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Elevating and Amusement Devices Safety Program Technical Standards and Safety Authority This file contains historical documents (or regulatory instruments) that formed part of Ontario's Amusement Devices Regulatory Landscape.

The documents enclosed are those which have been Archived due to to their age, being superseded by other documents or otherwise removed from the current ACTIVE Regulatory Listing Technical Standards & Safety AMUSEMENT DEVICES Authority INDEX of DIRECTOR'S ORDERS, RULINGS & BULLETINS

Active or Type ID No. DATE SUBJECT Compliance Past Due STATUS Archive

CAD 541‐21 AD CAD Amendment draft draft AD 540‐19 Jan‐24‐19 Drop off practive for Inflatable device rentals Active Active AD 539‐19 Jan‐24‐19 Rectroactive AD CAD Amendment 535‐18 RequirementsActive AD 538‐19 Jan‐24‐19 Pre‐Examination Checklist for Amusement Rides Active AD 537‐17 Dec‐20‐17 Free Fall Descenders vs Auto Belay Devices Active AD 536‐17 Dec‐20‐17 Zip Line Harness Requirements Active Compliance Past Due CAD 535‐18 Sep‐21‐18 AD CAD Amendment Active DO 534‐18 Apr‐27‐18 Additional Inspection Requirements for Corrosion of Aging Rides Active DG 531‐09‐r1 Nov‐20‐12 Incident Reporting Directors Guideline Active EP 513‐00‐r2 Jan‐21‐07 Procedure for Managing Inspections of Amusement Devices Active Active

Active or Type ID No. DATE SUBJECT Compliance Past Due STATUS Archive CAD CAD534‐12 Apr‐17‐12 Amendment to Amusement Devices Code Adoption Document Archive Superseded ‐ by AD CAD AD 533‐12 Mar‐02‐12 Welding and NDT of Structural Steel Repairs of Cracks Archive Superseded ‐ by AD CAD DSO 532‐12 Jan‐23‐12 Grover Watkins Swinger ‐ Replacement of Seat Belts Archive DG 531‐09 Jan‐06‐10 Incident Reporting Directors Guideline Archive Superseded ‐ by rev CAD 530‐09 Mar‐01‐09 Zipline CAD Amendment Archive Superseded ‐ by AD CAD DSO 529‐08 Jan‐02‐08 Seat Belt Installation on Eli Big Wheel, Scramblers and Little Wheels Archive Compliance Past Due Active SA 527‐07 Feb‐28‐07 Go Kart Entanglement Protection Archive Compliance Past Due Superseded ‐ by AD CAD IB 526‐06 Dec‐06‐06 Changes to Licence Renewal Dates Archive DSO 522‐04‐r2 Oct‐26‐04 Sizzler ‐ Shut Down Safety Order & Restart Requirements Archive Compliance Past Due DSO 522‐04‐r1 Sep‐22‐04 Sizzler ‐ Shut Down Safety Order & Restart Requirements Archive Superseded ‐ by rev DSO 522‐04 Sep‐20‐04 Sizzler ‐ Shut Down Safety Order Archive Superseded ‐ by rev IB 521‐04 Jul‐07‐04 Best Practices for the Amusement Ride Industry Archive DSO 520‐04‐r1 Apr‐26‐05 Gravitron ‐ Shut Down Safety Order & Restart Requirements Archive Compliance Past Due DSO 520‐04 Apr‐08‐04 Gravitron ‐ Shut Down Safety Order Archive Superseded ‐ by rev IB 516‐02 Apr‐18‐02 Current and Updated Instruction(s) for Operation, Maintenance, Inspection & Testing of Amusement Device Archive Superseded ‐ by AD CAD IB 515‐00 Jul‐21‐00 New Regulation on Bungee Rides or Bungee Type Devices Archive Superseded ‐ by AD CAD DO 514‐00 Mar‐18‐00 Adoption of the CSA Z267‐00 Safety Code of Amusement Rides and Devices Archive Superseded ‐ by AD CAD EP 513‐00‐r1 Mar‐14‐01 Procedure for Managing Inspections of Amusement Devices Archive Superseded ‐ by rev EP 513‐00 Mar‐16‐00 Procedure for managing Inspections of Amusement Devices Archive Superseded ‐ by rev IB 512‐00 Mar‐16‐00 Information on forthcoming CSA Standard on Amusement Devices Archive Superseded ‐ by 514‐00 EP 511‐99 Aug‐04‐99 Operating Schedules for Amusement Devices for the 1999 Calendar Year Archive Compliance Past Due IB 510‐98 Mar‐29‐99 Go‐Kart Activities and Like Activities not open to the public Archive IB 509‐98 Oct‐28‐98 Pressure Vessels, Pipes, Fittings in a Pneumatic System on an Amusement Device Archive Superseded by Regulation SA 508‐98 Oct‐05‐98 All Amusement Devices incorporating Elastic & Non‐Elastic Suspension Systems Archive Compliance Past Due Superseded ‐ by AD CAD SA 507‐98 Sep‐10‐98 Safety Alert for "Ranger/Kamikase/Hi‐Flyer" manufactured by Far Fabbri, SRL(Rovigo) It. Archive Compliance Past Due SA 506‐98‐r1 Mar‐25‐99 Safety Alert for Himalaya made by Reverchon, S.A. Industries Archive Compliance Past Due SA 506‐98 Jul‐22‐98 Safety Alert for Himalaya made by Reverchon, S.A. Industries Archive Superseded ‐ by rev DR 505‐97 Jun‐12‐97 Tandem Riding in a Kart at Go‐Kart Tracks ‐ Clarification of Ontario Regulation s43 Archive Superseded ‐ by AD CAD DR 504‐96‐r2 Jan‐13‐98 Kart Rollover Protective Structure and Seat Belt Assembly Requirement Archive Superseded ‐ by AD CAD DR 504‐96‐r1 Jun‐12‐97 Kart Rollover Protective Structure and Seat Belt Assembly Requirement Archive Superseded ‐ by rev DR 504‐96 Aug‐23‐96 Kart Rollover Protective Structure and Seat Belt Assembly Requirement Archive Superseded ‐ by rev DR 503‐95 Mar‐01‐95 An Alternate Way to Install Barriers on a Go‐Kart Track Archive Superseded ‐ by AD CAD DR 502‐87 Jul‐14‐87 Reporting of Accidents and Incidents under the Amusment Devices Act Archive Superseded ‐ by O.Reg. 221/01 DR 501‐87 Jul‐20‐87 Designation of Amusement Device Types Archive Superseded ‐ by AD CAD

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Active or Type ID No. DATE SUBJECT Compliance Past Due STATUS Archive

ID No. Not Issued / Not Included STATUS 528‐07 never issued 525‐07 never issued 524‐07 never issued 523‐07 never issued 519‐04 never issued 518‐04 never issued 517‐04 never issued

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Ref. No.: Rev. No.: Elevating and Amusement Devices Safety Division 501/87 Date: Date: DIRECTOR’S RULING July 20, 1987

Subject: DESIGNATION OF AMUSEMENT DEVICE TYPES

Sent to: ALL AMUSEMENT DEVICES LICENSEES

(A) AMUSEMENT DEVICE TYPES

Each amusement device shall be designated in item 14 of the specification form (#09071) as one of the types listed in Part (B) and defined in Part (C) of this Ruling.

(B) LIST OF TYPES OF AMUSEMENT DEVICES:

NO. GROUP NO. TYPE 11 Non-Guided Antique Cars 12 Guided Antique Cars 13 Non-Guided Miniature Racing Cars 1 Automobile Rides 14 Guided Miniature Racing Cars 15 Bumper Cars 19 Other Automobile Rides 21 Horizontally Revolving Ride 2 Coaster Rides 22 Powered-Coasters 29 Other Coaster Rides 3 Water-Slide 31 Water-Slide 4 Flume Rides 41 Flume Rides 5 Dry Slides 51 Dry-Slides 61 Revolving Vertical Wheel Ride 62 Vertically Revolving Ride 63 Horizontally Revolving Ride 64 Vertically & Horizontally Revolving Ride 6 Circular Rides 65 Track-Guided Circular Ride 66 Rotors 67 Turntables 69 Other Circular Rides 71 Miniature Train Ride 7 Train Rides 79 Other Train Rides 8 Swinging Rides 81 Swinging Rides 91 Bumper Boats 92 Paddle Boats 9 Boat Rides 93 Track-Guided Boats 94 Self-Propelled Boats 99 Other Boat Rides 10 Inflated Rides 101 Inflated Rides 11 Fun House 111 Fun House 121 Adult Go-Karts 12 Go-Karts 122 Kiddie Go-Karts 19 Other Amusement Devices 199 Others • See also Part (D) in this Ruling.

Further information may be obtained by contacting: Director - ED/AD Division, Technical Standards and Safety Authority, 4th Floor – West Tower, 3300 Bloor St. West, Etobicoke ON., M8X 2X4 Ph:416 325 2000 Fx:416 326 8248 AD-501-87.doc 1/4

01 “Automobile Ride” means an amusement ride in which the passenger carrying unit is in the form of a motor vehicle that travels within or along a pre-determined path; ( R )

011 “Non-Guided Antique Cars” means an automobile ride where the passenger carrying unit is in the form of a replica antique car, which is guided around the pre-determined path by a single centre-positioned guide or rail- track, but which does not include bumper cars or miniature racing cars;

012 “Guided Antique Cars” means an automobile ride where the passenger carrying unit is in the form of a replica antique, which is guided around the pre-determined path by a single centre-positioned guide or rail-track, but which does not include bumper cars or miniature racing cars;

013 “Non-Guided Miniature Racing Cars” means an automobile ride where the passenger carrying unit is in the form of a racing car, which is not guided along the pre-determined path, but which does not include bumper cars or antique cars;

014 Guided Miniature Racing Cars” means an automobile ride where the passenger carrying unit is in the form of a racing car, which is guided around the pre-determined path by a single centre-positioned guide or rail-track, but which does not include bumper or antique cars;

015 “Bumper Car” means an automobile ride where the passenger carrying units are equipped with an encircling buffer device and operate in an enclosed area consisting of a runway and a current grid and where the action of passengers may cause one passenger carrying unit to impact into another. ( R )

019 “Other Automobile Rides” means an amusement ride in which the passenger carrying unit is in the form of a motor vehicle, but which does not include non-guided or guided antique cars, non-guided or guided miniature racing cars or bumper cars.

02 “Coaster Ride” means an amusement ride where passenger carrying units gain potential energy by being driven to a pre-determined height from which they descend along a fixed track. ( R )

021 “Roller Coaster” means a coaster ride where the passenger carrying unit after being driven to a per-determined height, travels along the fixed track with the assistance of gravity forces only.

022 “Powered Coaster” means a coaster ride where the passenger carrying unit travels along the fixed track by means of a friction drive device assisted in places by gravity forces.

029 “Other Coaster Rides” means an amusement ride where passenger carrying units gain potential energy by being driven to a pre-determined height from which they descend along a fixed track, but does not include roller coasters or powered coasters.

031 “Water-Slide” means an amusement device that consists of one or more inclined channels that contain continuously running water, on which a person slides down from a pre-determined height into a splash pool and that incorporates facilities for water treatment. (R )

041 “Flume Ride” means an amusement ride where the passenger carrying units are propelled along a water channel by the flow of water and that incorporates a lifting mechanism that imparts potential energy to the passenger carrying units allowing them to descend by kinetic energy along an inclined water channel into a horizontally water channel that decelerates the passenger carrying units. ( R )

051 “Dry Slide” means an amusement ride that consists of one or more inclined channels that do not contain water and on which a person slides down from a pre-determined height into a landing area. ( R ) 06 “Circular Ride” means an amusement ride who motion is primarily rotary in a fixed or variable plane from the Further information may be obtained by contacting: Director - ED/AD Division, Technical Standards and Safety Authority, 4th Floor – West Tower, 3300 Bloor St. West, Etobicoke ON., M8X 2X4 Ph:416 325 2000 Fx:416 326 8248 AD-501-87.doc 2/4

horizontal.

061 “Revolving Vertical Wheel” means a circular ride in the form of a spoked wheel with the passenger carrying units located around the periphery of the wheel, which rotates vertically around horizontally axis.

062 “Vertically Revolving Ride” means a circular ride whose motion occurs around a fixed vertical plane.

063 “Horizontally Revolving Ride” means a circular ride whose motion occurs in a fixed or variable plane from horizontally to 45 degrees above horizontal.

064 “Vertically and Horizontally Revolving Ride” means a circular ride who motion combines both the horizontal and vertical planes during a normal operating cycle.

065 “Track-Guided Circular Ride” means circular rides whose passenger carrying unit is attached to a pre- determined track which guides the passenger-carrying-unit through the ride cycle.

066 “Rotor Ride” means an amusement ride in which the passengers by the action of centrifugal force are maintained against the inner wall of a rotating vertical cylinder at the same time that the floor of the cylinder is lowered away from the feet of the passengers. ( R )

067 “Turntable” means an amusement ride in which passengers are positioned on a smooth, flat, circular table that is surrounded by a cushioned barrier and that by the action of the table rotating tends to force the passengers to slide off the table and into the cushioned barrier. ( R )

069 “Other Circular Ride” means an amusement ride whose motion is primarily rotary in a fixed or variable plane from the horizontal but which does not include revolving vertical wheel rides, vertically revolving rides, horizontally revolving rides, vertically and horizontally revolving rides, track-guided circular rides, rotor rides or turntables.

07 “Train Ride” means an amusement ride in which the passenger carrying units are pulled along a pre-determined railed track.

071 “Miniature Train Ride” means a train ride in which the pulling unit is in the form of a miniature locomotive engine.

079 “Other Train Ride” means an amusement ride in which the passenger carrying units are pulled along a pre- determined railed track but which does not include miniature train rides.

081 “Swinging Ride” means an amusement ride in which the passenger carrying unit, suspended from a horizontal shaft, swings through a vertical arc up to a maximum of plus or minus 90 degrees from the vertical rest position of the passenger carrying unit.

09 “Boat Ride” means an amusement ride in which the passenger carrying unit, during its normal operating cycle, travels around a controlled area of water.

091 “Bumper Boats” means a boat ride where the passenger carrying unit is in the form of an inflatable inner-tube with a centre-positioned motor and where, by the action of the passenger, may cause one passenger carrying unit to impact into another.

092 “Paddle Boats” means a boat ride in which the passenger carrying unit is propelled through the water by means of rotating paddles, whose motion is supplied by the action of the passenger.

093 “Track Guided Boat” means a boat ride in which the motion of the passenger carrying unit through the water is pre-determined along a submerged track. 094 “Self-Propelled Boat” means a boat ride in which the passenger carrying unit is propelled through an enclosed Further information may be obtained by contacting: Director - ED/AD Division, Technical Standards and Safety Authority, 4th Floor – West Tower, 3300 Bloor St. West, Etobicoke ON., M8X 2X4 Ph:416 325 2000 Fx:416 326 8248 AD-501-87.doc 3/4

area of water by means of an internal combustion engine either coupled to a propeller or by the ejection of a stream of air or water.

099 “Other Boat Ride” means an amusement ride in which the passenger carrying unit travels around a controlled area of water but which does not include bumper boats, paddle boats, track-guided boats or self-propelled boats.

101 “Inflated Ride” means an amusement ride that employs a high-strength fabric or film that achieves its strength, shape and stability by pre-tensioning with internal air pressure and may incorporate additional structural and mechanical equipment.

111 “Fun House” means an amusement ride that is in the form of an enclosure containing various devices that entertain people by moving them by mechanical means, but does not include the devices where the people are moved by means of any other type of amusement device defined herein.

12 “Go Kart” means an amusement device that consists of one or more karts that are driven on a go-kart track and includes the pit area and surrounding area, but does not include automobile rides. ( R )

121 “Adult Go-Kart” means a go-kart amusement device that uses karts designed for use by persons who are at least 1320 millimetres in height.

122 “Kiddie Go-Kart” means a go-kart amusement device that uses karts designed for use by persons who do not exceed 1375 millimetres in height.

19 “Other Amusement Device” means an amusement device other than a type defined herein.

Part D: The following table lists examples of amusement rides that would be categorized under group 6: CIRCULAR RIDES 061 062 063 064 065 Revolving Vertical Vertically Revolving Horizontally Revolving Ride Vertical/Horizontal Track-Guided Wheel Ride Ride Revolving Ride Circular Ride Trambant Carousel Ferris Wheel Rampage Tiki Tiki Yo-Yo Round Up Himalayas Big Wheel Zipper Dry Boat Ride Saturn 6 Enterprise Materhorn Sky Diver Rock-O-Plane Hampton Cars Hurricane Force 10 Flying Bobs Turbo Chair-O-Plane Space Age Umbrella Wave Swinger UFO Musik Express Roll-O-Plane Tank Ride Rock and Roll Polar Express Rainbow Hampton Motorcycles Scrambler Diskoteck Flying Dragon Wet Boat Ride Polyp Swiss Bobs Swinging Gym Cobra Satellite Rocket Ride Falling Star Fire Engine Spider Bayern Curve Loop-O-Plane Umbrella Car Ride Monster Sea Storm 1001 Nights Whip Octopus Twister Sky Wheel Lady Bug Merry Mixer Super Loops Safari Helicopter Thunderbolt Jeep Ride Sky Fighter Explorer Star Fighter Paratrooper Mini Jets Hully Gully Red Baron Gravition Tubs of Fun Merry-Go-Ground Elephants

Elevating and Amusement Devices Ref. No.: Rev. No.: Safety Division 502/87 Date: Date: DIRECTOR’S RULING July 14, 1987

Subject: Reporting Of Accidents And Incidents Under Amusement Devices Act

Sent to: All Amusement Devices Licensees

1. REPORTING REQUIRED

1.1. Section 16 of the Amusement Devices Act requires that licensees report accidents and incidents.

1.2. Reporting is required for accidents involving persons riding on, or being in the vicinity of an amusement device, but limited to injuries caused by the operation, misuse or failure of amusement device or by misconduct of a person.

1.3. Reporting is also required for serious incidents as defined in 2.1.

2. GUIDELINES

OCCURRENCE ACTION REQUIRED I) Death or Serious Report immediately to Elevating Devices Branch. Day Tel. (416)234-6060 Injury After Hours Tel. No. (416)325-1090 ii) Less Serious Injury Notify the Elevating Devices Branch by telephone within 24 hours followed up by a full written report within 7 days. Day Tel. No. (416)234-6060 After Hours Tel. No. (416)325-1090 iii) Serious Incident Notify Elevating Devices Branch by telephone within 24 hours followed up by a full written report within 7 days. iv) Minor Injuries These shall be recorded in the log book of the amusement devices.

2.1 DEFINITIONS

“Serious Injury” means an injury of critical nature that results in life being placed in jeopardy, such as, substantial loss of blood, loss of a limb, loss of sight in an eye, fracture of arm or leg, or extensive burns to the body.

“Less Serious Injury” means an injury to a person that is other than a serious or minor injury.

