2-1997 Amusement rides and devices - Operation and maintenance
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