| The amusement ride operator/attendant has full | | | | designated by the manufacturer or owner of the ride, |
| control on most rides and must be proactive and | | | | and should be clearly defined and fenced off, in such a |
| capable of reacting quickly to situations as they arise. | | | | way as to be easily identified by the riders. The safety |
| The safety record of the amusement ride industry has | | | | zone should also be an area that is easily controlled by |
| greatly improved as a result of inspections, ride | | | | the amusement ride operators/attendants. The safety |
| maintenance, safe operations and better ride designs, | | | | zone is for the personal safety of the amusement ride |
| and ride operators/attendants play an important role in | | | | operators/attendants while the ride is in motion, and |
| maintaining amusement ride safety. | | | | should never be left while the ride is in motion, or |
| Most countries have occupational health and safety | | | | before it has come to a full stop. |
| legislation designed to protect the health and safety of | | | | The safety of the amusement ride operators |
| workers and the public. Herein is a discussion of the | | | | attendants and that of their riders is equally important. |
| role that amusement ride operators/attendants play in | | | | Unsafe riding practices are the major cause of |
| maintaining the highest possible level of safety on the | | | | incidents on all types of rides. |
| rides on which they work. | | | | Rider responsibility should be encouraged, and the |
| Amusement ride operators/attendants should work | | | | amusement ride operators/attendants can play an |
| safely, get as much training as possible in the safe | | | | important role in this. Safety instructions should be |
| operation of the equipment they are working with and | | | | clearly posted at the entrance to the ride and the |
| stay alert to prevent safety hazards. | | | | amusement ride operators/attendants should strictly |
| Amusement ride operators/attendants should not | | | | enforce all of them. |
| engage in any unsafe activities such as horse-play, | | | | It is especially important to reach out to the parents of |
| showing off, or any unseemly behavior while on the | | | | young children and to enlist their help and support in |
| job. | | | | promoting safe riding practices and in enforcing all |
| Every amusement ride operator/attendant is | | | | safety instructions. |
| responsible for on-the-job safety. They are responsible | | | | • Be alert to unsafe conditions that could |
| for their own safety as well as the safety of other | | | | cause trips or falls on the ride platform or steps |
| employees and that of the general public. | | | | • Be alert to unsafe conditions that could |
| Here are some basic rules for a safe workplace that | | | | cause injury |
| amusement ride operators/attendants should follow: | | | | • Always check that seat belts or safety |
| • Be sure that you know and obey all safety | | | | restraints are fastened and locked in place before the |
| rules and procedures | | | | ride starts |
| • Keep your surroundings neat, clean and free | | | | • Be careful not to close the door or restraint |
| of hazards | | | | on any part of the rider's body while the riders are |
| • Immediately report hazardous situations that | | | | getting on or off of the ride |
| might result in an accident | | | | • If there is even a suspicion that a rider is |
| • Complete the inspection checklists prior to | | | | under the influence of alcohol or drugs, they should not |
| operating the ride | | | | be allowed them |
| • Develop safe work habits and participate in | | | | • Remind riders to follow the posted rules for |
| safety training | | | | the ride regarding age, height and/or weight restrictions |
| In addition, there are a number of workplace hazards | | | | • Be sure to alert pregnant women and |
| for which amusement ride operators/attendants should | | | | people with heart conditions to possible risks involved in |
| be on the look-out and attend to at once: | | | | using the ride |
| • Anything that can cause someone to trip | | | | • Remind riders to keep hands, arms, legs and |
| • Anything that can cause someone to bump | | | | feet inside the ride at all times |
| their head | | | | • Remind riders to remain seated until the ride |
| • Anything that can cause someone to get a | | | | comes to a complete stop |
| splinter | | | | If there are any problems with a rider or parent |
| • Anything that can cause someone to fall | | | | because of ride restrictions or behavior, amusement |
| • Anything that can cause someone to get a | | | | ride operators/attendants should not operate the ride. |
| cut | | | | They should stop the ride if in motion and only resume |
| Amusement ride operators/attendants must work in | | | | operation after the problem has been settled. |
| accordance with the Health and Safety legislation in | | | | Amusement ride operators/attendants should always |
| affect in their area. They must also follow their | | | | report all safety-related matters to their immediate |
| employer's policies and safety procedures. They | | | | supervisor, the insurance company and local safety |
| should also be sure not to work when they are tired. | | | | authorities. They should also update the ride |
| Breaks should be taken away from the ride in order to | | | | manufacturer and consult with them. |
| enable the amusement ride operators/attendants to | | | | Amusement ride operators/attendants should never |
| properly relax so that they may return to work | | | | leave the ride while it is operating. |
| refreshed and rested. | | | | Amusement ride operators/attendants should watch |
| It is of the utmost importance that amusement ride | | | | the ride and riders at all times while it is operating. |
| operators/attendants be totally familiar with the rides | | | | Remembering and following these rules while operating |
| that they are operating. They should observe how the | | | | amusement rides will significantly increase the chances |
| ride operates, and the motions involved in their | | | | of a safe and enjoyable time for everyone, riders and |
| operation until they understand them completely. | | | | operators/attendants alike, while lessening the prospect |
| Every ride has a safety zone, which is the area from | | | | of stricter insurance terms and licensing requirements |
| which the ride is operated. This safety zone is usually | | | | for the amusement ride hirers/operators. |