“Serious Incident” means an occurrence that would have resulted in serious injuries or death, and includes, but is not limited to, the collapse of an amusement ride or portions thereof, detachment of passenger carrying unit, collisions of or the sudden unanticipated stopping of the passenger carrying unit.

“Minor Injury” means an injury that results in minor first aid treatment after which the injured person can resume his or her normal activity, and which includes minor cuts, fainting or motion sickness.

Elevating and Amusement Devices Ref. No.: Rev. No.: Safety Division 503/95 Date: Date: DIRECTOR’S RULING March 1, 1995

Subject: AN ALTERNATE WAY TO INSTALL BARRIERS ON A GO-KART TRACK

Sent to: ALL AMUSEMENT DEVICES LICENSEES

INTRODUCTION:

Ontario Regulation requires a barrier to be installed along the outer edge of a go-kart track curve. This is to prevent a go-kart from accidentally leaving the go-kart track at its outer edge of the curve.

Ontario Go-kart Track Owners Association, Inc. has rationalized that a barrier installed away from an outer edge of a go-kart track curve would provide similar level of safety as that of a barrier installed along that outer edge of the curve. Where a barrier is installed away from an outer edge of a go-kart track curve, the shoulder between the barrier and the outer edge of the go-kart track curve becomes an effective safety zone for a go-kart to run-off on to avoid collision against oncoming go-karts. Where there is room on a go-kart track, installation of a barrier away from an outer edge of a go-kart track curve is an accepted practice in USA and United Kingdom.

CRITERIA FOR AN ALTERNATE WAY TO INSTALL BARRIERS ON A GO-KART TRACK:

Where a barrier is located away from an outer edge of any go-kart track curve, it shall meet the performance criteria contained in Section 55 of the Ontario Regulation and the following: a) the shoulder within the sector formed by the outer edge of go-kart track curve and the barrier shall:

i) be level with the go-kart track or sloped towards or away from the go-kart track at a gradient that does not exceed a 1:12 ratio; and ii) have a smooth and firm surface; and b) the location and the length of a barrier shall be such as to confine a go-kart, accidentally leaving any part of an outer edge of a go-kart track curve, within the section formed by that outer edge of the curve and the barrier. For the purpose of Regulation Section 55(4)(a)(ii), the proper part of the track shall be deemed to be the shoulder within the sector formed by the outer edge of go-kart track curve and the barrier.

CLARIFICATION:

On several occasions clarification has been sought by go-kart track owners, engineers and inspectors of the phrase "outer edge of every go-kart track curve" used in Subsection 55(3) (a) of Ontario Regulation. Similar phrase is used in this ruling. It is appropriate to clarify the meaning of this phrase in this ruling.

An "outer edge of a go-kart track curve" is that edge the kart gravitates towards (as a result of centrifugal forces) when negotiating that curve. An outer edge of a go-kart track curve starts at a point where a kart begins to negotiate the curve and ends at a point where the kart has completed negotiating the curve, based on the direction of the kart travel.

Ref. No.: Rev. No.: Elevating and Amusement Devices Safety Division 504/96 Date: Date: DIRECTOR’S RULING August 23, 1996

Subject: Kart Rollover Protective Structure And Seat Belt Assembly Requirements

Sent to: All Amusement Devices Licensees

1. INTERPRETATION

In this Ruling,

Rollover Protective Structure means a system of structural members permanently affixed to a kart with intent to minimize the crushing risks to a person, who is restrained and properly seated in a kart, should the kart roll over. It includes any sub-frames, brackets, and mounting provisions used for affixing to the kart.

Seat Belt Assembly means any strap, webbing, or similar device, including buckles, other fasteners and hardware provided for installation of the assembly, that is provided to maintain a person in the kart seat with intent to minimize injuries to the person in the event of collision or roll over of the kart.

Pelvic Restraint means a portion of a seat belt assembly intended to restrain movement of the pelvis.

Upper Torso Restraint means a portion of a seat belt assembly intended to restrain movement of the chest and shoulder regions.

2. DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE AND SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY

2.1 General The rollover protective structure and seat belt assembly shall be designed:

a) to withstand static and dynamic loads at maximum speed, acceleration, and deceleration of the kart; b) to withstand impact loads resulting from collision or rollover of the kart at its maximum speed; and c) to minimize injuries to all persons in the kart, in the event of collision or roll over of the kart at its maximum speed.

2.2 Rollover Protective Structure Rollover protective structure shall:

a) be of such dimensions as to minimize the crushing risks to any person restrained in a kart seat by the seat belt assembly, in the event the kart rolls over; and b) include padded head rests for any person seated in the kart.

2.2.1 Every go-kart track shall have a sign conspicuously posted at the track entrance and the pit area indicating that those persons who are not substantially protected by the rollover protective structures shall be prohibited from riding the karts.

2.3 Seat Belt Assembly 2.3.1 Seat belt assembly shall:

a) be designed for a single person application;

b) incorporate as a minimum pelvic restraint and upper torso restraint;

c) be so designed that the failure or release of the pelvic restraint does not make the upper torso restraint ineffective, and Further information may be obtained by contacting: Director - ED/AD Division, Technical Standards and Safety Authority, 4th Floor – West Tower, 3300 Bloor St. West, Etobicoke ON., M8X 2X4 Ph:416 325 2000 Fx:416 326 8248 AD-504-96.doc 1/3

vice versa;

d) maintain a person’s location in the kart seat in the event of the kart roll over or collision;

e) be adjustable to fit snugly any person in the kart; and

f) be designed to prevent inadvertent release and relaxation of the assembly.

2.3.2 The replacement criteria shall be identified in the maintenance manual with respect to wear and tear through usage and any other environmental factors that may have adverse effect on the safety of the seat belt assembly.

2.3.3 An operator or an attendant shall check that any person riding a kart is adequately restrained in the seat by the seat belt assembly prior to the kart leaving the pit area.

3. ORDER TO LICENSEE

3.1 Karts on go-kart tracks constructed on or after January 1, 1997

Each kart on go-kart tracks constructed on or after January 1, 1997 shall be provided with the rollover protective structure and seat belt assembly conforming to the requirements specified in Section 2 of this Ruling.

A technical dossier filed with the Director in accordance with Section 7(2) of the Ontario Regulation 342 shall demonstrate the conformance with Section 2 of this Ruling..

3.2 Karts on go-kart tracks constructed before January 1, 1997

3.2.1 Mandatory Retrofitting

After January 1, 1997 a kart, that either replaces an existing kart or is added to an existing fleet of karts at a go-kart track constructed before January 1, 1997, shall be equipped with the rollover protective structure and seat belt assembly conforming to the requirements in Section 2 of this Ruling.

A technical dossier, demonstrating conformance with Section 2 of the Ruling, shall be filed with the Director in accordance with Section 8 of the Ontario Regulation 342

3.2.2 Voluntary Retrofitting A kart at the go-kart track constructed before January 1, 1997 may be retrofitted as follows:

➢ rollover protective structure; or ➢ rollover protective structure and seat belt assembly.

Karts shall not be retrofitted with the seat belt assembly alone. The retrofitting shall conform to the applicable requirements of Sections 2.2 and 2.3 of this Ruling.

A technical dossier, demonstrating conformance with applicable requirements of Sections 2.2 and 2.3 of the Ruling, shall be filed with the Director in accordance with Section 8 of the Ontario Regulation 342

4. BACKGROUND

The requirements for provision of the kart with rollover protective structures and seat belt assemblies are introduced with this Ruling as follow-up to the Coroner’s Jury Recommendations following the Inquest in the Go-kart fatality at Shannonville in Ontario.

This Ruling was prepared in consultation with the Ontario Go-kart Track Owners Association. Rollover protective structures and seat belt assemblies are already mandatory in several USA jurisdictions. The trend for use of such safety protective features is on the rise elsewhere.

Ref. No.: Rev. No.: Elevating and Amusement Devices Safety Division 504/96 1 Date: Date: DIRECTOR’S RULING August 23, 1996 June 12, 1997

Subject: Kart Rollover Protective Structure And Seat Belt Assembly Requirements

Sent to: All Amusement Devices Licensees

1. INTERPRETATION

In this Ruling,

Pelvic Restraint means a portion of a seat belt assembly intended to restrain movement of the pelvis.

Upper Torso Restraint means a portion of a seat belt assembly intended to restrain movement of the chest and shoulder regions.

2. DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE AND SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY

2.1 General The rollover protective structure and seat belt assembly shall be designed:

2.2 Rollover Protective Structure Rollover protective structure shall:

2.3 Seat Belt Assembly 2.3.1 Seat belt assembly shall:

a) be designed for a single person application; b) incorporate as a minimum pelvic restraint and upper torso restraint;

c) be so designed that the failure or release of the pelvic restraint does not make the upper torso restraint ineffective, and vice versa; Further information may be obtained by contacting: Director - ED/AD Division, Technical Standards and Safety Authority, 4th Floor – West Tower, 3300 Bloor St. West, Etobicoke ON., M8X 2X4 Ph:416 325 2000 Fx:416 326 8248 AD-504-96-r1.doc 1/2

d) maintain a person’s location in the kart seat in the event of the kart roll over or collision; e) be adjustable to fit snugly any person in the kart; and f) be designed to prevent inadvertent release and relaxation of the assembly.

2.3.3 An operator or an attendant shall check that any person riding a kart is adequately restrained in the seat by the seat belt assembly prior to the kart leaving the pit area.

3. ORDER TO LICENSEE 3.1 Karts on go-kart tracks constructed on or after January 1, 1997

A technical dossier filed with the Director in accordance with Section 7(2) of the Ontario Regulation 342 shall demonstrate the conformance with Section 2 of this Ruling..

3.2 Karts on go-kart tracks constructed before January 1, 1997 3.2.1 Mandatory Retrofitting

A technical dossier, demonstrating conformance with Section 2 of the Ruling, shall be filed with the Director in accordance with Section 8 of the Ontario Regulation 342

3.2.2 Voluntary Retrofitting Existing kart at the go-kart track constructed before January 1, 1997 may be fitted with:

➢ rollover protective structure; or ➢ rollover protective structure and seat belt assembly.

Karts shall not be fitted with the seat belt assembly alone. The rollover protective structure and seat belt assembly on an existing kart shall conform to the applicable requirements of Sections 2.2 and 2.3 of this Ruling.

A technical dossier, demonstrating conformance with applicable requirements of Sections 2.2 and 2.3 of the Ruling, shall be filed with the Director in accordance with Section 7(6)(a) of the Ontario Regulation.

4. BACKGROUND

5. EXPLANATION OF REVISONS Section 3.2.2 of this Ruling has been corrected to reflect an understanding reached with the Ontario Go-Kart Track Owners Association, i.e., that the licensee to amend the technical dossier in accordance with Section 7(6)(a) instead of Section 8 as specified in the earlier issue of this Ruling. The remaining changes in this Section are editorial in nature.

Elevating and Amusement Devices Ref. No.: Rev. No.: Safety Division 504 / 96 2 Date: Date: DIRECTOR’S RULING August 23 /96 January 13 /98

Subject: KART ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE AND SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY REQUIREMENTS Sent to: ALL AMUSEMENT DEVICES LICENSEES

1. INTERPRETATION

In this Ruling,

Pelvic Restraint means a portion of a seat belt assembly intended to restrain movement of the pelvis.

Upper Torso Restraint means a portion of a seat belt assembly intended to restrain movement of the chest and shoulder regions.

2. DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE AND SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY

2.1 General

The rollover protective structure and seat belt assembly shall be designed:

a. to withstand static and dynamic loads at maximum speed, acceleration, and deceleration of the kart;

b. to withstand impact loads resulting from collision or rollover of the kart at its maximum speed; and

c. to minimize injuries to all persons in the kart, in the event of collision or roll over of the kart at its maximum speed.

2.2 Rollover Protective Structure

Rollover protective structure shall:

a. be of such dimensions as to minimize the crushing risks to any person restrained in a kart seat by the seat belt assembly, in the event the kart rolls over; and

b. include padded head rests for any person seated in the kart.

2.3 Seat Belt Assembly

2.3.1 Seat belt assembly shall:

c. be designed for a single person application;

d. incorporate as a minimum pelvic restraint and upper torso restraint;

e. be so designed that the failure or release of the pelvic restraint does not make the upper torso restraint ineffective, and vice versa;

f. maintain a person's location in the kart seat in the event of the kart roll over or collision;

g. be adjustable to fit snugly any person in the kart; and

h. be designed to prevent inadvertent release and relaxation of the assembly.

2.3.3 An operator or an attendant shall check that any person riding a kart is adequately restrained in the seat by the seat belt assembly prior to the kart leaving the pit area.

3. ORDER TO LICENSEE

3.1 Karts on go-kart tracks constructed on or after January 1, 1997

A technical dossier filed with the Director in accordance with Section 7(2) of the Ontario Regulation shall demonstrate the conformance with Section 2 of this Ruling.

3.2 Karts on go-kart tracks constructed before January 1, 1997

3.2.1 Mandatory Retrofitting

A technical dossier, demonstrating conformance with Section 2 of the Ruling, shall be filed with the Director in accordance with Section 8 of the Ontario Regulation.

3.2.2 Existing Kart

Existing kart at the go-kart track constructed before January 1, 1997 shall be fitted with rollover protective structure and seat belt assembly, before December 1, 1998.

The rollover protective structure and seat belt assembly on an existing kart shall conform to the applicable requirements of Sections 2.2 and 2.3 of this Ruling.

4. BACKGROUND

The requirements for provision of the kart with rollover protective structures and seat belt assemblies are introduced with this Ruling as follow-up to the Coroner's Jury Recommendations following the Inquest in the Go- kart fatality at Shannonville in Ontario.

5. EXPLANATION OF REVISIONS

Rev #1: Section 3.2.2 of this Ruling has been corrected to reflect an understanding reached with the Ontario Go- Kart Track Owners Association, i.e., that the licensee to amend the technical dossier in accordance with Section 7(6)(a) instead of Section 8 as specified in the earlier issue of this Ruling. The remaining changes in this Section are editorial in nature.

Rev #2: In keeping with the discussions with the Ontario Go-kart Track Owners Association, TSSA decided to take a proactive step requiring the owners/operators of the go-kart tracks in Ontario to have all existing karts retrofitted with roll bars and seat belts by December 1, 1998. Hence, Section 3.2.2 of this Ruling is revised accordingly.

Elevating and Amusement Devices Ref. No.: Rev. No.: Safety Division 505 / 97 Date: Date: DIRECTOR’S RULING June 12, 1997

Subject: TANDEM RIDING IN A KART AT GO-KART TRACKS - CLARIFICATION OF ONTARIO REGULATION, SECTION 43

Sent to: ALL AMUSEMENT DEVICES LICENSEES

1. ORDER TO LICENSEE

1.1 The tandem riding shall be only permitted in a kart, which is equipped with rollover protective structure and a separate seat belt assembly for each person.

1.2 The rollover protective structure and seat belt assemblies shall comply with the Director’s Ruling #504/96.

2. BACKGROUND

Investigations of accidents on karts with seats for tandem riding have revealed that a child sitting in a kart between an adult and a steering wheel had consistently suffered serious injuries resulting from the child impacting the steering wheel, when the kart collided with barriers or other karts. The injury to the child is magnified due to the increased impact load on the child by the heavier adult pushing the child against the steering wheel upon the collision of the kart.

This Ruling is introduced in consultation with the Ontario Go-kart Track Owners Association and Insurance Industry. Unrestrained tandem riding is, also, not permitted in several USA jurisdiction.

Elevating and Amusement Devices Ref. No.: Rev. No.: Safety Division 506 / 98 Safety Alert Date: Date: Bulletin July 22, 1998

Subject: SAFETY ALERT FOR HIMALAYA MADE BY REVERCHON, S.A. INDUSTRIES

Sent to: ALL AMUSEMENT DEVICES LICENSEES AND CONSULTANTS

1. BACKGROUND

TSSA has been informed of a serious accident on the “Himalaya” amusement device, which resulted in one fatality and two serious injuries.

Attached with this bulletin find the “Amusement Ride Safety Alert” dated July 8, 1998 issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) related to the amusement device known as “Himalaya” manufactured by Reverchon, S.A. Industries, France.

2. ORDER TO LICENSEES

Remove from service all “Himalaya” amusement devices until the “Amusement Ride Safety Alert” dated July 8, 1998 issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is complied with.

______C. E. Vlahovic, Chief Engineer J. Murphy, Chief Inspector

Elevating and Amusement Devices Ref. No.: Rev. No.: Safety Division 506 / 98 1 Safety Alert Date: Date: Bulletin July 22, 1998 March 25 /99

Subject: SAFETY ALERT FOR HIMALAYA MADE BY REVERCHON, S.A. INDUSTRIES

Sent to: ALL AMUSEMENT DEVICES LICENSEES AND CONSULTANTS

1. BACKGROUND

Following a serious accident in 1998 the “Himalaya” amusement ride manufacturer Reverchon, S.A. Industries, issued a safety alert that was attached to the first edition of this Bulletin. More recently the manufacturer has developed a new inspection and maintenance procedures.

Attached with this bulletin find:

(a) the “Amusement Ride Safety Alert” dated July 8, 1998 issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) related to the amusement device known as “Himalaya”, manufactured by Reverchon, S.A. Industries, France.

(b) Memorandum by Reverchon Industries, dated February 22, 1999 and instructions on maintenance, inspection and modification.

2. ORDER TO LICENSEES

2.1 Remove from service all “Himalaya” amusement devices until the “Amusement Ride Safety Alert” dated July 8, 1998 issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is complied with.

2.2 In addition to the Order in Section 2.1, the licensee shall comply with the attached Memorandum and instruction in the following manner:

(a) The new inspection and maintenance procedures shall be enforced immediately.

(b) The use of the tolerance gauge to verify safety of the lap bar latch shall be implemented immediately.

2.3 The licences shall immediately confirm in writing the ownership of the amusement device impacted by this safety alert to the attention Marc Tevyaw, Acting Chief Inspector.

______C. E. Vlahovic, Chief Engineer

Elevating and Amusement Devices Ref. No.: Rev. No.: Safety Division 507 / 98 Safety Alert Date: Date: Bulletin September 10 /98

Subject: SAFETY ALERT FOR “RANGER/KAMIKAZE/HI-FLYER” MANUFACTURED BY FAR FABBRI, S.R.L. (ROVIGO) ITALY

Sent to: ALL AMUSEMENT DEVICES LICENSEES AND CONSULTANTS

1. BACKGROUND

Attached is the Amusement Ride Safey Bulletin dated August 11, 1998 issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) regarding the following amusement device:

· known as “Ranger or Kamikaze” or “High Flyer”.

· manufactured by: Far Fabbri, S.R.L. (Rovigo), Italy.

The safety alert identifies the corroding of metal components of the shoulder restraints on numerous rides in the USA.

