Effective: March 28, 2017
Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 235 - 131st General Assembly
(A) Climbing facility employees shall have adequate knowledge of the following:
(1) The manufactured climbing wall, including any requirements of the climbing wall manufacturer or the climbing facility owner or operator;
(2) The facility-owned personal protective equipment prior to use, including the equipment manufacturer's instructions ;
(3) The location of all safety equipment, such as first aid kits, fire extinguishers, and the nearest telephone for routine or emergency service ;
(4) The climbing facility's emergency procedures.
(B) Climbing facility employees shall perform a daily pre- use visual inspection of the climbing facility.
(C) The climbing facility floor supervisor shall do all of the following while on duty:
(1) Be in a position to observe the facility;
(2) Monitor activity in the facility;
(3) Assist climbers in meeting the responsibilities for climbers established in section 4175.05 of the Revised Code;
(4) Issue warnings, reprimands, or penalties to climbers for violations of section 4175.05 of the Revised Code.
(D) No person shall act as a floor supervisor unless the person has received the training appropriate for the duties established in division (C) of this section.
(E) No climbing facility employee shall work at the facility while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance.