OAR 414-320-0215: ONB Benefit Risk Assessments

Certified ONB programs must have and follow benefit-risk assessments and risk management plans approved by DELC. These assessments and plans must be submitted to DELC on a form provided by DELC and be available for DELC review at the time of initial licensing. An amended assessment or plan cannot be implemented until DELC has approved it. Benefit-risk assessments must include, but are not limited to, the following criteria: (1) Information about the site or sites that will be used by the certified ONB program on a regular basis. (2) Different seasons of the year such as summer versus winter plans, based on how conditions change within ONB sites and locations used by the certified ONB program on a regular basis. (3) Risky play activities including, but not limited to, the following: (a) Climbing natural features pursuant to OAR 414-320-1320; (b) Water activities pursuant to OAR 414-320-1300; (c) Using tools pursuant to OAR 414-320-1340; (d) Plant foraging pursuant to OAR 414-320-1310; (e) ONB program pets pursuant to OAR 414-320-1400; (f) Campfire activities pursuant to OAR 414-320-1330; and (g) Activities near water, cliffs, steep slopes, or other potentially hazardous natural features. (4) Guidance for when increased staffing is necessary, and provide guidance for the development of the applicable risk management policies and procedures described in OAR 414-320-0200, Policies.