2. ORDER TO LICENSEES

2.1 Remove device(s) from service immediately

2.2 Comply with the safety alert issued by CPSC prior to returning device(s) to service.

C. E. Vlahovic, Chief Engineer J. Murphy, Chief Inspector

Elevating and Amusement Devices Ref. No.: Rev. No.: Safety Division 508 / 98 Safety Alert Date: Date: Bulletin October 5 /98

Subject: ALL AMUSEMENT DEVICES INCORPORATING ELASTIC AND NON-ELASTIC SUSPENSION SYSTEMS USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF JUMPING, EJECTING OR SWINGING

Sent to: All Amusement Devices Licensees & Consultants in Ontario, Other National and International Regulatory Authorities & Amusement Devices Standards Writing Organizations

1. BACKGROUND

This safety alert is issued in an effort to warn of a potential hazard and to prevent future incidents similar to the one which occurred on the amusement device named “Bungee Rocket” at the Canadian Central Exhibition, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on August 24, 1998. The rider was launched upwards at an incline trajectory by means of the two diverging pre-stretched bungee cords. Upon reaching the full vertical height, as expected the rider began to free-fall. As the bungee cords reached their natural length to prevent the rider from the free-fall, the attachment of the rider’s full body harness separated from the two side-by-side karabiners connected to the two bungee cords. This separation of the harness attachment caused the rider to free-fall to the ground, and as a result the person suffered fatal injuries. At the preliminary stage, the investigation appears to indicate that the locking mechanisms of both karabiners allowed the separation of the harness attachment from the karabiners. Further tests are in process, to determine whether it was human error or mechanical failure.

2. ORDER TO ONTARIO LICENSEES

In order to ensure public safety, all amusement devices incorporating elastic and non-elastic suspension systems using karabiners as a sole means for suspending a person for the purpose of jumping, ejecting or swinging, shall be removed from service until further notice. However, licensees may submit an alternate proposal, as a means for supporting a rider, for an engineering evaluation and assessment. The proposal will be reviewed on a priority basis.

Further information will be made available, as appropriate, as to the cause of the accident and the plan of action resulting from the outcome of this investigation upon its completion in order to prevent a similar occurrence.

3. NOTE:

Should it be necessary to contact this office regarding this alert, please call Gord Kanani at (416) 325-2130 or Jeff Garner at (416) 325-1126 ______E. Stephan, Director c.c.: Dr. B. Bechard, Regional Coroner

Elevating and Amusement Devices Ref. No.: Rev. No.: Safety Division 509 / 98 Information / Interpretation Date: Date: Bulletin October 28 /98

Subject: • Pressure vessels, pipes and fittings in a pneumatic system on an amusement devices • Application of Boiler and Pressure Vessels Act to Amusement Devices

Sent to: All Amusement Devices Licensees & Consultants

Introduction

This bulletin provides information regarding the applicability of the Boilers and Pressure Vessels Act and Regulation of Ontario to amusement devices; specifically when determining the safety standards of vessels, piping systems and fittings subjected to compressed air forming part of a pneumatic system.

For the purpose of this information bulletin “the Act” will be referenced to mean “the Boilers and Pressure Vessels Act and Regulation of Ontario”.

1. Exemption from design registration & inspection requirements

The Act exempts the following items from the design registration and inspection requirements:

(a) vessels

➢ with pressure of 15 psi or less, or

➢ 6" or less internal diameter and attached by means other than welding to a 3/4" nominal diameters or less pipe size, or

➢ 1.5 cubic feet in volume and attached by means other than welding to a 3/4" nominal diameters or less pipe size.

(b) piping systems including fittings

➢ with pressure of 15 psi or less, or

➢ 3/4" nominal diameter or less pipe connected by means other than welding.

2. Exemption from periodic in service inspection requirements

Vessels with a capacity of 23 cubic feet or less and pressure of 250 psi or less are exempt from the periodic in service inspections.

3. Items not exempted

For those items not exempt from the Act, the following requirements apply: ➢ designs must be registered;

➢ vessel and fitting manufacturers must have quality program acceptable to TSSA;

➢ an authorized inspector must inspect the vessels during fabrication;

➢ an authorized inspector must inspect piping systems during fabrication and installation.

➢ vessels which are insured shall be periodically inspected at least once every thirty six months by the insurer;

➢ vessels which are not insured shall be periodically inspected once every thirty six months by TSSA.

4. Design registration

Guidelines for design registration are available from TSSA upon request and on the TSSA web site at www.tssa.org

5. Additional Information

Attached with this Bulletin is the “Air Receiver Safety Advisory” notice dated October 6, 1997 issued by the Boilers and Pressure Vessels Safety Division of TSSA providing operating information to ensure continued safety of air receivers.

______C.E. Vlahovic, Chief Engineer J. Murphy, Chief Inspector

Encl.

Elevating and Amusement Devices Ref. No.: Rev. No.: Safety Division 510 / 98 Information / Interpretation Date: Date: Bulletin March 29, 1999

Subject: CRITERIA TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER THE AMUSEMENT DEVICES ACT APPLIES TO GO-KART RACING AND OTHER LIKE ACTIVITIES

Sent to: Go-Kart Industry

This information bulletin responds to the request by Go-kart Industry Stakeholders for criteria to ascertain whether the Amusement Devices Act applies to go-kart racing and other like activities not open to the public.

The Go-kart Industry Stakeholders deferred to TSSA to develop administrative guidelines to use in determining whether a "club" or other organizations are genuinely private and not open to the public, or merely a subterfuge to avoid compliance with the requirements of the Amusement Devices Act.

The following are established factors canvassed by TSSA for the owner/operator to assess what constitutes a facility that is not "open to the public":

1. The organization is selective in its membership and the degree to which the general public is excluded:

Membership is limited. There are membership qualifications. There are age restrictions and/or qualification requirements for membership.

2. There are formal membership procedures:

Prospective members are recommended by an existing member. His/her application is approved by a board of directors or the other members.

3. Membership control over internal governance of the organization:

There are by-laws/memoranda setting out the rules on how decisions are made. The organization carries on a sporting or athletic business exclusively, or in combination with the operation of amusement devices. The organization carries on as a business, or it is not-for-profit in its objects. The local municipality characterizes the organization's status for property tax and licensing purposes as being not open to the public, or as a private sports/athletics facility. The form of governance of the organization is an unincorporated association, not-for-profit corporation, business corporation or co-op.

4. Use of facilities only by members

The facilities are not easily accessible to non-members. Members of the public are not entitled to unrestricted access to the facility; express permission to enter is required of the owner in order to avoid trespassing.

5. Substantiality of dues:

There are substantial dues or other charges. There are annual assessments which cover costs, or user charges.

6. How the organization advertises:

The organization advertises for membership. It does not advertise that its facilities are available for use by non-members, or that it is easy to join the organization. There is no inference in its advertising that a member of the public may easily become a member.

7. Knowledge and nature of risks assumed by the members:

Members are informed of risks and assumption of risks. There are signed consents and waivers of liability.

Not any one or several of these factors alone necessarily determine the issue. All the above factors, and perhaps others, may be taken into consideration. Track owners/operators may consider these factors in the event that they wish to assert that the Amusement Devices Act does not apply to their facilities for reason that their facilities are not businesses "open to the public", complemented by expression of such assertion by the owner/operator, such as a public notice that

THESE FACILITIES ARE NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND, ACCORDINGLY, ARE NOT LICENSED OR INSPECTED UNDER THE AMUSEMENT DEVICES ACT BY THE TECHNICAL STANDARDS AND SAFETY AUTHORITY - THE MANAGEMENT.

This guideline would permit TSSA to accommodate stakeholders who assert that the Amusement Devices Act does not apply to their facilities, while demonstrating that TSSA is mindful of the scope in application of the Amusement Devices Act.

Marc Tevyaw, Acting Chief Inspector

Elevating and Amusement Devices Ref. No.: Rev. No.: Safety Division 511/99 Enforcement Procedure Date: Date: Bulletin August 4, 1999

Subject: Operating Schedules for Amusement Devices for 1999 Calendar Year

Sent to: Amusement Devices Licensed Operators

1. Introduction:

1.1 As a result of information received and an audit of our data base records, it has become apparent that some operations have failed to file and/or update their operating schedule, in violation of the Amusement Devices Act and Regulations.

1.2 As you are aware, Section 4 of the Regulation 20 under the Amusement Devices Act outlines the general conditions under which a permit is issued and reissued. It requires that an operating schedule must be filed with the Director, which must include: a) location or locations where the amusement device will be operated. b) The operating dates of the amusement device for the calendar year c) For itinerant amusement devices, dates for erection and dismantling of the amusement device.

1.3 Furthermore, Section 5 of the Regulation requires that where there are changes in the operating schedule, the Director shall be notified in a specific fashion and within a time frame.

2. Order to Licensed Amusement Device Operators:

2.1 Effective immediately, all operators shall review their records with respect to the operating schedule they were required to file into the Director for 1999 calendar year to ensure full compliance with the requirements of the Amusement Devices Act and Regulations.

2.2 Where there is non-compliance because: a) no operating schedule was submitted (for 1999 calendar year), OR b) changes have been made to that originally submitted or to the last revised operating schedule, The licensee shall forward a copy of the current operating schedule to the Director within 14 days from the date of this bulletin.

2.3 In order to expedite the forwarding of the operating schedule, a copy shall be faxed to (416)325-2805, Attention: Nazira Madhani

3.1 Compliance With Order: 3.2 Immediately following the 14 day grace period where an operator is found to operate an amusement device in conflict with the filed operating schedule, a chargeable special inspection order will be issued to gain compliance with this bulletin.

4. Penalty for Failure to Comply: 4.1 Failure to comply with this order by the due date is an offence under the Amusement Devices Act which is subject to prosecution. The Amusement Devices Act provides for penalties of up to $100,000 for operators who fail to comply with these orders.

4.2 Furthermore, every Director of Officer, of the company (licensed operator) that is guilty of the offence, who without reasonable cause, permitted or acquiesced in this offence is also guilty of an offence. The penalty in this instance is not more than $25,000 or imprisonment for not more than one year or both.

4.3 A conviction under the Amusement Devices Act may result in the revocation or suspension of the license to operate.

______C.E. Vlahovic, Chief Engineer J.W. Garner, Regional Manager

Elevating and Amusement Devices Ref. No.: Rev. No.: Safety Division 512 / 00 - Information / Interpretation Date: Date: Bulletin March 16, 2000 -

Subject: INFORMATION ON FORTHCOMING CSA STANDARD ON AMUSEMENT DEVICES & IMPACT ON INDUSTRY Sent to: All Amusement Devices Licensees & Consultants and Provincial Chief Inspectors in Canada

1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Intent

The intent of this bulletin is to inform the amusement devices licensees and their consultants:

• That a new CSA Z267, Safety Code for amusement rides and devices, will soon be published, and then adopted in Ontario. It is anticipated that the new edition, which has been harmonized to the extent possible with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standards on Amusement Rides and Devices, will be submitted for designation as a National Standard of Canada as was the previous edition.

• That the Code will allocate specific responsibilities to the amusement devices owners and licensees related to safety of devices, and

• To advise on immediate actions by the owners/licensees in order to prepare for compliance with the Code when adopted.

1.2 Code Highlights

To promote the safe operation of amusement devices and its maintenance in a safe operating condition, the Code will require:

• The manufacturers and designers to develop and provide the owner with complete instructions specific to each device, on: - maintenance, operation, testing and inspection, - required training of persons performing specific functions.

• The owner/licensee: - to develop documentation specific to each device related to maintenance, operation, testing and inspection. - to train personnel, and provide them with the documentation.

2. IMPACT ON INDUSTRY 2.1 Action plan

Every licensee is advised to develop an action plan for assembling documentation and training of personnel.

2.2 Documentation & check sheets

For each amusement device, assemble the documentation for operation, maintenance, inspection and testing that will incorporate or be based on the following:

• Instructions and/or manuals obtained from the manufacturer/designer. If the instructions are incomplete, obtain missing instructions from the original manufacturer, designer or the engineer who approved the technical dossier for the device. If they are out of business, the licensee may obtain the necessary information from its own internal/external expertise.

• Bulletins issued by the manufacturer, subsequent to the manufacture date, and also bulletins or instructions issued by the designer, TSSA, and any safety or regulatory authority.

• Any applicable instruction specified in the Ontario Regulation.

Based on this documentation prepare check sheets/lists to be used by personnel in the course of operation, maintenance, inspection and testing.

2.3 Training

Every licensee will have a responsibility to :

• Develop a training program for each person/position performing any tasks related to - installation, dismantling and re-assembly of each device, - operation of the device, and - maintenance, including repairs or alterations.

• Use documentation developed in accordance with 2.2 for training.

• Provide each trained personnel, with documentation and check sheets related to their assigned duties.

3. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This bulletin has been prepared in consultation with and TSSA gives recognition to members of the following groups:

• The Amusement Devices Industry Advisory Council • The Amusement Devices Industry Working Committee • The TSSA Inspectors Working Group • The Canadian Standards Association

C.E. Vlahovic, Chief Engineer M. Tevyaw, Regional Manager

Elevating and Amusement Devices Ref. No.: Rev. No.: Safety Division 513 / 00 1 Enforcement Procedure Date: Date: Bulletin March 16, 2000 March 14, 2001

Subject: Procedure for managing Inspections of Amusement Devices

Sent to: All Amusement Devices Licensees & Consultants and Provincial Chief Inspectors in Canada

1. INTRODUCTION • The current TSSA procedure for inspections of amusement devices under the Amusement Devices Act, is changed in order to enhance its effectiveness in regulating the safety of amusement devices in Ontario.

• This procedure requires yearly inspections by TSSA inspectors prior to the operation of each amusement device in Ontario.

2. ORDER TO LICENCEES – EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY 2.1 Inspections

In order to facilitate the timely performance of periodic inspections of amusement devices by TSSA inspectors, the licensee shall comply with the following:

a) The licensee shall arrange for the inspection by a TSSA inspector of each amusement device prior to the start of its operation in Ontario, REV.1

Operational inspections and additional periodic inspections shall be performed at the discretion of the inspector. REV.1

b) At least two weeks prior to the scheduled start of operation of an amusement device, the licensee shall submit a pre-inspection notice to the TSSA district inspector containing the following information: (i) Location/inspection date; (ii) Number of devices requiring inspection; (iii) Permit number(s) of device(s) requiring inspection(s); and (iv) Licensee’s contact person and phone numbers.

Note: Scheduling of inspections will be determined by TSSA in consultation with the Licensee. The intent is to inspect prior to operation, however, due to local circumstances there may be occasions where by mutual agreement, an inspection may be deferred to allow for operation.

c) The licensee shall make available at all times in the vicinity of the amusement device copies of the following documents: (i) The last inspection report; (ii) The license to carry on the business of operating amusement devices; (iii) The permit to operate the amusement device; (iv) The technical dossier for the amusement device filed with TSSA;

(v) Manufacturer/designer’s instructions and/or manuals for maintenance, operation, testing and inspection of the amusement device as per Directors Order # 514/00, Section 2.3; dated May 18, 2000 REV.1 (vi) All manufacturer/designer’s bulletins related to the amusement device as per Directors Order # 514/00, Section 2.3; dated May 18, 2000 REV.1 (vii) Log books; and (viii) Proof of Insurance.

d) Where required in an inspection report, the licensee shall arrange for a follow up inspection with a TSSA inspector within the time limit specified in the report.

NOTE: 1. Any licensee who does not schedule an inspection in accordance with Order 2.1(b) may be subject to a premium inspection fee. 2.2 Attest by Licensee

The licensee shall attest on the periodic inspection report issued by the TSSA inspector that the amusement device is operated, maintained, inspected, and tested in full compliance with any bulletin issued by the manufacturer/designer, TSSA and/or other safety/regulatory authority.

Note: The TSSA Inspector will validate the current amusement device permit with the periodic inspection date and report number to confirm that the periodic inspection has been performed.

3. REMINDER TO LICENCEE

Every licensee, including persons in its employ who are responsible for maintenance, operation, inspection and testing, must have full knowledge of the Amusement Devices Act and Regulation to keep amusement devices safe during their usage.

4. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This bulletin has been prepared in consultation with and gives recognition to members of the following groups:

• The Amusement Devices Industry Advisory Council • The Amusement Devices Industry Working Relations Committee • The TSSA Inspectors Working Group

R.F. Hadaller, Chief Engineer W.Wilkinson, Vice President

Elevating and Amusement Devices Ref. No.: Rev. No.: Safety Division 513 / 00 2 Enforcement Procedure Date: Date: Bulletin March 16, 2000 January 21, 2007

Subject: Procedure for managing Permits and Inspections of Amusement Devices

Sent to: All Amusement Devices Licensees & Consultants

1. INTRODUCTION

As of January 2007, a revised process to obtain annual licenses and permits was put into effect to better reflect business operations within the amusement device industry. These changes are a direct result from feedback given by industry. As a result of these changes all operator ‘licenses’ and device ‘permits’ expire annually on March 31st, as do the permissions to operate the device, unless a LICENSE, PERMIT, INSPECTION and PERMIT VALIDATION process has occurred to renew these expiry dates.

The following outlines the steps necessary to ensure compliance to the regulations regarding the operation of amusement devices.

2. REVISED PROCESS

2.1 Amusement Device Operator LICENSE application

Operators must first update their licensee status before any device permits are issued. For this process, the following completed documentation and supporting materials are required: (a) ‘Application for an Ontario License to carry on the business of operating Amusement Devices’, complete with amusement device mechanic information (b) An original ‘Certificate of Insurance’, from your insurance provider and (c) Applicable payment Notes: • Forms are available from http://www.tssa.org/regulated/amusement/amusementForms.asp • The operators insurance must be kept current in order to keep the Operators License valid

2.2 Amusement Device PERMIT application

Once an operator has updated his/her licensee status, device permit requests will be processed. For this process, the following completed documentation and supporting materials are required: (a) Application for an Ontario Initial Permit to Operate and Amusement Device (if this is a brand new device that has been successfully filed with TSSA’s engineering department) (b) Permit renewal remittance form (for existing devices) indicating the devices requiring renewal (c) Applicable payment (d) An operating schedule for the desired amusement device which details; i) The locations in Ontario where the device will be operated and ii) The operating dates (e) After completion of the permit application process, TSSA will return to the licensee either a, i) Pre-printed PERMIT form (indicating the device is eligible for inspection), or ii) a consolidated statement indicating which devices are now eligible for inspection and permitting (permits will be issued by inspectors in the field).

3300 Bloor Street West, 14th Floor, Centre Tower, Toronto, Ontario M8X 2X4 Telephone: 416-734-3300 Fax: 416-231-5435 Toll Free: 1-877-682-8772 Putting Public Safety First AD-513-00-r2.doc 1/3 If a pre-printed PERMIT form is returned to the Licensee, the Licensee must ensure the pre-printed PERMIT form is available during the inspection, so the inspector can validate the permit. Pre-printed PERMITS are NOT valid unless validated by a TSSA inspector.

Notes: • Forms are available from http://www.tssa.org/regulated/amusement/amusementForms.asp • If a full season device-operating schedule is not readily available, operators should provide as detailed a schedule as possible. • Operating schedules are to be updated and kept current by the Operator throughout the season.

