AMUSEMENT PARK SAFETY
It's again time for families to visit amusement parks to enjoy fresh air, fun foods, and thrill rides.
Amusement parks can be very exciting for families, but don't let your young children take chances.
- Comply with age or height restrictions.
- Chaperone youngsters.
- Secure safety harnesses and restraints.
- Avoid loose-fitting clothing, especially baggy sleeves.
- Kids should keep hands inside rides and hold on.
- Know where first aid or EMT service is located.
An amusement park visitor won an arbitrated award after falling from a ferris wheel. The amusement park's management was determined to be negligent in failing to lock the rider in his seat and maintain the ride in good operating condition.
