AS/NZS 5848:1992

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)

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.

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.

In New Zealand First published in New Zealand as NZS 5848:1990.
Revised as Joint Standard AS/NZS 5848:1992.