2.3 INSPECTION Scheduling

Upon completion of the License and permit application process, the licensee must request an inspection by a TSSA inspector. The licensee shall provide reasonable notice when requesting inspections, and provide the TSSA district inspector the following information as part of the request: (a) Location/inspection date; (b) Number of devices requiring inspection; (c) Permit number(s) of device(s) requiring inspection(s); and (d) Licensee’s contact person and phone numbers. Notes: • Operational and additional periodic inspections shall be performed at the discretion of the inspector. • Devices must not be operated beyond the March 31st expiry date stated on the permit

2.4 INSPECTION

The licensee shall make available at all times, in the vicinity of the amusement device, copies of the following documents: (a) The last inspection report; (b) The license to carry on the business of operating amusement devices; (c) The technical dossier for the amusement device filed with TSSA; (d) The manufacturers instruction manuals for maintenance, operation, testing and inspection of the amusement device; (e) All safety bulletins by the manufacturer, TSSA other regulatory or safety authorities that are applicable to the devices; (f) Log books; (g) Proof of Insurance; and (h) A copy of the proposed operating schedule for the device (i) A record or training of operators and attendants

2.5 Completion of the Inspection and Device PERMIT VALIDATION

(a) Upon completion of a successful inspection, the TSSA Inspector will print and validate the amusement device permit with his or her signature. Permits are not validated until signed.

(b) Inspections requested between January 1 to March 31, which are intended to be applicable to the subsequent renewal period (after March 31st), will result in a renewed/extended* expiry date, and will be counted as the required annual inspection. The permission to operate will be valid until expiry on March 31. *devices must pass the inspection in order to renew or extend expiry dates

3300 Bloor Street West, 14th Floor, Centre Tower, Toronto, Ontario M8X 2X4 Telephone: 416-734-3300 Fax: 416-231-5435 Toll Free: 1-877-682-8772 Putting Public Safety First AD-513-00-r2.doc 2/3 (c) For inspections requested after March 31st, contractors are reminded that they are not permitted to operate any amusement device until successful completion of an inspection by a TSSA inspector. Upon successful completion of this inspection the inspector will validate the permit, and the device permit will be renewed with an expiry date of March 31.

(d) Where a device has passed an inspection and permission to operate has been granted, but directions have been issued (detailed in the inspection report) , the licensee shall arrange for a follow up inspection with a TSSA inspector within the time limit specified in the report. Note: Licensees who do not arrange for follow up inspections within the required compliance time period shall be subject to a premium inspection fee at double the normal hourly rate.

NOTES: • Any licensee who does not schedule an inspection in accordance with Order 2.3 may be subject to a premium inspection fee at double the normal hourly rate. • Every licensee, including persons in its employ who are responsible for maintenance, operation, inspection and testing, must have full knowledge of the Amusement Devices Act and Regulation to keep amusement devices safe during their usage.

______Rob Kremer, P. Eng., Roger Neate Technical Leader, EDAD Program Operations Manager, EDAD Program

3300 Bloor Street West, 14th Floor, Centre Tower, Toronto, Ontario M8X 2X4 Telephone: 416-734-3300 Fax: 416-231-5435 Toll Free: 1-877-682-8772 Putting Public Safety First AD-513-00-r2.doc 3/3

Ref. No.: Rev. No.: Elevating and Amusement Devices Safety Division 514 / 00 Date: Date: DIRECTOR’S ORDER May 18, 2000

Subject: ADOPTION OF THE CSA Z267-00 SAFETY CODE FOR AMUSEMENT RIDES AND DEVICE

Sent to: All Amusement Devices Licensees

1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 On March 16, 2000 the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) issued Information Bulletin #512/2000. This bulletin advised amusement device licencees and their consultants of the newly published CSA Safety Code for Amusement Rides and Devices. The bulletin further advised that the Director under the Amusement Devices Act intended to adopt this code for all amusement devices in the Province of Ontario at a date to be determined.

2. ORDER 2.1 Effective Date

The Director, Amusement Devices Act R.S.O. 1990 C.A. 20 pursuant to his authority as provided for in subsection 19 (3) (a) of the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations Act hereby orders the following:

Effective: May 22, 2000

Section 26 of Ontario Regulation 20 made under the Amusement Devices Act is revised to adopt the CSA Z267-00 Safety Code for Amusement Rides and Devices (CSA Z267-00) as the standard applicable to all amusement devices in the Province of Ontario, subject to the exceptions and periods of implementation specified in Order #2.2 and #2.3

2.2 Application to New and Altered Amusement Devices

CSA Z267-00 will be applicable to the following activities under the Amusement Devices Act:

(i) As of October 1, 2000 every new amusement device for which a technical dossier is submitted to the Technical Standards and Safety Authority for filling in accordance with section 7 of the Ontario Regulation 20 made under the Amusement Devices Act shall meet and be in accordance with the CSA Z267-00.

(ii) As of May 22, 2000 alterations of amusement devices which require a technical dossier submission in accordance with section 8 of the Ontario Regulation 20 shall, for the altered components, meet and be in accordance with the CSA Z267-00.

2.3 Application to Existing and New Amusement Devices

2.3.1 For the purposes of this bulletin existing amusement device means any amusement device permitted to operate in Ontario prior to October 1, 2000.

2.3.2 As of October 1, 2000 the requirements specified in the following sections of the CSA Z267-00 must be complied with for all existing and new amusement devices: Further information may be obtained by contacting: Director - ED/AD Division, Technical Standards and Safety Authority, 4th Floor – West Tower, 3300 Bloor St. West, Etobicoke ON., M8X 2X4 Ph:416 325 2000 Fx:416 326 8248 AD-514-00.doc 1/2

(i) Section 6.1.3 “Installation Testing” (ii) Section 6.1.4 “Operational Testing” (iii) Section 6.2 “Inspections” (iv) Section 7 “Maintenance Procedures” (v) Section 8 “Operation”

2.3.3a Where any instruction(s) for operation, maintenance, inspection and testing of an amusement device is incomplete or does not comply with Order #2.3.2, the LICENCEE shall obtain the missing instruction(s) from the manufacturer/designer or the professional engineer who approved the technical dossier submission.

2.3.3b Where the manufacturer or designer of an amusement device is out of business, the LICENCEE shall comply with the intent of the requirements referred to in Order #2.3.2 by obtaining and maintaining the necessary information from it’s own internal and or external expertise.

2.3.3c This instruction(s) shall be in the possession of the licencee before undertaking any maintenance, inspection or testing of the device, or replacement of components.

2.3.4 ALL LICENCEES shall assemble and maintain updated the documents prepared in accordance with the requirements of Order #2.3.2 and #2.3.3 that shall include the following:

(i) all instructions, bulletins or other information issued by manufacturers, designers, TSSA and other safety or regulatory authority that are applicable to the devices operated by the licencee, and (ii) all additional instructions based on requirements in the Regulation under the Amusement Devices Act and related to installation, operation, inspections, testing, and maintenance, including repairs.

2.3.5 EACH LICENCEE shall ensure that the documentation referred to in Order #2.3.4 is available to the inspectors under the Amusement Devices Act and persons involved in alterations, maintenance, testing and operation of the amusement devices.

2.4 Implementation Plan

Every licencee shall develop immediately an implementation plan to achieve full compliance with the CSA Z267-00 and this ORDER on or before the dates stated in this order.

CLARIFICATION

1. The CSA Z267-00 applies to all devices regulated under the Amusement Devices Act including amusement rides, go-karts, waterslides.

2. Licencees are reminded of their obligations to employ persons who are fully knowledgeable of the Acts, Regulation and Codes applicable to the devices used or operated by them including the CSA Z267-00.

3. Copies of the CSA Z267-00 can be obtained from: Canadian Standards Association 178 Rexdale Blvd. Rexdale, Ontario M9W 1R3 Telephone: (416) 747-4044

______Elie Stephan, Vice President GK/EV Director under the Amusement Devices Act

Elevating and Amusement Devices Ref. No.: Rev. No.: Safety Division 515 / 00 Information / Interpretation Date: Date: Bulletin July 21, 2000

Subject: New Regulation on Bungee Rides or Bungee Type Devices

Sent to: Amusement Devices Licensees, Consultants, Fairboards, and Canadian Provincial Chief AD Inspectors

MCCR MINISTER’S REGULATION – ADOPTING REVISED “BUNGEE CODE”

• Effective July 5, 2000 every bungee ride or bungee type device shall comply with the “Canadian Bungee - Code of Safe Practice” (Revision 04/07/00). This Code has been adopted by the Minister of Consumer and Commercial Relations through Ontario Regulation 428-00. • The newly adopted Code provides that all bungee rides or bungee type devices shall not operate as portable devices in Ontario. • A bungee ride or bungee type device is defined as a device that creates a bouncing action for the purpose of dropping a person from a height, propelling a person in a horizontal or vertical direction or any combination thereof by using elastic rope or metal rope and springs or any other means.

BACKGROUND

This information bulletin is intended to provide further details following the news release from the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations (MCCR) announcing that only permanently installed bungee rides or bungee type devices are allowed to operate in Ontario effective July 5, 2000. This response from the MCCR follows the recommendations of the Coroner’s Inquest into the death of Jerome Charron held in Ottawa.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Should you need any information on “Canadian Bungee - Code of Safe Practice” (Revision 04/07/00) and/or the MCCR news release (05/07/00) do not hesitate to call Gord Kanani, P. Eng. at [email protected] or phone (416) 325 2130 or fax (416) 326 8248.

• If you need a hard copy or electronic version of these documents contact June Khan at 416-325-2129, Fax 416- 326-8248 or [email protected].

E. Vlahovic, Chief Engineer John Sonke, Regional Manager

Elevating and Amusement Devices Ref. No.: Rev. No.: Safety Division 516 / 02 Date: Date: Information / Interpretation Bulletin April 18, 2002

Subject: Current and Updated Instruction(s) for Operation, Maintenance, Inspection and Testing of an Amusement Device

Sent to: All Amusement Devices Licensees

1. INTRODUCTION:

With the adoption of the CSA Z267-00 Safety Code for Amusement Rides and Devices in Director’s Order 514/00 on May 18, 2000, requirements for documents pertaining to Operation, Maintenance, Inspection and Testing of an amusement ride were identified.

Specifically, the application of the standard to existing amusement devices was also identified. An existing device was defined as any amusement device permitted to operate in Ontario prior to October 1, 2000. The following Sections of the standard are being applied to existing amusement devices as well as new devices.

(i) Section 6.1.3 “Installation and Testing” (ii) Section 6.1.4 “Operational Testing” (iii) Section 6.2 “Inspections” (iv) Section 7. “Maintenance Procedures” (v) Section 8. “Operation”

As of October 1, 2000 licensees were required to assemble and maintain updated documents that included all instructions, bulletins or other information issued by manufacturers, designers, TSSA and other safety or regulatory authorities which were applicable to the devices operated by the licensee; and all additional instructions based on requirements in the applicable Regulation and related to installation, operation, inspections, testing and maintenance, including repairs.

The initiative was to be applied to existing devices and where the manufacturer or designer was out of business the intent of the of the requirements could be met through the licensees own internal or external expertise.

2. BACKGROUND

The purpose of this information bulletin is to remind all licensees and operators of the obligations outlined in the introduction. This is as a result of an incident that occurred which injured patrons while using an amusement device.

An investigation by TSSA into documentation supplied by the manufacturer of the ride involved at the time of the incident and subsequently, revealed that the information with the ride was incomplete in content. The manufacturer of the ride had updated specific maintenance and inspection requirements on a number of occasions without communicating the new requirements to owners of the device.

3. INTERPRETATION

It is paramount that current and updated information for inspection, maintenance, operation and testing accompanies all amusement devices. It must also be made available to the persons involved in alterations, maintenance, testing and operation of amusement devices.

The need to meet the obligations are outlined in previous bulletins and it is incumbent on licensees to maintain the integrity of such documentation by consulting with manufacturers of the devices they operate. It is the expectation of TSSA that all licensees will review the documentation which is specific to the devices they operate for accuracy and if necessary contact the original manufacturer for any updates to the requirements for inspection testing, maintenance and operation of individual devices immediately.

______MHT/RN Roger Neate, Manager of Operations - EDAD Program

Elevating and Amusement Devices Ref. No.: Rev. No.: Safety Division 520 / 04 Date: Date: DIRECTOR’S SAFETY ORDER April 8, 2004

IN THE MATTER OF: THE TECHNICAL STANDARDS AND SAFETY ACT 2000, S.O. 2000, c. 16 - and - ONTARIO REGULATION 221/01 made under the Technical Standards and Safety Act 2000 (Amusement Devices)

Subject: Gravitron Ride and Gravitron type rides - IMMEDIATE SHUT DOWN ORDER Sent to: All Amusement Devices Licensees & Consultants

The Director. Amusement Devices Regulation (O.Reg. 221/01) pursuant to his authority under section 14 of the Technical Standards & Safety Act hereby orders the following:

1. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

ALL GRAVITRON OR GRAVITRON TYPE RIDES INCLUDING THOSE OPERATING UNDER THE NAMES OF STARSHIP 2000, STARSHIP 3000, AND STARSHIP ENTERPRISE, MANUFACTURED BY WISDOM MANUFACTURING INC. MUST BE REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND SHALL NOT BE PUT BACK INTO SERVICE OR USED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE BY THE DIRECTOR.

This shut down order is in effect until an investigation into a recent Gravitron incident is concluded and the manufacturer provides information on any possible corrective action.

2. INSTRUCTIONS

Upon completion of the investigation, TSSA will provide instruction to ride operators in Ontario on the required course of action.

Owners of these devices will be required to make either the necessary repairs, changes or part replacements as required pending the manufacturers recommendations, and must ensure that all prior “Manufacturer Update Notices” have been carried out. • This device in particular is required to comply with the US CPSC Release # 92-068 dated March 19, 1992 (See attached). Owners will be required to demonstrate compliance of the CPSC bulletin to TSSA inspection.

3. BACKGROUND

A recent incident in Florida involving the Gravitron ride has prompted the release of this Director’s Safety Order. Summary notes have been attached regarding the Florida incident.

Gravitron accident injures seven at Florida fair (Friday, April 3, 2004) - At the Miami-Dade County Fair in Miami, Florida, a Gravitron amusement ride broke open and ejected several passengers. Seven people were injured, three of whom were thrown from the ride through the opening left by the broken panel.

Gravitron rides banned in Florida (Wednesday, April 7, 2004) - Gravitron rides similar to the one which broke apart at a fair last week have been banned from operation across the state of Florida. State officials say that the ban is a standard response to any major amusement ride accident. The ban includes all Gravitron rides including those operating under the names of Starship 2000, Starship 3000 and Starship Enterprise -- all of which are manufactured by the same company -- and will remain in effect until the investigation into the accident is completed. The accident happened Friday night at the Miami-Dade County Fair in Miami. A panel broke off the ride, ejecting three passengers at full speed.

______Ted Dance, Director, TSS Act 2000, (Amusement Devices)

NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: March 19, 1992 (301) 504-7908 Release # 92-068 Gravitron Mobile Amusement Rides To Be Modified WASHINGTON, D.C -- In the wake of the accident last summer at the Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, MO, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Wisdom Manufacturing, Inc. (WMI) are announcing a program to modify the "Gravitron" mobile amusement ride. The ride is a whirling cylinder which uses centrifugal force to hold the riders to their seats as the seats rise, giving the illusion that the floor is dropping out. On August 20, 1991, at the Missouri State Fair, a panel on the ride separated, throwing some patrons onto the midway and injuring 11 children. The program announced today will strengthen the ride design and permit easier visual inspections by ride operators and inspectors. "These changes must be made to ensure riders' safety," said CPSC Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith. The modifications require ride operators and/or inspectors to: Install turntable safety plates, Install corner pin reinforcement plates, Install an inside strap to the bottom frame, Note additions and changes to operators manual, Check and replace floor pins, if necessary, Inspect the panel bottom hole, for cracking, Trim carpet for easier floor pin inspection. Since several states including Missouri, where the accident occurred, have no state inspection requirements, it is especially important that ride operators participate in the modification program. For information on the program, operators and inspectors should contact WMI directly at 303-522-7515 or CPSC's Office of Compliance and Enforcement at 301-504-7913. --- Send the link for this page to a friend! The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $700 billion annually. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270, or visit CPSC's web site at www.cpsc.gov/talk.html. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.

Elevating and Amusement Devices Ref. No.: Rev. No.: Safety Division 520 / 04 1 Date: Date: DIRECTOR’S SAFETY ORDER April 8, 2004 April 26, 2005

IN THE MATTER OF: THE TECHNICAL STANDARDS AND SAFETY ACT 2000, S.O. 2000, c. 16 - and - ONTARIO REGULATION 221/01 made under the Technical Standards and Safety Act 2000 (Amusement Devices)

Subject: Gravitron Ride and Gravitron type rides made by Wisdom Manufacturing Inc. SHUT DOWN ORDER AND FOLLOW UP REQUIREMENTS TO OPERATE Sent to: All Amusement Devices Licensees & Consultants

The Director. Amusement Devices Regulation (O.Reg. 221/01) pursuant to his authority under section 14 of the Technical Standards & Safety Act hereby orders the following:

1. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

All Gravitron or Gravitron type rides including those operating under the names of Starship 2000, Starship 3000, and Starship Enterprise, manufactured by Wisdom Manufacturing Inc., must be removed from service and shall not be put back into service or used until owners have complied with the instructions below.

2. INSTRUCTIONS Prior to returning the ride in question into service, Owners shall: 2.1 Comply with Wisdom Manufacturing Inc, bulletin dated June 1, 2004(attached). 2.2 Comply with the findings in the US CPSC Release #92-068 dated March 19, 1992 (attached). 2.3 Provide written confirmation in accordance with Section 2.5 that the Safety Order has been complied in full and the ride meets the requirements of the attachments referenced in Sections 2.1 and 2.2. 2.4 The owner of the device in question shall make either the necessary repairs, changes or part replacements as required and must ensure that all prior “Manufacturer Update Notices” have been carried out. 2.5 Page 6 of this order shall be filled out by the owner and attached to the ride’s logbook. The owner of the ride is confirming completion of the work on the ride in accordance with this Safety Order. The logbook and confirmation shall be made available to the inspector at the time of inspection.

3. BACKGROUND An incident in Florida involving the Gravitron ride has prompted the release of this Director’s Safety Order. Summary notes have been attached regarding the Florida incident.

3300 Bloor Street West, 14th Floor, Centre Tower, Toronto, Ontario M8X 2X4 Telephone: 416-734-3300 Fax: 416-231-5435 Toll Free: 1-877-682-8772 Putting Public Safety First AD-520-04-r1.doc 1/6

______Roland Hadaller, Director, TSS Act 2000, (Amusement Devices)

The program announced today will strengthen the ride design and permit easier visual inspections by ride operators and inspectors. "These changes must be made to ensure riders' safety," said CPSC Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith.

The modifications require ride operators and/or inspectors to: Install turntable safety plates, Install corner pin reinforcement plates, Install an inside strap to the bottom frame, Note additions and changes to operators manual, Check and replace floor pins, if necessary, Inspect the panel bottom hole, for cracking, Trim carpet for easier floor pin inspection.

