OAR 250-016-0076: Safety and Equipment Requirements for Non-Boating Guides

(1) All non-boating Outfitter and Guides shall possess the following safety equipment while performing guiding services: (a) First aid kits shall be in accordance with Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.151, American National Standard (ANSI) Z308.1-2015, as established on 01/01/2016, or the National Outdoor Leadership (NOLS) Med Kit 2.0 as listed on 03/21/2017. (A) First aid kit contents shall be based on the guide’s training, group size and shall be appropriate for the activity provided. (B) First aid kits must be stored in a box or container and clearly marked as “First-Aid Kit.” (b) A communication device capable of sending an emergency distress signal and appropriate for the area of operation. (c) Acceptable devices include but are not limited to: (A) Personal Location Beacon (PLB); (B) Satellite Telephone; (C) VHF Radio or equivalent; or (D) Cellular Telephone (2) If operating in a wilderness area a guide shall have a functioning global positioning device and topographical maps appropriate for the area of operation. (3) For groups with multiple guides, the above requirements may be met by possession one first aid kit, one emergency communication device and one global positioning device per group.