Industry Safety

Safety Resources

While the amusement and theme park industry is in the business of fun, it takes all aspects
of this business very seriously, especially safety. IAAPA provides you the resources and
opportunities to be up to date on safety developments.

Get involved in Industry Safety Events!

National Missing Children's Day

May 25, 2008

May 25, 2008 will mark the 26th National Missing Children’s Day. First proclaimed by U.S. President Ronald Reagan and observed by every administration since, May 25th is the anniversary of the day in 1979 when 6-year-old Etan Patz disappeared from a New York street corner on his way to school.

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children marks the National Missing Children’s Day with the TAKE 25 program, which aims to heighten awareness of children's personal safety issues. With a focus on prevention, the campaign encourages parents, guardians, and other role models to spend time talking to kids to teach them ways to be safer.

Join other IAAPA members in our effort to promote safety among our children.  Visit www.take25.org to find ways to actively participate in the TAKE 25 program.

Suggestions for Holding TAKE 25 Events at your facility.

How to Plan a TAKE 25 Event.

Suggested TAKE 25 Events.

25 Ways to Keep Kids Safer.

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Attractions Safety Awareness Week

May 31 - June 8, 2008

In an effort to showcase the industry’s safety record and diligence to lawmakers and the public, IAAPA has established an industry-wide “Attractions Safety Awareness Week” May 31-June 8, 2008.

The week will take a multi-faceted educational approach to informing legislators and the public about amusement park safety practices. IAAPA has prepared an Attracions Safety Awareness Week took kit for members to use as a guide for planning their week, but ultimately individual members will determine the extent to which their facilities are involved.

Read letter from Government Relations Chairman Will Morey about Safety Week

Download tool kit (MS word doc)

Download tool kit (Adobe PDF)

Guidelines for hosting public officials

 

For more information or to leave feedback, please contact IAAPA Government Relations.

Safety Information

 

Amusement Ride Safety

Statement of IAAPA President on National Amusement Park Ride Safety Act (H.R. 2320)

Injury Statistics

Ride Injuries

Safety Tips

Ride Safety in the United States

Ride Operator Training Overview

Ride Operator Training and Age

G-forces

Design and Techology

Regulations and Standards

Ride Restraints

ASTM Standards

Water Park Safety

Water Park Safety

Water Park Safety Tips

Ride Safety Report

IAAPA Annual Amusement Ride Incident Report

National Safety Council in the Fixed-Site Ride Injury Survey, 2005 update

2001-2002 Fixed-Site Amusement Ride Injury Survey Analysis

2003 Fixed-Site Amusement Ride Injury Survey

Safety Conferences

Middle East Safety Conference