Since several states including Missouri, where the accident occurred, have no state inspection requirements, it is especially important that ride operators participate in the modification program. For information on the program, operators and inspectors should contact WMI directly at 303-522-7515 or CPSC's Office of Compliance and Enforcement at 301-504-7913. --- Send the link for this page to a friend! The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $700 billion annually. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270, or visit CPSC's web site at www.cpsc.gov/talk.html. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.

3300 Bloor Street West, 14th Floor, Centre Tower, Toronto, Ontario M8X 2X4 Telephone: 416-734-3300 Fax: 416-231-5435 Toll Free: 1-877-682-8772 Putting Public Safety First AD-520-04-r1.doc 2/6

3300 Bloor Street West, 14th Floor, Centre Tower, Toronto, Ontario M8X 2X4 Telephone: 416-734-3300 Fax: 416-231-5435 Toll Free: 1-877-682-8772 Putting Public Safety First AD-520-04-r1.doc 3/6

3300 Bloor Street West, 14th Floor, Centre Tower, Toronto, Ontario M8X 2X4 Telephone: 416-734-3300 Fax: 416-231-5435 Toll Free: 1-877-682-8772 Putting Public Safety First AD-520-04-r1.doc 4/6

3300 Bloor Street West, 14th Floor, Centre Tower, Toronto, Ontario M8X 2X4 Telephone: 416-734-3300 Fax: 416-231-5435 Toll Free: 1-877-682-8772 Putting Public Safety First AD-520-04-r1.doc 5/6

NOTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH DIRECTORS ORDER 520/04-r1

I ______(print name) confirm that I am the owner of the amusement device known as the “Gravitron”, AD #______, and have personally ensured that all required work has been completed in accordance with Director’s Order 520/04-r1.

Indicate the following has been completed by initialling each item:

Initials

Completed all work in accordance with Wisdom Manufacturing Inc, bulletin dated June 2004 ______

Completed all work in accordance with the bulletin in the US CPSC Release # 92-068 dated March 19, 1992 ______

______Signature of Owner

______Name of Company (Licensee)

______Date

3300 Bloor Street West, 14th Floor, Centre Tower, Toronto, Ontario M8X 2X4 Telephone: 416-734-3300 Fax: 416-231-5435 Toll Free: 1-877-682-8772 Putting Public Safety First AD-520-04-r1.doc 6/6

Elevating and Amusement Devices Ref. No.: Rev. No.: Safety Division 521 / 04 Information / Interpretation Date: Date: Bulletin July 7, 2004

Subject: Best Practices for the Amusement Ride Industry

Sent to: ALL AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSEES

1. INTRODUCTION Best Practices for the Amusement Ride Industry is intended to promote safety in the workplace, ensuring the safety of employees and the riding public through compliance with Best Practices and applicable legislation. Industry members in partnership with the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) have developed the Best Practices. Experts in the related fields made contributions to Best Practices, with clarification on legislative requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) by the Ministry of Labour. Not unlike other industries, various laws, chiefly those pertaining to technical standards, occupational health and safety and labour standards, govern the Amusement Ride Industry. As a document that supports workplace and public safety, Best Practices for the Amusement Ride Industry is for implementation by owners and operators of amusement rides and devices used for entertaining the public. As the Best Practices are applied, an opportunity for learning and improvement on the Best Practices will come naturally. It will also demonstrate to Regulators that the Amusement Ride Industry is leading by example and assuming ownership for safety in the workplace and of the public. The Best Practices for the Amusement Ride Industry provides general assistance where potential hazards are encountered in the workplace. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of hazards and controls and the OHSA and Regulations should be consulted for the proper application of the law. Inspectors appointed under the OHSA have the discretion to enforce the OHSA and may refer to the Best Practices Document for assistance.

2. BACKGROUND The Best Practices for the Amusement Ride Industry was developed by a Risk Reduction Group (RRG) as a result of a request generated by the Amusement Devices Advisory Council to TSSA. Membership on the RRG represented all sectors of the amusement ride industry and included a consultant in the field of occupational health and safety. Risk management advisors from TSSA played an active role in providing guidance during the development process and the Ministry of Labour explained OHSA requirements. The Best Practices for the Amusement Ride Industry has been endorsed by the Amusement Devices Advisory Council and has been provided to the Ministry of Labour for information as an industry-developed Best Practices Document, not to be confused with a Code of Practice under the OHSA. It is the intent to receive comment and recommendations where the document may be improved on with regard to content and practice. Anyone wishing to do so may submit via e-mail to Marc Tevyaw at [email protected] by October 31, 2004. Submissions will be considered by the RRG for inclusion in the Best Practices Document.

3. RECOMMENDATIONS In order for the Best Practices for the Amusement Ride Industry to have an impact on safety in the workplace and for the public, adoption of the Best Practices needs to be uniform and across the industry. Implementation of the practices developed by the RRG will have an effect on the number of instances where safety of workers and members of the public could be compromised.

Further information may be obtained by contacting: Director - ED/AD Division, Technical Standards and Safety Authority, 14th Floor – Centre Tower, 3300 Bloor St. West, Etobicoke ON., M8X 2X4 Ph:416 734 3300 AD-521-04.doc 1/2

It is recommended by the membership of the RRG that all amusement device licensees obtain a copy of the Best Practices for the Amusement Ride Industry available on the TSSA website at www.tssa.org or by contacting TSSA. Hard copies may be requested for individuals not having access to the TSSA website by phone at 416-734-3327.

4. NOTES The Best Practices and procedures identified in Best Practices for the Amusement Ride Industry document may be based upon experiences of field personnel, research conducted by safety specialists, or upon applicable legislation. The practices and procedures developed are intended to serve as precautions to reduce hazards, prevent incidents and avoid injuries. They are also the recommended methods by which to carry out and complete a job safely. The Best Practice is designed to be a resource of safety information that amusement industry employers / employees can use to help prevent incidents and injuries. All amusement ride industry employees are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the contents of Best Practices. The safety procedures apply to persons setting up, taking down or operating rides; as well as all employees involved in the business of operating rides for the entertainment of the public.

The Best Practices Document incorporates Health and Safety Checklists for the employer and employee, operational and occupational job hazard analyses, best practices for set up and take down and other material suitable for training of staff involved with amusement rides and devices.

______Marc Tevyaw, Senior Technical Specialist EDAD Safety Program

BEST PRACTICES

FOR THE

AMUSEMENT RIDE INDUSTRY

A DOCUMENT THAT SUPPORTS WORKPLACE AND PUBLIC SAFETY

Developed by the Amusement Ride Industry in partnership with the Technical Standards & Safety Authority

Best Practices for the Amusement Ride Industry

Table of Contents Page

SECTION 1 ...... 3 1. Introduction ...... 3 SECTION 2 ...... 4 2. Health and Safety Checklist for Amusement Industry Employers ...... 4 SECTION 3 ...... 5 3. Amusement Devices Operational Job Analysis ...... 5 3.1. Introduction ...... 5 3.2. Outcome ...... 5 SECTION 4 ...... 6 4. Operators and Attendants – Occupational Hazards Analysis ...... 6 SECTION 5 ...... 8 5. Operators and Attendants – Operational Hazards Analysis ...... 8 SECTION 6 ...... 9 6. Best Practices Set up and Take Down ...... 9 6.1. Introduction ...... 9 6.2. Construction Safety ...... 9 6.3. Safety Training ...... 11 6.4. Safety Procedures ...... 12 6.5. Emergency Procedures ...... 13 6.6. First Aid ...... 13 SECTION 7 ...... 14 7. Best Practices for the Amusement Ride Industry – Safety Handbook ... 14 7.1. Section 1 Orientation ...... 20 7.2. Section 2 Safety ...... 21 7.3. Section 3 Safety Training ...... 24 7.4. Section 4 Emergencies ...... 29 7.5. Section 5 Safety Regulations ...... 30 7.6. Section 6 Health and Safety Need-to-Know List For Ride Operators and Attendants ...... 32 APPENDIX A ...... 33 Ministry of Labour Operations Contact List ...... 33 "Putting Worker & Public Safety First" Issue Date: June, 2004 Revision Level 2

Best Practices for the Amusement Ride Industry Developed by the Amusement Ride Industry in partnership with the Technical Standards & Safety Authority

SECTION 1

1. Introduction

Industry members in partnership with the Technical Standards and Safety Authority have developed Best Practices for the Amusement Ride Industry. Best Practices is intended to promote safety in the workplace, ensuring the safety of employees and the riding public through compliance with the Best Practices and applicable legislation. The Amusement Ride Industry is governed by various laws; chiefly those pertaining to technical standards, occupational health and safety and labour standards.

Committee members responsible for the development of the Best Practices assume no responsibility for the safety conditions at any particular jobsite or location or compliance with regulatory or legal requirements.

The Best Practices and procedures identified in this document may be based upon experiences of field personnel, research conducted by safety specialists, or upon applicable legislation. The practices and procedures developed are intended to serve as precautions to reduce hazards, prevent incidents and avoid injuries. They are also the recommended methods by which to carry out and complete a job safely.

Best Practice is designed to be a resource of safety information that amusement industry employers / employees can use to help prevent incidents and injuries.

All amusement ride industry employees are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the contents of Best Practices. The safety procedures apply to persons setting up, taking down or operating rides; as well as all employees involved in the business of operating rides for the entertainment of the public.

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2. Health and Safety Checklist for Amusement Industry Employers

Provided below is a checklist of questions addressing the employer’s responsibilities relative to the health and safety of employees and temporary/contract workers. An affirmative answer to these questions will reduce the employer’s liability in the event of an accident causing injury to an employee.

 Do you have procedures that ensure that workers receive specific orientation on arrival at your workplace? For example, potential hazards, reporting deficiencies etc.

 Are all full-time, part time, temporary and contract workers informed of your health and safety rules?

 Do you have proof of training and certification that may be required by the worker to capably and safely do the job?

 Are your supervisors competent? Do they understand that they have the same legal responsibilities for the part time workers as they do for regular employees?

 Do you have a policy stating workers are not to be assigned to another area of work without first without first ensuring that training is provided?

 Are you confident that you have taken all reasonable precautions to protect the health and safety of ALL workers, including part time workers?

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3. Amusement Devices Operational Job Analysis

3.1. Introduction

The purpose of this document along with the attached matrix is to provide details on the job hazard analysis carried out for the operators of fixed and traveling amusement devices in operation in Ontario. The job hazard analysis was carried out by undertaking site visits to the Canadian National Exhibition and the Western Fair and through discussions with TSSA inspectors and the TSSA Health and Safety Specialist. The intent of this exercise was to develop a “Best Practice” that is industry driven and to be used as a guideline for the Ministry of Labour as an inspection tool for their inspectors. The job hazard analysis and the matrix are a means of assisting the industry in arriving at a practical “Best Practice”. It should be noted that the job hazard analysis matrix only focused on operational hazards that lead to a potential operator-device or an operator-patron contact or collision. The analysis did not consider typical occupational health and safety hazards that fall under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Labour. However, a general occupational hazard matrix is also provided that may be of use when developing the “Best Practice” in order that all aspects of the job are covered.

3.2. Outcome

The attached matrix that follows outlines the contributing factors for potential incidents involving either operator-device or operator-patron contact or collisions along with TSSA recommendations for preventive measures to address the contributing factors. The contributing factors and the associated preventive measures were determined based on the following key assumptions and existing risk control measures: • TSSA’s existing regulatory program with respect to management of public safety risks associated with amusement devices encompasses potential risks associated with operator safety; accordingly the risk assessment and control mechanisms adequately represent operator safety hazards; • The amusement devices industry in partnership with TSSA has recently developed an Operators’ & Attendants’ Safety Handbook for all device operators and expects the operators to be adequately trained to the minimum standard specified in the handbook; • It is expected that the device owners and operators are aware of and are adequately trained on occupational health and safety requirements as specified and regulated by the Ministry of Labour; • The device owners are aware of the operating requirements specified by the manufacturers of the devices, that include safety related issues such as designated safe zones etc., and have provided the operators with the necessary training in the operation of the equipment. The matrix only acts as a guide for the inspectors in order to recognize key operator related safety hazards and associated contributing factors and to determine the existence and effectiveness of the preventive measures in place to address the hazards.

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4. Operators and Attendants – Occupational Hazards Analysis

HAZARD POTENTIAL CAUSE PREVENTIVE MEASURE Slip, trip, fall Incomplete, improper or Wait until assembly is nearly complete, inappropriate construction extra care in traversing foot print

Poor housekeeping, partial Extra care in assembly zone/change assembly, improper standing position, stretch, proper footwear position, lack of movement Periodic housekeeping practices, proper Presence of foreign objects footwear

Brake not applied/functioning Ensure brake is functioning before entering Misjudgement of height between floor and PCU Inspect distance prior to movement, work in teams (help entering/exiting)

Static standing Standing in one place in one Occasional stretching, walking about posture position too long, poor choice of footwear

Ride falls on foot Ride may not be secure Wear proper foot protection

Heat exhaustion Exposure to the sun Lots of water, sunscreen, hat, proper clothing, breaks in shade

Back, neck, knee Crouching to inspect underside Proper techniques in bending, limit strain of structure, performing amount of time spent in an maintenance, carrying weights uncomfortable position etc.

From shaking, pulling, pushing on fencing, gate or kicking Refrain from sudden jarring movements, cribbing use constant force with care

Skin abrasion / Rough or sharp surfaces Wear gloves, use a wrench laceration Skin contact with grease, Wear gloves Skin reaction to lubricant chemicals

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HAZARD POTENTIAL CAUSE PREVENTIVE MEASURE Pinch/nip Improper assembly of interlock Visually check to ensure assembly is areas complete

Improper installation Ensure proper installation before proceeding

Use tool other than hands, exercise caution

Fall from height Inspection of ride before, during, Fall protection: harness, tie off or after construction Permanently-fixed ladders Darkness due to nightfall Binoculars to reduce climbing Darkness within structure Work cage Weather (wind, storm) Maintaining 3-point contact while climbing ladders

Clothing caught Loose sleeves Provide bands to retain sleeves in machinery

Hit by PCU Miscommunication / lack of Effective communication / lock-out / communication between rider tag-out procedures and operator or between operators

No lock-out / tag-out procedures

Shock (OPR-3) Exposure to live wires, Avoid contact with any exposed wires, ungrounded power sources, ensure proper grounding of power mechanical interventions before beginning inspection

Noise (OPR-7) Operation of ride, maintenance Stand safe distance away from of ride operating ride

Proper PPE

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5. Operators and Attendants – Operational Hazards Analysis

Operator-Device Collision Contributing Device Type Examples Preventive Measures Factors

Addressing Emergency Situations Wearing PPE

Directing Traffic Wearing PPE, Designating safe zones Go Karts Designating safe zones (Barriers between During Loading /Unloading loading and unloading) as per standardized definition Addressing Emergency Situations Wearing PPE Directing Traffic Wearing PPE, Designating safe zones Bumper Cars Scooter Designating safe zones (Barriers between During Loading/Unloading loading and unloading) as per standardized definition

Lack of awareness of stopping time Operations training Yellow Submarine, Fire Chief, Vertical Avalanche, Ferris Wheel, Zipper, Revolving Rides Clearance Designating safe zones Lolly Pop, Wave Swinger Training /disciplinary measures / Violating Procedures enforcement

Lack of awareness of stopping time Operations training Himalaya, Polar Bear, Express, Snowball, Music Fest, Hot Wheels, Clearance Designating safe zones Circular Octupus, Enterprise, Scrambler, Training /disciplinary measures / Revolving Rides Violating Procedures Tilt-a-Wheel, Roundup, Crazy enforcement Dance, Gravitron Falling Objects from patrons shelters over stations

Lack of awareness of stopping time Operations training Dragon Wagon, Wacky Worm, Clearance Designating safe zones Rollercoaster Orient Express, Zyklon, Wild Cat Training / disciplinary measures/ Violating Procedures enforcement Lack of awareness of stopping time Operations training Vertical Drop Drop Fear, Drop Zone, Super Shot Clearance Designating safe zones Training /disciplinary measures / Violating Procedures enforcement Slippery surface Maintenance procedures Water Slides Contact with patron Designating safe zones Air Bounce Titanic, Sabertooth Tiger, Ball Contact with patron Designating safe zones Inflatables Pond, Jumpin Bounce, Jim Jump Bungee Euro Bungee Contact with patron Designating safe zones Trampoline Trains Contact with patron Designating safe zones

Dry Slides Contact with patron Designating safe zones

Walk Through Contact with patron Designating safe zones

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6. Best Practices Set up and Take Down

6.1. Introduction

The set-up and take-down of temporary or permanent amusement rides is under the scope of construction legislation. Construction is defined, in the Canadian Oxford Dictionary, as building or fitting parts together, as in a structure. The definition includes the erection, alteration, repair, dismantling, etc. of any machinery or plant whether permanent or temporary. The description is applied to the Amusement Ride Industry during set-up and take-down of rides and equipment. In addition to rides, the construction legislation applies to the erection and dismantling of booths for shows, tents and temporary structures consisting of scaffolding and staging. During the installation and removal of amusement rides and equipment the applicable construction regulations apply. While the ride(s) are in operation and during maintenance of the equipment the applicable industrial regulations apply for the protection of workers. This section of the Amusement Ride Industry Best Practices is specific to the special considerations for all workers and sub-contractors who may be at risk during set-up and take-down operations. It is not intended to be a comprehensive document covering all of the legal requirements that may be in place in every jurisdiction. The industry safety committee assumes no responsibility for safety conditions or compliance with regulatory or legal requirements at any location.

6.2. Construction Safety

Definitions “Workplace” is any place in, on or near to where a worker works. A workplace could be a building, a mine, a construction site, an open field, a road, a forest or even a beach. The test is: Is the worker being directed and paid to be there, or to be near there? If the answer is “yes”, then it is a workplace. “Worker” means a person who is paid to perform work or supply services. “Employer” means a person who employs one or more workers. This includes someone who contracts for a worker’s services on a temporary basis. A contractor or subcontractor who performs work or supplies services for an owner, constructor, contractor or subcontractor is also an employer if he or she in turn employs workers.

