Amusement Park Operation Safety What you can expect

Amusement Park Operation Safety

What you can expect from this presentation Understand basic requirements of a park Verify if they are rightly indentified Check implementation Fix responsibility and accountability Monitor and ensure reporting

Guest Relation - Session Outline Introduction Importance Safety – Operational Safety – Maintenance/ Technical Food Safety Insects and Reptile safety Ride Accidents and Emergencies Moch drills

Importance Safety and maintenance are pillars of Amusement Parks Enhanced control of actual expenditures Increased customer satisfaction Improved quality control for field operations

Safety – Ride operation Strictly follow documented procedures and manufacturer’s guidelines for ride operations. Ensure that operation rides team have a considerable amount of experience in operating rides and attractions, which ensures safe operating standards. All ride operators should be over 18 yrs. (only on some small attractions for children, they can be 16 yrs olds who are allowed to operate). They are rigorously trained to a high level of competence specifically related to each ride that they operate. Operators undergo supervised training hours for each ride.

Safety – Maintenance Ensure that all rides are designed and manufactured in accordance with strict standards and comply with safety requirements. Before ride is taken for inspection or maintenance, notify all concerned departments and display on he main operating console. If possible lock the mains, block movements of the ride, to avoid accidental start ups. Inhibit all unauthorised entry in the ride inspection area. Daily inspections are also carried out by own qualified and experienced engineers. Use proper accessories and elevating equipments for safe inspection. Use certified safety harness. Inspect all joints and locking points of the harness. Periodic fitness check of the staff.

Inspection The daily inspection record must include an inspection of the following: Safety belts, bars, locks and other passenger restraints All automatic and manual safety devices Signal systems, brakes and control devices Safety pins and keys Fencing, guards, barricades, stairways and ramps Ride structure and moving parts Tightness of bolts and nuts Blocking, support braces and jackstands Electrical equipment Lubrication as per manufacturer's instructions Hydraulic and/or pneumatic equipment Check communication equipment necessary for operation (if applicable) Prior to opening, operate ride through one complete cycle of proper functioning

Safety Standards Amusement rides shall be constructed, maintained and repaired in accord with all other wise applicable federal, state and local safety, fire, health or building codes or standards. An annual inspection must be conducted on each amusement ride and shall include a method to test the stress and wear related damage of critical parts of a ride that the manufacturer of the amusement ride determines are reasonably subject to failure as the result of stress and wear and could cause injury to a member of the general public as a result of a failure. Records of the daily inspections must be available for inspection at the location at which the amusement ride is operated, and the records must be maintained with the amusement ride for a period of one year.

Good appearance means Safe Park

Grounds 1. Grounds are mowed and trimmed. 2. Park is free of litter, debris, and hazards. 3. Parking lots are clean and striped (if applicable).

Signage 1. Park identification signs are secure and properly installed in a noticeable location. 2. Handicap parking signs are secure, visible, and to code. 3. Park Rules signs are secure and in a noticeable location. 4. Restroom signs are secure and visible. 5. Signs are clean, painted, and free of protrusions.

Ornamental Plants 1. Plants are healthy. 2. Plant beds are free of litter, debris, and weeds. 3. Plant selection is appropriate for season and area usage.

Walkways have a uniform surface and are level with the ground and free of trip hazards. 2. Walkways are free of litter and debris. 3. Walkways meet the Disabilities Act requirements. 4. Walkways have unobstructed accessibility, i. e. free from low and protruding limbs, guide wires, etc. 5. Walkways are neatly edged. 6. Walkways are clear of weeds and grass growth in cracks and expansion joints. 1.

Ornamental Steel Fencing 1. Hardware is intact. 2. Fences are properly installed anchored. 3. Support rails are properly connected and straight. 4. Bolts or screws are flush with the surface with no exposed sharp points. 5. Fencing is free of rust and properly painted. 6. Fence is straight with no excessive bends. 7. Gates and latches are operational.

Chain Link Fencing material is galvanized chain link and is the appropriate gauge wire for specified use. 2. Hardware is intact. 3. Fences are properly installed anchored. 4. Support rails are properly connected and straight. 5. Bolts or screws are flush with the surface with no exposed sharp points. 6. Fencing is free of holes and protrusions. 7. Fabric is straight and free of bending or sagging. 1.

Wood Fencing 1. Fences are intact, structurally sound, and free of deterioration. 2. Nails, bolts, or screws are flush with the surface with no exposed sharp points. 3. Fences have no excessive cracks or splintering.

Lights: Security and Exterior Facility Lights 1. 90% of security and facility lights are operational. 2. No electrical conducting wires are exposed. 3. Lights comply with current building codes. 4. Electrical components are operational, properly installed, and secured.

Bridges have a uniform surface and are free of trip hazards. 2. Lumber is structurally sound, free of cracking, deterioration, and splintering. 3. Bridges comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. 4. Bridges have handrails intact and is properly installed anchored. 5. Bridges are free of litter and debris. 1.

Metal Benches & Benches 1. Hardware is intact and structurally sound. 2. Nails, bolts, or screws are flush with the surface. 3. Seats and backing are smooth with no protrusions and have no exposed sharp edges or pointed corners. 4. Slats are smooth and structurally sound. 5. Hardware is intact and structurally sound. 6. Nails, bolts, or screws are flush with the surface. 7. Seats and backing are smooth with no protrusions and have no exposed sharp edges or pointed corners

PONDS – Water bodies 1. Aerators are operational. 2. Pond surface is at least 90% clear of vegetation. 3. Water area is free of trash and debris. 4. Bank areas are smooth and free of wash outs and erosion. 5. Ponds are stocked with appropriate species of fish. 6. Ponds are dyed to enhance appearance and assist in reduction of unwanted vegetation when applicable. 7. Pond/Waterways Management plan is developed and filed with the Water Parks and Water Treatment Department as required.

Restrooms 1. Restrooms are clean, sanitary, and properly stocked with paper products. 2. Lights and ventilation systems are operational. 3. Toilets, water faucets, stall doors, and hand air dryers are operational. 4. Restrooms are free of graffiti. 5. Restroom doors are properly marked according to gender. 6. Restrooms have clean trash receptacles. 7. Restroom doors and locks are operational. 8. Restrooms are in compliance with the requirements of the Disabilities Act.

Food Safety Safe food is critical for consumers and businesses. While much of our food supply is safe, several recent high profile cases around the world underline the potential danger of foodborne illness to consumers, employees and brand value.

Five keys to safer food –By WHO Cook thoroughly Keep food at safe temperatures Use safe water and raw materials Keep clean Separate raw and cooked Knowledge = Prevention=Food Safety

Insect / Snake Bite Calm and reassure the patient, immobilize the bitten limb by splinting it. Wash and cool the wound with soap water. Do not cut, rub, or suck the bite. Call a doctor. Press hard over wound for 15 minutes. Do not remove cloth if it has been placed.

Accidents/Mishaps Learn Px 3 Public-Police-Press Cordon off area, inhibit public access, inform medics Inform Police if need be. Depute official spoke person to handle press

Security & Emergencies Security The Park has a dedicated security team, who are able to deal with any minor security issues on site. The security team spend their time patrolling the Park and dealing with any security related matters. The security team is also trained to deal with any emergency incidents that occur in the Park. Emergency Planning The Park has a contingency plan in the event of an emergency. The emergency plan covers incidents such as Fire, Bomb, Ride/Attraction/Disaster. The emergency plans for the Park has been developed in conjunction with the local emergency services who have meetings with the Park regarding emergency procedures.

THANK YOU Pradip K Sharma Chairman IAAPI safety Committee