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In this amusement devices newsletter, learn about new and revised safety orders, our new Design Registration Portal for amusement devices, and more.
Hello,
As we wrap up another busy season for the amusement devices industry, we’d like to thank our partners for their hard work in keeping British Columbians safe. Ensuring amusement rides are as safe as they’re thrilling is a substantial responsibility, and we’re proud to support you.
Most periodic inspections are performed between March to September. To help ensure these inspections go as smoothly and effectively as possible, we’ve put together a blog highlighting what our safety officers focus on during these assessments.
New Design Registration Portal for Amusement Devices
New Design Registration Portal for Amusement Devices
The new Design Registration Portal for amusement devices is now live. Updated with your needs in mind, the portal offers a more efficient and streamlined experience, giving you more autonomy to manage your design registration submissions.
Zipline Braking Systems and Landing Zone Requirements
This new safety order highlights the importance of maintaining proper clearances, managing speed upon landing, and ensuring that braking systems are designed, maintained, and inspected properly.
Returning an Amusement Ride or Amusement Device Back to Service Following an Incident
This new directive clarifies the responsibilities of owners and operators of amusement devices when returning an amusement device to service following an incident.
According to our 2023 State of Safety Report, we saw an increase of incidents and injuries in the amusement devices technology. This increase is proportional to the rise of amusement devices usage back to pre-pandemic levels.
Last year, we published a report about a severe zipline incident where a rider collided with a metal rolling staircase. The rider sustained injuries to their leg and was transported to the hospital for treatment.
The cause of the incident was the staircase not being secured in a safe position before the go ahead was given to launch.
Read the reportto learn actionable steps you can take to prevent similar accidents.
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