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“Construction” Includes the erecting and dismantling of a structure and the installation of any machinery. The definition has been applied to the Amusement Ride Industry during set-up and take-down of rides and equipment. “Constructor” means a person who undertakes a construction project for the owner of a site or building. This also includes the owner who personally undertakes all or part of the project, whether alone or with another employer. The constructor is generally the person who has overall control of a project. “Supervisor” means a person who has charge of a workplace or authority over any worker. “Owner” The person who owns the lands or premises that are being (or will be) used as a workplace. Overview Health and safety legislation sets out the rights and duties of all the parties in the workplace. The main purpose of the legislation is to protect all workers from the potential hazards that may be present on the job. Legislation also provides for enforcement of the law where compliance has not been achieved voluntarily. The applicable construction regulations should be consulted in each jurisdiction for specific legislated requirements. Notification by Industry Members Many amusement shows and rides are in place at a location for a short period of time. The industry members are advised to notify the applicable jurisdiction’s offices by telephone or Fax before the set-up of the show. Ride Foremen / Mechanics In the Amusement Ride Industry, many ride foremen or mechanics have dual responsibilities and are in a position of authority over other workers. The employer is responsible for appointing a competent person to supervise workers. Competent Person A competent person, as defined by legislation, is one who is qualified because of knowledge, training and experience to organize the work. The competency includes ensuring that the supervisor is familiar with the health and safety legislation and the regulations that apply, and has actual knowledge about any potential danger to health and safety in the work. Minimum Age Requirements Labour standards and health and safety legislation in each jurisdiction dictate the minimum age of workers at a workplace. Generally the minimum age for workers on a construction site or employed in construction is sixteen (16). When the amusement show is in operation or equipment is being maintained the minimum age is fifteen (15). If the minimum age is assigned by regulation, for example construction regulations, no person younger than the stipulated age is to be present on or about the workplace while construction work is being performed. Page 10 of 34 Issued: March 2004 Revision Level 2 "Putting Worker & Public Safety First"

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6.3. Safety Training

General All employers have a duty and a responsibility to ensure that workers are trained before starting a job. Supervisors have an identical duty and responsibility. The employer, supervisor or another competent person may provide training. The employer should retain proof of training in order to reduce the company’s liability. Certification or Proof of Training Some trades require training resulting in certification; including electricians, ride mechanics, gas fitters, and crane operators and other trades. At the very least, training should be documented and include performance testing. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) PPE required by workers during set-up and take-down is governed by the applicable jurisdiction. In general, safety footwear and hard hats are required where there is a danger of injury to the head or feet. Selection of PPE must meet national or international standards for manufacture and performance. Other PPE that may be required include hand, eye and face protection, fall arrest equipment and protective clothing. Supervisors must ensure that training in the use and care of PPE is provided to a worker. Cranes and Other Lifting Devices Operators of cranes, elevated work platforms and forklifts must receive training prior to the operation of the equipment. The training may require certification or written proof of training. Fall Arrest Equipment and Training Where a worker is exposed to falling from heights, a worker shall be adequately protected by one of the following methods of fall protection;

• A guardrail system • A travel restraint system • A fall arrest system. The travel restraint system allows for the use of a full body harness, or, a safety belt attached by a life line or lanyard to a fixed support. The full body harness could be attached to a self-retracting device (CAN/CSA Z259.2.2-M98) that is itself attached to a fixed support. The fall arrest system consists of a full body harness attached to a lanyard equipped with a shock absorber. The system shall be attached to a fixed support. A shock absorber should not be used if, wearing or using one could cause a worker to hit the ground or an object or level below the work surface. An employer shall ensure that a worker who may use a fall protection system is adequately trained in its use and given both oral and written instructions by a competent person; a record of training shall be kept by the employer. The training shall include the worker’s name and the dates on which training took place. Page 11 of 34 Issued: March 2004 Revision Level 2 "Putting Worker & Public Safety First"

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Safety Meetings The employer shall ensure that safety meetings are held as required.

6.4. Safety Procedures

Crane or Hoisting Device Maintenance In general, all vehicles, machinery, tools and equipment must be maintained in a condition that does not endanger a worker or other person. Every crane or similar hoisting device used to lift ride components shall be operated by a worker having written proof of training on the crane or similar hoisting device. The owner of every hoisting device shall keep a permanent record of all inspections, tests, repairs, modifications and maintenance of the device. The log book must include the record referred to for a period of the immediately preceding twelve (12) months and shall be dept with the crane or hoisting device. Wire Rope, Slings, Chains All ropes, slings, chains or similar device used for hoisting an object, including all fittings and attachments must be suitable for its use, in good condition and shall be inspected before use by a competent person. Elevated Work Platforms Shall be designed by a professional engineer and maintained by the owner in such a manner that the safety factors of the original design are maintained. A maintenance tag and inspection record shall be attached to the platform near the operator’s station and an operator’s manual for the elevating device shall be kept with the machine while it is on the workplace. Suspended Work Platform, Bucket or Basket All suspended platforms, bucket or basket used to raise, support or lower a worker must be designed by a professional engineer and be constructed according to the design drawings. Every worker on the platform, bucket or basket shall wear a full body harness connected independently to anchor points on the platform and used with a lanyard fitted with a shock absorber. The applicable regulations governing the use of hoisting equipment to raise or lower a worker must be consulted prior to this activity taking place. Fork Lift Procedures No worker shall operate a forklift or similar equipment unless training has been provided. The forklift controls must not be left unattended when the forks are raised. The forks must not be used to lift or support a worker unless a platform or basket, designed by a professional engineer, is securely attached to the mast of the forklift following the design drawings. The worker being lifted must wear a full body harness and lanyard attached to anchor points on the platform.

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Signallers for Trucks, Trailers and Mobile Equipment The Amusement Industry must make extensive use of signallers during set-up and take-down of the show. Rides, trailers and equipment must be backed into position at the site. Employers must ensure that signallers;

• Receive adequate oral training or oral and written training in a language that is understood • Keep clear of the intended path of travel • Be in full view of the driver/operator of the vehicle • Have a clear view of the intended path of travel, and • Watch the part of the vehicle or its load whose path of travel the driver/operator cannot see.

6.5. Emergency Procedures

Accident Reporting Where an accident, explosion, or fire causes an injury at the work place, and the worker is disabled from performing the usual task, critically injured or killed the owner shall immediately notify the applicable jurisdiction, containing information and particulars that may be prescribed by regulation. In Ontario, the jurisdiction is under the Ministry of Labour. The employer must establish written procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency and must make the procedures available to all supervisors and workers on the site.

6.6. First Aid

There must be adequate qualified first aid providers, supplies and equipment available for the protection of employees and the public.

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7. Best Practices for the Amusement Ride Industry – Safety Handbook

AMUSEMENT RIDE OPERATORS’ and ATTENDANTS’

SAFETY HANDBOOK

Version One

2004

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TRAINING ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This manual outlines areas that amusement ride industry employees, as ride operators, should focus on to ensure their safety and the safety of their riders.

I acknowledge receipt of this Amusement Ride Operators’ and Attendants’ Handbook.

It is my responsibility to make sure I understand the content of this handbook.

I understand that the policies and rules contained in this book may not include all of the company procedures.

I understand that I am to keep this book for future reference and consult with my supervisor when in doubt for my personal safety or for the safety of others.

I understand that I must return this book to my employer upon the termination of my employment.

I understand that I must report all unsafe conditions to my supervisor/employer.

I understand that I will receive training on any equipment that I am required to operate and will participate fully in that training.

Complete the Confirmation on the Following Page and Submit to Your Supervisor

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TRAINING ACKNOWLEDGEMENT CONFIRMATION

Employer: (Please Print Clearly)

Employee Name:

Street:

City:

Province/State: Postal/Zip:

Employees Signature:

Date:

Employee Number:

Supervisor’s Signature:

Date:

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Albion Amusements Campbell Amusements Centennial Park Mini Indy Centreville Amusement Park Conklin Shows Crown Amusements Ontario Inc. Dudley Enterprise Inc. Elevator World Inc. Gable Bros. Shows Homeniuk Shows Ontario Ministry of Labour Ontario Place Paramount Canada’s Wonderland RCM Technologies Canada Corp. Santa’s Village Bracebridge Space Age Amusements Sportsworld Technical Standards & Safety Authority Townsend Amusements Wild Water & Wheels World’s Finest Shows

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SAFETY COMMITTEE

Barry Jameison World’s Finest Shows Bryan Perkins Wild Water & Wheels Danny Campbell Campbell Amusements Francois Paradis Beauce Carnaval Fred Wolf Ontario Place Gord Kanani Technical Standards & Safety Authority Jacques Vallee Beauce Carnaval Jim Caskey Conklin Shows Jim Conklin Conklin Group Joe Wood Sportsworld Keith Brown Ontario Place Marc Tevyaw Technical Standards& Safety Authority Mary D. Smith CRSP Dudley Enterprise Inc. Paule Paradis Beauce Carnaval Peter Switzer Paramount Canada’s Wonderland Paul Guylee World’s Finest Shows Patrick Jameison World’s Finest Shows Ray Delarge Space Age Amusements Rene Karavas Technical Standards & safety Authority Srikanth Mangalam Technical Standards &Safety Authority

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INTRODUCTION

The Amusement Ride Operators’ & Attendants’ Safety Handbook has been developed by the amusement ride industry in partnership with the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA). The handbook is intended to promote safety in the workplace while ensuring the safety of the riding public through well-trained amusement ride operators and attendants.

Committee members responsible for the development of the Amusement Ride Operators’ & Attendants’ Handbook assume no responsibility for either safety conditions or compliance with regulatory or legal requirements at any particular jobsite or location.

The safety practices and procedures identified in this Amusement Ride Operators’ & Attendants’ Handbook may be based upon experiences of field personnel or research conducted by many safety specialists. The practices and procedures are common sense precautions to eliminate hazards, prevent incidents and avoid injuries; they are also the recommended methods by which to carry out and complete a job safely.

Amusement rides vary from one manufacturer to another; therefore, it is not possible for a handbook on general safety procedures and practices to deal with every possible hazard that may be present at every jobsite. For that reason, each user of this handbook must carefully observe site-specific safety conditions at each jobsite to make certain there are no conditions which would require safety precautions beyond those described in this handbook.

This Handbook is designed to provide a resource for safety information that the amusement industry employers/ employees should use to help prevent injuries resulting from unsafe acts and/or conditions.

All amusement ride industry employees should familiarize themselves with the contents of this Handbook. The safety procedures apply to persons operating rides and all employees involved in the business of operating rides for the entertainment of the public.

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7.1. Section 1 Orientation

Attitude Safety is an attitude and you need to have this attitude in everything you do.

Think Safe Feel Safe Look Safe Be Safe Ride operators have an important job and a big responsibility in terms of rider safety. You are the only one who has full control on most rides and so have to be proactive and sometimes react quickly to situations as they arise. The amusement ride industry has an excellent safety record as a result of inspections, ride maintenance, safe operations and better ride designs. Ride Operators & Attendants play an important role in promoting the safety of amusement rides along with the ride owner, the ride mechanic, the local TSSA inspector, and the rider.

Attendance and Breaks

Every employee is important to the operation of a show or park. When an individual does not show up for work or takes extended breaks, it means extra work for fellow employees. The result has a direct impact on the safety of all. It is your responsibility to contact your supervisor when you are not able to be at work or on time for work. It is also important that you take your required breaks in order to stay focused on the duties of your job. Get away from the ride, relax and get re-energized. Do not distract other operators during your break, as they must concentrate to perform their job safely.

Dress Code / Identification Good personal hygiene is a must and reflects well on your image and that of the company you work for. Hair should be worn at collar length, tied back to prevent entanglement or securely fit under a uniform cap. Gentlemen’s beards if permitted should be close trimmed, also to prevent entanglement. (See conditions of employment / employer specific Section 6)

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For safety reasons body jewelry must be kept to a minimum and limited in size. Personal electronic devices not required for your job such as walkmans, cell phones and pagers are not permitted while on duty. In Ontario, ride operators and attendants are required to be readily identifiable (Amusement Devices Regulation). Other provinces and states have similar requirements to ensure that members of the public are able to contact persons who are in charge on a ride in the event of an incident. Uniforms and identification badges, if issued, must be worn at all times when on duty. If an identification badge is lost, you need to report the missing badge to your supervisor immediately. Uniforms may vary and will be designated by your employer.

7.2. Section 2 Safety

Health and Safety Legislation

All Provinces and Territories have occupational health and safety legislation designed to protect the health and safety of workers. Everyone has a role to play as covered below.

• Employers are responsible for the safe condition of all workplaces. • They must appoint competent supervisors for their employees. • Employers must make sure that training is provided for all employees. • Workers must work safely, participate in the training and inform their supervisor of unsafe conditions. • Workers must not engage in unsafe activity such as a prank, feat of strength, running, rough and boisterous conduct, or horseplay on the job.

Commitment / Responsibilities / Rights

Every worker at an amusement ride facility or on a traveling show is responsible for health and safety at the workplace. Everyone is accountable for their own safety as well as the safety of fellow workers and the general public rider. Safety doesn’t just happen. Safety is a shared responsibility.

Workplace Initiatives: Some basic rules for a safe workplace. • Follow safety rules and procedures. • Attend scheduled safety meetings. • Keep your work area neat, clean and free of hazards. • Immediately report hazardous situations that might result in an incident to your supervisor and the ride mechanic.

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• Complete the daily inspection checklists assigned to you by your supervisor prior to operating the ride. • Comply with all rules regarding accident prevention. • Develop safe work habits and participate in safety training. • Use safe tools and equipment to do your job and report any unsafe equipment or tools to your supervisor.

Think Safe Feel Safe Look Safe Be Safe Identifying Hazards in your Workplace:

• Potential hazards that could result in injury must be reported to your supervisor immediately. • If someone can trip on it, slip on it, knock their head on it, get a splinter from it, fall from it, fall out of it, get cut from it, Report It • Maintain equipment in good condition and follow safety procedures. • Good Housekeeping is good practice.

Worker Health and Safety All workers must work in accordance with the Health and Safety legislation. They must follow the employer’s policies and workplace safety procedures. Fatigue and boredom may cause you to act in an unsafe manner. You can combat fatigue by taking your breaks, getting away from the ride, relaxing and getting re- charged, through a change in your routine.

Rules to Remember to Protect Yourself:

• Know your ride. Some rides are extremely fast, reaching high into the air with several different motions. • Observe the ride until you understand these motions. • Never leave your station. Each ride has a minimum number of staff required to operate it. Never operate a ride with less than this minimum. If you are unsure, speak with your supervisor about the specific requirements for your ride. • Never attempt to jump on or off the ride when it is in motion. • Stay in your “Safe Zone” during operation. The “Safe Zone” is the area or position from which the ride is operated and designated by the manufacturer

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or owner of the ride. The “Safe Zone” is for your personal safety while the ride is in motion. • Do Not leave your station “Safe Zone” until the ride has come to a “complete stop”.Use common sense, don’t fool around, and stay focused on the ride operation and the riders. • Always wear the prescribed personal protective equipment as required. • Do Not argue or fight with a rider. Contact your supervisor for assistance.

Think Safe Feel Safe Look Safe Be Safe

Rider Safety and Unsafe Riders Your safety and the safety of your riders are equally important. Unsafe riding practices are the major cause for of incidents on all types of rides. Rider responsibility can be encouraged through education and ride operators & attendants can play an important role in this area. It is important for you to clearly communicate and enforce restrictions that apply to your ride. Amusement Devices Regulation

No person shall behave in or on an amusement device or do any work on an amusement device in such manner as to, (a) impair the safe operation of the device; or (b) endanger any person.

TSSA is also supporting your efforts by reaching out to young children and parents through the RIDE SMART program in promoting safe riding practices. Rules to Remember to Protect the Riders: • Be alert to unsafe conditions that could cause trips or falls on the ride platform or steps. • Be alert to unsafe conditions that could cause injury. • Always check that seat belts or safety restraints are fastened and locked in place before the ride starts. The manner of checking is detailed in the ride operation manual and will be further explained during ride operation training by your supervisor. • Be careful not to close the door or restraint on the rider’s hand, arm, leg or head during loading and unloading. • If you suspect a rider is under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Do not allow them to ride. Page 23 of 34 Issued: March 2004 Revision Level 2 "Putting Worker & Public Safety First"

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• Read the rules of operation carefully and remind riders to follow the posted rules for the ride. o Of age, height and or weight restrictions. o To keep hands, arms, legs and feet inside the ride at all times. o To remain seated until the ride comes to a complete stop, when the ride starts and prior to stopping the ride

When in doubt… If you have challenges with a rider or parent because of ride restrictions or behaviour, do not operate the ride. Stop the ride if in motion and contact your supervisor immediately.

• Always report all safety-related incidents to your immediate supervisor. • Never leave the ride while it is operating. • Watch the ride and riders at all times while it is operating.

Safety Meetings When your employer schedules meetings to update you on safety, your attendance at these meetings is mandatory. The meetings are for your benefit and deal with the importance of safety and the review of safety issues. Get involved and share your experiences so that others will learn from your experiences as well and prevent avoidable incidents.

Think Safe Feel Safe Look Safe Be Safe

7.3. Section 3 Safety Training

Ride Operating Manuals The purpose of the ride operation manual is to help you with your responsibilities and familiarize you with the operation of the ride. Each ride has its own manual and your supervisor will provide the necessary training. The manuals contain important information regarding the safe operation of the ride and may include daily checklists, daily logs, emergency instructions, lock out procedures, hand signals, operator safety and other specific operating instructions.

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Details on loading and unloading, checking of passenger restraint systems and ride operation are also included and it is essential that you become familiar with the operational characteristics of your specific ride.

Pre-Opening Safety Checklist

Each ride has a specific safety checklist that must be completed, signed and dated on a daily basis prior to opening the ride to the public. Your supervisor will instruct you in what to look for and how to use the checklist. Remember that this checklist is a legal document and it must be initialed and signed off appropriately and in ink. Ensure that each item on the checklist is initialed by the person who performed the action. Your supervisor will review and sign off on the checklist. Problems and concerns that come up during the pre-opening checklist completion must be corrected prior to operating the ride with riders.

Daily Operations Log The operations log is used to record and maintain the history of the ride. Anything unusual about the operation of the ride must be recorded in the log. If you should notice anything unusual, shut down the ride in accordance with the ride’s emergency stop procedures and report it to your supervisor immediately. The purpose of the log is to document a stoppage of normal ride operation whether it is maintenance or operational in nature.

Control of Ride The operator’s controls contain the means for starting the ride. The stop button and emergency stop for the ride are also located at the operator’s controls. Some rides have a “deadman”, or “presence” switch that requires you to keep your foot or hand on the switch throughout the entire ride cycle in order to operate the ride. Never block or disable this switch in any way. If you are in doubt about anything to do with the operation of the ride, call your supervisor. Always remain at your station until the ride has come to a complete stop before attempting to load or unload passengers. Remind riders that they must remain seated until the ride comes to a full stop. When multiple operators/attendants are required, an operator must remain at the controls while the ride is in motion. Before leaving the panel, the operator must ensure that the ride has been reasonably secured against unauthorized operation. In an emergency, shut the ride down according to the emergency shutdown procedures. Do not attempt to remove a rider from a moving ride. Never leave the controls while the ride is in motion or operating.

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Loading and Unloading Riders must adhere to the ride restrictions as posted and you must enforce the posted restrictions. Certain rides need to be balanced when loading riders and that will require you to load vehicles opposite each other. Check with your supervisor or the ride manual to confirm if this is the case for the ride you are operating. Riders should: • Remain seated until the ride comes to a complete stop. • Keep hands and feet inside the ride at all times. • Hold onto hand holds and lap bars during the ride cycle. • Not smoke while on the ride. If your ride has a public address system, it is used to assist you in communicating the safety messages to a large number of riders and a prepared script may be valuable to ensure consistency and accuracy of the message. Always be polite when making the announcements.

Strange or Unusual Noises, Movements or Odours As a ride operator or attendant you will become quite familiar with the operation of your ride. Should you notice a change in the sound, movement or odour of your ride, stop the operation and call your supervisor. Identifying problems while they are small assist maintenance staff in resolving concerns before they become major issues. Do Not attempt repairs to the ride except under the direct supervision of a qualified ride mechanic.

Ride Shutdowns There are two types of ride shutdowns. Scheduled and unscheduled. If you encounter an unscheduled shutdown, ride vehicles may be at a point or position that is not normal for unloading or loading of passengers.

If an unscheduled shut down occurs, observe the following rules:

• Follow emergency procedures for the particular ride. • Bring the ride to a safe stop following the proper procedures and using the emergency stop, brakes or stop button. • Turn the ride power off if applicable. Not all rides can be powered off. If this is the case refer to the ride operations manual and your supervisor for the proper procedure. • Notify your supervisor immediately. • Remain at the controls until directed by a supervisor. Page 26 of 34 Issued: March 2004 Revision Level 2 "Putting Worker & Public Safety First"

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• After the problem is repaired, test cycle the ride in accordance with normal procedures and without riders before opening the ride to the public. • Enter the incident in the ride operations logbook.

Weather Conditions During the course of an operating day, the weather can change dramatically. Keep an eye on the weather conditions at all times and ensure that the ride is not operated with riders when conditions such as storms, high wind, lightning, hail and driving rain etc. prohibit the safe operation of the ride. Remember when a storm is approaching that you will need time to safely remove all riders from the ride. If you are unsure of the operating conditions due to impending weather, immediately contact your supervisor for directions.

Lock Out and Tag Out

Lock Out procedures are intended to prevent injury or death to employees by requiring certain procedures be taken before working on equipment. Understand the equipment; be aware of its potential hazards. Some equipment, in addition to lock out, tag out must be physically blocked, chocked or drained of potential energy to prevent movement. If you are unsure, or have not been trained in these procedures, contact your supervisor before proceeding. The power sources for equipment must be locked off whenever any work is performed that is secondary to normal operation.

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The work includes the following: • Maintenance • Inspection • Adjusting • Service • Cleaning A tag indicating that work is being performed on the ride must be attached to the lock and power disconnecting means. Inadvertently starting the amusement ride will put workers at risk. You must know the lock out and tag out procedures; your supervisor will provide training on lock out and tag out procedures. A trained and qualified ride mechanic will perform maintenance and repairs. Do not enter into a restricted area for any reason (drive house, low track areas, pit areas etc.) unless you have been trained and instructed where to lock out and how to prevent movement of the ride or device that has the potential to harm. Sometimes lost articles end up in restricted areas. Make sure that you follow the proper procedure or call the appropriate person to follow the procedure for retrieving a lost article. Following these procedures will keep you safe and may even save your life! Besides, it is the law.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Employees must ensure that personal protective equipment is worn when required. Protection for eyes, face, head, hands and feet, along with protective clothing, will ensure your safety if worn when necessary and applicable. Hard hats protect employees working in areas designated as a construction area and where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or falling objects. Foot protection must be CSA or ANSI approved and dependant on the type of work being performed and on the working conditions of the site. Hearing protection, personal fall arrest equipment and hand protection (gloves) must be worn when potential hazards exist that could cause injury. Check with your supervisor for the appropriate personal protective equipment to be used and worn to ensure your personal safety. Notify your supervisor if you have not had training on the use of fall arrest equipment before attempting to work at heights above 3 meters. Think Safe Feel Safe Look Safe Be Safe

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7.4. Section 4 Emergencies

Ride Incidents Serious ride incidents are rare, however, due to the commitment to safety by all persons involved, you may have to respond if an incident takes place. Observe the following procedures in such an instance:

• Remain calm and in control of the situation. • Notify your supervisor of the emergency immediately. • If there is a serious injury, do not move the rider, but make the rider as comfortable as possible. • Do not attempt to move the ride until your supervisor arrives and then only under his or her supervision or that of a mechanic to free a trapped passenger. • Assist in securing the scene as directed by your supervisor until the authorities arrive. • Assist in making way for emergency vehicles. • Do not attempt to offer medical treatment unless qualified and authorized to do so. • Record all the details on the employer’s incident report form and complete witness statements to assist in possible investigations. • Obtain names and telephone numbers of any witnesses and record on the employers incident report form. • Refer all media enquiries to the company media spokesperson and do not give any statements to the media. • Complete the incident report form accurately and outside of the influence of others, including facts and not opinions. When an injury occurs that involves an employee, report the injury immediately to your supervisor. Your supervisor will notify the authority having jurisdiction for worker safety. In Ontario, your employer will contact the Ministry of Labour.

Fire Procedures Fire prevention is everyone’s job. Observe “No Smoking” signs and do not allow trash to accumulate around your ride. Fuel and oil containers are to be kept in designated areas. Become familiar with the location of fire extinguishers. In case of fire, adhere to the following:

• Remain calm

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• Remove all riders and employees from the area • Turn off power to the ride if possible • Notify a supervisor immediately to call the fire authorities • If it is a small fire: o Locate the closest fire extinguisher. o Pull the pin from the extinguisher. o Aim the extinguisher at the base of the fire from an upwind direction. o While squeezing the handle, sweep the extinguisher hose back and forth in the direction of the fire.

7.5. Section 5 Safety Regulations

Definitions “attendant” means a person who actively engages in or supervises the loading, movement or unloading of passengers on an amusement device or the marshalling of passenger-carrying units, or both. “competent person / supervisor” means a person who is qualified because of knowledge, training and experience to organize the work and its performance, is familiar with the Health and Safety legislation, and has knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the workplace. “employer” means a person who employs one or more workers or contracts for the services of one or more workers and includes a contractor or subcontractor who performs work or supplies services and a contractor or subcontractor who undertakes with the owner, constructor, contractor, or subcontractor to perform work or supply services. “operator” means a person who has direct control over the starting, stopping and speed of an amusement device or part thereof or is in charge of the entire operation of an amusement device. “supervisor” means a person who has charge of a workplace or authority over a worker. “worker” means a person who performs work or supplies services for monetary compensation. The following is taken from the Ontario Amusement Devices Regulation. Other Provinces and States have similar regulations for amusement rides and devices. The scope of responsibility for attendants and operators is described below. Attendants and operators A licence holder shall appoint a sufficient number of operators and attendants in respect of each amusement device operated by the holder to ensure that they are operated safely and in accordance with the Regulation. A licence holder shall ensure that the attendants and operators of the holder are readily identifiable.

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A licence holder shall ensure that, a) each operator of an amusement device of the holder has such knowledge, training and experience that, (i) he or she is able to operate it safely without supervision, and (ii) he or she is aware of the hazardous situations that may occur with respect to persons using the amusement device to which the operator is assigned; b) each attendant of an amusement device of the holder has such knowledge, training and experience that, (i) he or she is able to carry out his or her responsibilities without supervision, and (ii he or she is aware of the hazardous situations that may occur with respect to persons using the amusement device to which the attendant is assigned. An attendant who is assigned to an amusement device shall, a) be located in the area or at the position required by the manufacturer of the device or by the licence holder; (b) be responsible for the safe functioning and use of the amusement device or component that is within the scope of the attendant’s duties as assigned by the licence holder in the technical dossier; (c) ensure that persons move safely to or from the device; (d) ensure that persons using the device are adequately instructed with respect to the use of the area and components under the attendant’s supervision; and (e) ensure that all components of the device are engaged in order to fulfill their respective purposes and that all necessary safety measures in the circumstances are taken before a signal to operate is given to the operator or person using the device. An operator shall be responsible for the safe operation and use of the amusement device or part of it to which he or she is assigned. No operator assigned to an amusement device shall, (a) operate or initiate the operation of the device unless signaled by an attendant that it is ready for operation or unless the operator is otherwise satisfied that all necessary safety measures in the circumstances have been taken to ensure the safe operation of the device; (b) operate more than one amusement device at a time; or (c) while on duty, leave the controls of the device unattended without taking measures to prevent the unauthorized operation of the device and ensure its safe operation. O. Reg. 221/01, s. 15 (6).

Think Safe Feel Safe Look Safe Be Safe

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7.6. Section 6 Health and Safety Need-to-Know List For Ride Operators and Attendants

• Before operating a ride, you should know the following:

• My supervisor is ______(name and location).

• Do I know the potential hazards in this workplace? In my job?

• Do I need protective equipment in my job? If so, what kind?

• Have I been trained to use the protective equipment?

• Have I had all the training that I should, before I start my job?

• Do I know what to do in an emergency situation or fire?

• Do I know where the first aid kits are? How do I contact the person trained in first aid?

• Do I know who the worker health and safety representative is?

• Am I confident in my ability to operate the ride?

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APPENDIX A Ministry of Labour Operations Contact List

EASTERN REGION 1111 Prince of Wales Drive, Ste 200 K2C 3T2 Regional Director: Vic Pakalnis Bus. # 613-727-2817 Fax # 613-727-2900 District Office Address Manager Bus. Phone Bus. Fax Cell

KINGSTON BEECHGROVE COMPLEX 51 HEAKES LANE MARK BAUN 613-545-4004 613-545-9831 613-532-0199 KINGSTON ON K7M 9B1

1111 PRINCE OF WALES DR. OTTAWA EAST SANDRA LAWSON STE 200 613-727-2844 613-727-2900 613-290-5513

OTTAWA ON K2C 3T2

1111 PRINCE OF WALES DR. OTTAWA WEST STE 200 JOHN HUTTON (A) 613-727-2884 613-727-2900 613-295-1763 OTTAWA ON K2C 3T2

300 WATER ST N ROBINSON PLACE (MNR

PETERBOROUGH BLDG) HOPE BOEHM 705-755-4705 705-755-4724 705-740-4232 3RD FLR. SOUTH TOWER PETERBOROUGH ON K9J 8M5

NORTHERN REGION Suite 301, 159 Cedar Street Sudbury, P3E 6A5 Regional Director: Candys Ballanger-Michaud Bus. # 705-564-7433 Fax # 705-564-7435 District Office Address Manager Bus. Phone Bus. Fax Cell

114 WORSELY ST. 705-722-6642 BARRIE STE 201 IAN WARD x 427 705-726-3101 705-725-4014 BARRIE ON L4M 1M1

67 THORNTON ROAD SOUTH DURHAM CAROLINE BURKE 905-433-9958 905-433-9843 416-570-1282 OSHAWA ON L1J 5Y1

THE KANEFF CENTRE, 1STFLR. PEEL NORTH 1290 CENTRAL PKWY WEST STEVE GRIER 905-615-6543 905-615-7078 416-459-1445 MISSISSAUGA ON L5C 4R3

THE KANEFF CENTRE, 1STFLR. PEEL SOUTH 1290 CENTRAL PKWY WEST MIKE CHAPPELL 905-615-7050 905-615-7098 416-998-1921 MISSISSAUGA ON L5C 4R3

2275 MIDLAND AVENUE TORONTO EAST MAIN FLR. NICK CORNACCHIA 416-314-5378 416-314-5405 416-729-1737

SCARBOROUGH ON M1P 3E7

1201 WILSON AVENUE TORONTO NORTH BLDG “E” 2ND FLR. STEVE KWOK 416-235-5302 416-235-5080 416-729-1743 DOWNSVIEW ON M3M 1J8

1201 WILSON AVENUE TORONTO WEST BLDG “E” 2ND FLR. HO CHAN 416-235-5188 416-235-5090 416-407-3572 DOWNSVIEW ON M3M 1J8

1110 STELLAR DRIVE YORK UNIT 102 JOE BOESWALD 905-715-7886 905-715-7140 647-273-0276 NEWMARKET ON L3Y 7B7

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WESTERN REGION 1 Jarvis St, Main Flr. L8R 3J2 Regional Director: Sophie Dennis Bus. # 905-577-1238 Fax # 905-577-1324 District Office Address Manager Bus. Phone Bus. Fax Cell

BRANT 1 JARVIS ST, MAIN FLR. 905-577-1254 905-577-1324 RENE LAFRAMBOISE 905-516-5687 HAMILTON ON L8R 3J2

1 JARVIS ST, MAIN FLR. HALTON DINO MOZZON 905-577-1275 905-577-1324 905-570-2179 HAMILTON ON L8R 3J2

HAMILTON 1 JARVIS ST, MAIN FLR. DUNCAN MARTIN 905-577-1246 905-577-1200 905-517-2985 HAMILTON ON L8R 3J2

KITCHENER / 155 FROBISHER DR, UNIT 519-883-5690 WATERLOO G213 MARTIN DONAT 519-883-5694 519-588-1451

WATERLOO ON N2V 2E1

217 YORK ST. LONDON NORTH 5TH FLR. WAYNE DE L’ORME 519-646-3226 519-672-0268 519-319-0564 LONDON ON N6A 5P9

217 YORK ST. LONDON SOUTH 5TH FLR. BONNIE SUHR 519-646-3248 519-672-0268 519-872-8653 LONDON ON N6A 5P9

301 ST. PAUL ST

8TH FLR. NIAGARA HENRIK VOGT 905-704-3081 905-704-3011 289-213-7463 ST. CATHERINES ON L2R 7R4

4510 RHODES DRIVE WINDSOR SUITE 610 JUDITH CRAGG 519-977-8106 519-258-1321 519-791-8995 WINDSOR ON N8W 5K5

To see current listings please visit the Ministry of Labour.

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Elevating and Amusement Devices Ref. No.: Rev. No.: Safety Division 522 / 04 Date: Date: September 20, DIRECTOR’S SAFETY ORDER 2004 IN THE MATTER OF: THE TECHNICAL STANDARDS AND SAFETY ACT 2000, S.O. 2000, c. 16 - and - ONTARIO REGULATION 221/01 made under the Technical Standards and Safety Act 2000 (Amusement Devices)

Subject: Wisdom “Sizzler” Ride - IMMEDIATE SHUT DOWN ORDER Sent to: All Amusement Devices Licensees & Consultants

The Director. Amusement Devices Regulation (O.Reg. 221/01) pursuant to his authority under section 14 of the Technical Standards & Safety Act hereby orders the following:

1. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY All “Sizzler” Rides, Manufactured By Wisdom Manufacturing Inc, Must Be Removed From Service And Shall Not Be Put Back Into Service Or Used Until Further Notice By The Director.

This shut down order is in effect until an investigation into a recent “Sizzler” incident is concluded.

2. INSTRUCTIONS Upon completion of the investigation, TSSA will provide instructions to ride operators in Ontario on the required course of action. These requirements may be supplemented further by manufacturers instructions or bulletins. Owners must also ensure that any and all prior “Manufacturer Update Notices” have been carried out.

3. BACKGROUND A recent incident in Massachusetts involving the “Sizzler” ride has prompted the release of this Director’s Safety Order. Summary notes have been attached regarding the Massachusetts incident.

http://www.rideaccidents.com/ Sizzler breaks apart at Massachusetts carnival; 1 killed (Sunday, September 19, 2004) - At a church carnival in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, one man was killed and another was critically injured when parts of a Sizzler ride broke apart. A third person suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene. Witnesses say the two men fell out of their car when the outer side of their seat broke off. One of them was then struck by another of the ride's cars as he attempted to get away from the ride. The ride is owned and operated by Jaro Amusements of Carlisle, Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Department of Public Safety, the Worcester district attorney's office, and local police are investigating the accident. The National Consumer Product Safety Commission is also expected to investigate.

______Rob Kremer, Acting Director, TSS Act 2000, (Amusement Devices)

Elevating and Amusement Devices Ref. No.: Rev. No.: Safety Division 522 / 04 1 Date: Date: DIRECTOR’S SAFETY ORDER September 20, September 22, 2004 2004 IN THE MATTER OF: THE TECHNICAL STANDARDS AND SAFETY ACT 2000, S.O. 2000, c. 16 - and - ONTARIO REGULATION 221/01 made under the Technical Standards and Safety Act 2000 (Amusement Devices)

Subject: Wisdom “Sizzler” Ride - IMMEDIATE SHUT DOWN ORDER Sent to: All Amusement Devices Licensees & Consultants The Director. Amusement Devices Regulation (O.Reg. 221/01) pursuant to his authority under section 14 of the Technical Standards & Safety Act hereby orders the following:

1. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY All “Sizzler” rides, manufactured by Wisdom Manufacturing Inc, must be removed from service and shall not be put back into service or used until the Owners have complied with the instructions below.

2. INSTRUCTIONS Prior to returning the ride in question into service, Owners shall: 2.1 Comply with Wisdom Manufacturing Inc, bulletins dated August 1994 and May 1997 (attached). 2.2 Comply with the findings issued in the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety Directive dated September 20, 2004 (attached). 2.3 Provide to TSSA written confirmation in accordance with Section 2.4 that the Safety Order has been complied with in full and the ride meets the requirements of the attachments referenced in Sections 2.1 and 2.2. 2.4 The owner of the device in question shall obtain permission from the Director to operate the ride by faxing the Notification (attached) confirming compliance with this order to TSSA fax number (416) 231-7525. By faxing the Notification to the Director, the owner of the ride is confirming completion of the work on the ride in accordance with this Safety Order.

______Rob Kremer, Acting Director, TSS Act 2000, (Amusement Devices)

NOTIFICATION TO DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE WITH DIRECTOR’S ORDER 522/04

Re: Wisdom Sizzler

Attention: Director, TSS Act 2000, (Amusement Devices)

Fax Number (416) 231- 7525

I ______confirm that I am the owner of the amusement device known as (print name)

the “Sizzler” , AD #______, and have personally ensured that all required work has been completed in accordance with Director’s Order 522/04.

Indicate by initialing that the following has been completed: Initials

• Completed all work in accordance with Wisdom Manufacturing Inc, bulletin dated August 1994 ______

• Completed all work in accordance with Wisdom Manufacturing Inc. bulletin dated May 1997 ______

• Completed all work in accordance with the findings issued in the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety Directive dated September 20, 2004 ______

______Signature of Owner

______Name of Company (Licensee)

______Date

The Commonwealth of

Massachusetts

Department of Public Safety

Mitt Romney One Ashburton Place, Room 1301 Governor Boston, Massachusetts 02108-1618 Kerry Healey Edward A. Flynn Lieutenant Governor Secretary Phone (617) 727-3200 Thomas G. Gatzunis, P.E. Fax (617) 727-5732 Commissioner

September 20, 2004

To: All Owners / Operators of Amusement Devices

From: Thomas G. Gatzunis, Commissioner

RE: Suspension of Permit to Operate Wisdom “Sizzler” Amusement Rides

The Massachusetts Department of Public Safety is immediately suspending all permits to operate any and all Wisdom “Sizzler” amusement rides until owners have complied with this directive.

You are directed to perform a thorough review of each car to ensure that the proper bolts and lock nuts as specified by the manufacturer are in place and secure. Use of alternate or smaller bolts and/or nuts that are not in accordance with the ride manufacturer are expressly prohibited.

By design, each car side panel is secured with two (2) – 7/16 inch (two bolts per side panel) grade 5 bolts that screw into tapped holes at the base of the seat frame. Use of smaller sized bolts is prohibited unless engineered and approved by the ride manufacturer.

Verification shall be performed by removing the fiberglass seat on each car. This will enable you to view the bolt closely to ensure proper sizing and grade as designed by the manufacturer.

The lap restraints and foot tub are secured to the car side panels with two (2) 5/8” (requires use of a 15/16” socket), grade 5 bolts secured with lock nuts. These nuts shall be tightened as specified by the manufacturer. These nuts can be viewed and tightened from the side access panels on the car. Use of nuts that do not have locking capacity is prohibited.

Once you have completed the review on your ride, you are directed to provide a written report to the Department verifying compliance with this directive, under the signature of the owner and the person who performed the physical inspection, before the permit to operate this ride is re-issued.

This order shall remain in effect until such time that Location of 5/8” locknut Access Port the Department has cleared your ride for permitting.

Failure to comply with this directive will result in the immediate suspension/revocation of your permits to operate all amusement rides in the Commonwealth.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call Assistant Chief of Inspections, Mark Mooney at (617) 727-3200 ext. 25208.

Cc: Edward A. Flynn, Secretary of Public Safety Mark F. Mooney, Assistant Chief of Inspections C.A.R.E.S member jurisdictional authorities Bev Kohen,Regional Director, USCPSC

Elevating and Amusement Devices Ref. No.: Rev. No.: Safety Division 522 / 04 2 Date: Date: DIRECTOR’S SAFETY ORDER September 20, October 26, 2004 2004

IN THE MATTER OF: THE TECHNICAL STANDARDS AND SAFETY ACT 2000, S.O. 2000, c. 16 - and - ONTARIO REGULATION 221/01 made under the Technical Standards and Safety Act 2000 (Amusement Devices)

Subject: Wisdom “Sizzler” Ride - IMMEDIATE SHUT DOWN ORDER and follow up REQUIREMENTS TO OPERATE Sent to: All Amusement Devices Licensees & Consultants

The Director. Amusement Devices Regulation (O.Reg. 221/01) pursuant to his authority under section 14 of the Technical Standards & Safety Act hereby orders the following:

2. INSTRUCTIONS Prior to returning the ride in question into service during 2004, Owners shall: 2.1 Comply with TSSA Director’s Safety Order 522/04-r1 OR 2.2 Comply with requirement 2.4 of this order and r2 2.3 Provide to TSSA written confirmation that the additional safety requirements in this revision, (identified as "r2") have been complied with, by faxing the Notification of Compliance (attached) to TSSA fax number (416) 231-7525

Effective January 1st 2005, Owners shall: r2 2.4 Comply with AMUSEMENT RIDE SAFETY BULLETIN for Sizzler and Deluxe Sizzler Amusement Rides issued on October 18, 2004 by US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) (attached). 2.5 The owner of the device in question shall, upon completion of 2.4, record in the ride log book completion of work in accordance with DR 522/04-r2. [Faxing of Notification is not required]

3. BACKGROUND To understand the background for the release of this safety order, refer to the news entitled "CPSC, Wisdom Industries Ltd. Announce Revised Safety Inspection Program for Sizzler and Deluxe Sizzler Mobile Amusement Rides” attached with this order.

______Roland Hadaller, Director, TSS Act 2000, (Amusement Devices)

3300 Bloor Street West, 14th Floor, Centre Tower, Toronto, Ontario M8X 2X4 Telephone: 416-734-3300 Fax: 416-231-5435 Toll Free: 1-877-682-8772 Putting Public Safety First AD-522-04-r2.doc 1/13

NOTIFICATION TO DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE WITH DIRECTOR’S ORDER 522/04 - r2

Re: Wisdom Sizzler

Attention: Director, TSS Act 2000, (Amusement Devices)

Fax Number (416) 231- 7525

Prior to returning the ride in question into service during 2004, complete and fax:

I ______confirm that I am the owner of the amusement device known as (print name)

the “Sizzler” , AD #______,

and have personally ensured that all required work has been completed in accordance with Director’s Order 522/04-r2.

Indicate by initialing that the following has been completed: Initials

• Completed all work in accordance with: r2 AMUSEMENT RIDE SAFETY BULLETIN for Sizzler and Deluxe Sizzler Amusement Rides ______issued on October 18, 2004 by US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) (attached).

______Signature of Owner

______Name of Company (Licensee)

______Date

3300 Bloor Street West, 14th Floor, Centre Tower, Toronto, Ontario M8X 2X4 Telephone: 416-734-3300 Fax: 416-231-5435 Toll Free: 1-877-682-8772 Putting Public Safety First AD-522-04-r2.doc 2/13

NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wisdom/Sizzler Hotline: (970) 522-7515 October 18, 2004 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 Release # 05-015 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC, Wisdom Industries Ltd. Announce Revised Safety Inspection Program for Sizzler and Deluxe Sizzler Mobile Amusement Rides WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Wisdom Industries Ltd., of Sterling, Colo., are announcing a revised safety inspection program for the Sizzler and Deluxe Sizzler amusement rides. The Sizzler is a scrambling-type ride that rotates clockwise on a central mast while each of the three four- seat sections rotates counter-clockwise on its own mast. The ride accelerates rapidly, then slows almost to a stop, and then accelerates again. There are about 142 Sizzler rides in the U.S.

On September 19, in Shrewsbury, Mass., a fatal incident involving a Sizzler occurred at a church-sponsored event. Two occupants of one seat were thrown from the ride when the end of the seat structure gave way. One of those victims died and the other was injured. One other person was injured on the ground.

CPSC is investigating the causes of this incident and is working with Wisdom Industries to alert state and local officials and ride owners/operators to immediately perform critical safety inspections. CPSC is asking state and local officials to locate these rides and require owners to cease operation of the Sizzlers until they complete a thorough inspection to prevent future incidents. In brief, some of the elements of the inspection program include:

• Inspect, grade and torque the four (4) internal frame bolts. • Inspect foottub hinge bolts for proper grade and all metal locknuts installed. • Inspect internal frame welds.

These new safety inspection guidelines are being sent to all owners of Sizzler and Deluxe Sizzler rides, state inspectors and amusement ride insurers. CPSC recommends that owners not allow Sizzlers and Deluxe Sizzlers to operate until they have met the requirements of the new inspection program.

3300 Bloor Street West, 14th Floor, Centre Tower, Toronto, Ontario M8X 2X4 Telephone: 416-734-3300 Fax: 416-231-5435 Toll Free: 1-877-682-8772 Putting Public Safety First AD-522-04-r2.doc 3/13

The Amusement Ride Safety Bulletin below is for use by State Amusement Ride Officials. We have in the past shared information with state and local authorities regarding amusement ride safety pursuant to Section 29(e) of the Consumer Product Safety Act, 15 U.S.C. 2078(e), and have asked that the information not be released to the public, as required by that statute. However, in this instance, Wisdom Industries, Ltd. has agreed to the public release of this information, and therefore the usual restriction does not apply.

AMUSEMENT RIDE SAFETY BULLETIN Sizzler and Deluxe Sizzler Amusement Rides October 18, 2004

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) staff is notifying state and local authorities having jurisdiction over amusement rides that we are investigating the Sizzler and Deluxe Sizzler Amusement Rides. CPSC staff are working with Wisdom Industries, Ltd to inspect and correct as necessary existing Sizzler and Deluxe Sizzler Amusement Rides.

On September 19, 2004, an incident occurred on a Sizzler ride operating in Massachusetts resulting in the death of one passenger and the injury of two other people when the end of the seat structure gave way allowing the two occupants to be thrown out of the ride. As a result of the incident, Wisdom Industries, Ltd. is requesting that all owner/operators of the Sizzler and Deluxe Sizzler rides immediately perform the critical safety inspections detailed in the attached bulletin. In addition, the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is requesting State and Local officials to locate these rides and require owners to cease operation of the Sizzlers until they complete a thorough inspection of the internal frame bolts, the foottub hinge bolts and internal frame welds.

The key Inspection Points of Wisdom’s Bulletin: Before a Sizzler ride is allowed to operate, owner/operators must: 1. Inspect, grade and torque the four (4) internal frame bolts. 2. Inspect foottub hinge bolts for proper grade and all metal locknuts installed. 3. Inspect internal frame welds. 4. Return attached verification of inspection form to Wisdom Industries, Ltd.

NOTE: CPSC staff has worked with Wisdom to update the inspection and maintenance bulletins previously distributed by Wisdom that applied to these bolted and welded joints. These updated bulletins are attached to this notice and should be used to perform the required inspection and repairs.

CPSC staff continues to work with Wisdom Industries Ltd. to resolve any safety issues related to this ride and the September 19th incident. Based upon what we now know, CPSC recommends that you not allow Sizzlers and Deluxe Sizzlers to operate, unless they meet the requirements of the Wisdom program Please contact me if you have any questions or comments on this matter.

Roy W. Deppa Associate Director Office of Compliance 301-504-7514

3300 Bloor Street West, 14th Floor, Centre Tower, Toronto, Ontario M8X 2X4 Telephone: 416-734-3300 Fax: 416-231-5435 Toll Free: 1-877-682-8772 Putting Public Safety First AD-522-04-r2.doc 4/13

3300 Bloor Street West, 14th Floor, Centre Tower, Toronto, Ontario M8X 2X4 Telephone: 416-734-3300 Fax: 416-231-5435 Toll Free: 1-877-682-8772 Putting Public Safety First AD-522-04-r2.doc 5/13

3300 Bloor Street West, 14th Floor, Centre Tower, Toronto, Ontario M8X 2X4 Telephone: 416-734-3300 Fax: 416-231-5435 Toll Free: 1-877-682-8772 Putting Public Safety First AD-522-04-r2.doc 6/13

3300 Bloor Street West, 14th Floor, Centre Tower, Toronto, Ontario M8X 2X4 Telephone: 416-734-3300 Fax: 416-231-5435 Toll Free: 1-877-682-8772 Putting Public Safety First AD-522-04-r2.doc 7/13

3300 Bloor Street West, 14th Floor, Centre Tower, Toronto, Ontario M8X 2X4 Telephone: 416-734-3300 Fax: 416-231-5435 Toll Free: 1-877-682-8772 Putting Public Safety First AD-522-04-r2.doc 8/13

3300 Bloor Street West, 14th Floor, Centre Tower, Toronto, Ontario M8X 2X4 Telephone: 416-734-3300 Fax: 416-231-5435 Toll Free: 1-877-682-8772 Putting Public Safety First AD-522-04-r2.doc 9/13

3300 Bloor Street West, 14th Floor, Centre Tower, Toronto, Ontario M8X 2X4 Telephone: 416-734-3300 Fax: 416-231-5435 Toll Free: 1-877-682-8772 Putting Public Safety First AD-522-04-r2.doc 10/13

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Elevating and Amusement Devices Ref. No.: Rev. No.: Safety Division 526 / 06 Information / Interpretation Date: Date: December 6,

Bulletin 2006

Subject: Changes to Licence Renewal Dates Sent to: All Amusement Device Licencees

1. Introduction

Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) is pleased to introduce enhancements made in the areas of processing annual licences and permits for amusement devices in Ontario.

As of January 2007, a revised process to obtain annual licences and permits will be in effect to better reflect business operations within the amusement device industry. More importantly, these changes are a direct result from feedback given by industry who identified ways in which TSSA can enhance their services. With regard to the licence process, changes include: • timing adjustments for issuing licences and permits; • new user-friendly forms for both mail and online submissions

2. Changes to Renewal Dates

Due to the referenced modifications, the expiration dates of your current 2006 licence and permits has been consolidated to March 31, 2007 to align with new timing involved in applying for annual licences and permits. Licences and permits expiring before this date have been extended at no cost to the customer. Licences and permits expiring after this date will be given credit for months paid.

Please note that no action is required on your part at this time.

In January, TSSA will mail you a comprehensive annual license application package with additional permit information.

For further information on licensing and permits, please visit our website at www.tssa.org or contact a Customer Service Advisor at 1-877-682-TSSA (8772) or [email protected].

______Rob Kremer Technical Leader Roger Neate, Manager of Operations EDAD Program EDAD Program

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Elevating and Amusement Devices Ref. No.: Rev. No.: Safety Division 527 / 07 Safety Alert Date: Date: Bulletin February 28, 2007

Subject: Go Kart Entanglement Protection Sent to: All Amusement Device Licensees & Consultants

1. INTRODUCTION Due to a serious incident in October 2006, every Go-Kart facility’s written Operating Procedure shall be subjected to an immediate review. Effective immediately, operators shall carefully and thoroughly scrutinize their current procedures regarding patrons with long hair, loose clothing or other objects such as scarves, strings, laces, etc., which could become entrapped in the equipment.

1.1 Incident Summary An 11-year old girl was riding as a passenger in a double seat go-kart with her father. The girl’s hair, which had been tucked inside her jacket became loose, and in the course of riding came into contact with the moving parts of the engine. The entanglement resulted in severe head injuries.

2. INSTRUCTIONS TO LICENCEES – EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY 2.1 Operating Manual Every Go-Kart facility operator in Ontario shall immediately review their operating manual and update their procedures, in practice and in writing, to ensure compliance to the Amusement Devices Code Adoption Document section 2.(5), that requires conformance to Section 8 of Z267- 00 Safety Code for Amusement Devices, which deals with owner operator responsibilities related to instructions and training.

The review shall ensure that sufficient, explicit instructions are included to address potential hazards as a result of patrons with long hair and/or loose clothing as specified in the Amusement Devices Code Adoption Document sections; 22.(9) A person who has hair longer than shoulder length shall not be permitted to use a kart unless the person’s hair is tied up so as to make it shoulder length, and 22.(10) A person who is wearing loose clothing so as to interfere with the safe operation of the kart shall not be permitted to use a kart unless the person’s clothing is safely secured.

All track staff shall be trained in the new procedures, and the record of training shall be documented in the logbook. For further clarification refer to sections 2.2 and 2.3 as a guideline when reviewing and/or writing any new procedures.

2.2 Long Hair • Any patron who is unable or unwilling to abide by the requirements shall not be permitted to ride. • Patrons shall have their hair secured with a hair elastic or equivalent at the nape of the neck. If, once tied to at the back of the neck, the hair remains longer than shoulder length, the hair shall be folded up on itself and re-tied to reduce the hair length further. Braids or hair nets in conjunction with elastics may also be used.

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• Hair must be secured in such a fashion that wind, movement and even intentional contact by the person in the kart will not cause the hair to become loose and possibly come in contact with any moving parts of the kart’s engine, body or wheels. • Methods such as tucking the hair inside of clothing as the only means of “securing” shall not be permitted. The hair can become loose after a few turns of the head or similar movements. • Long hair cannot simply be folded up inside the helmet as it may become loose. • Hair shall not be tied up inside the helmet if doing so leads to an improper fit, and/or obstructs visibility. • Hairnets or balaclavas shall not be used as the sole means of securing a patron’s long hair. • Hair nets or balaclavas may be used in conjunction with elastics or an equivalent means of tying. • Hair nets on their own will not secure long, heavy hair when subjected to the wind and movement experienced during riding. • String or ribbon longer than the hair shall not be used, as it may become its own source of entanglement.

2.3 Loose Clothing Patrons wearing loose clothing, such as a scarf for example, shall have the item secured, or preferably removed so as to prevent the item from becoming a hazard or a means of entanglement.

3. INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 Compliance All documentation generated to prove compliance of this bulletin shall be included in the Technical Dossier, and a note shall be recorded in the maintenance logbook indicating the update to the Operating Procedure and the training of the staff as required by Ontario Regulation 221/01 (Amusement Devices).

The Operating Procedure shall be made readily available to the inspector. The inspector shall perform an operational inspection to verify that all staff has been trained.

Your new Operating Procedures are meaningless without training of all employees, and routine reiteration of the track rules and guidelines. Exceptions shall not be permitted, and persons who refuse to comply shall not be permitted to ride.

______Rob Kremer, P. Eng., Roger Neate Engineering Manager, EDAD Program Operations Manager, EDAD Program

Failure to comply with the Technical Standards and Safety Act or regulations is an offence punishable upon conviction, to a fine of not more than $50,000, or imprisonment for a term of not more than one year or both, or if the person is a body corporate to a fine of not more than $1,000,000.

This Bulletin has been developed in consultation with the Amusement Devices Advisory Council.

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Elevating and Amusement Devices Ref. No.: Rev. No.: Safety Division 529 / 08 Date: Date: DIRECTOR’S SAFETY ORDER January 2, 2008

IN THE MATTER OF: THE TECHNICAL STANDARDS AND SAFETY ACT, 2000, S.O. 2000, c. 16 - and - ONTARIO REGULATION 221/01 made under the Technical Standards and Safety Act 2000

Subject: Seat Belt Installation - All Big ELI Wheels, Scramblers and Little Wheels Sent to: All Amusement Devices Licensees & Consultants The Director, Amusement Devices Regulation (O.Reg. 221/01) pursuant to his authority under section 14 of the Technical Standards & Safety Act, 2000 hereby orders the following:

1. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY All Licensees, Owners and Operators shall review the operating procedures for their ELI Bridge Big Wheels, Scramblers and Little Wheels to ensure that they are consistent with the recommended operating procedures issued by the ELI Bridge Company (Bulletin No. 060131-8 and Operator Instructions 7-5-07 Big ELI Wheels, see attached), and these operating procedures shall be added to the device log book.

In addition all Licensees, Owners and Operators shall ensure that current height requirements issued by the ELI Bridge Company in Bulletin No. 060131-2 are posted at the ride and enforced.

1.1 EFFECTIVE March 31, 2008 Manufacturer approved seat belts shall be installed on all ELI Big Wheels, Scramblers and Little Wheels in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations (Bulletin No. 060131-14 see attached) and installation instructions. Devices not retrofitted by March 31, 2008 shall be removed from service by the Licensee, Owner or Operator.

2. INSTRUCTIONS Upon completion of the installation of the seat belts, owners of these devices are required to submit to the TSSA an amendment to the technical dossier accompanied by the installation instructions for the seat belt arrangement issued by the ride manufacturer.

The alteration shall be subject to an inspection by an inspector from TSSA upon completion of the work and prior to the operation of the device in Ontario after March 31, 2008.

3. BACKGROUND An increase in the number of incidents involving passengers coming out of their seats has prompted the manufacturer to strongly recommend the addition of seat belts to the Big ELI Wheels, Scramblers and Little Wheels. The Amusement Devices Advisory Council and TSSA support this proactive approach to prevent potential incidents and injuries.

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Elevating and Amusement Devices Ref. No.: Rev. No.: Safety Division 530/09 Amusement Devices Code Adoption Date: Date: Document - Amendment March 1, 2009

IN THE MATTER OF: THE TECHNICAL STANDARDS AND SAFETY ACT 2000, S.O. 2000, c. 16 - and - ONTARIO REGULATION 221/01 (Amusement Devices) made under the Technical Standards and Safety Act 2000

Subject: Amusement Devices Code Adoption Document Amendment Sent to: All Zip Line Licensees, Designers, Builders, Mechanics & Consultants

1.0 Effective immediately, the Director of Ontario Regulation 221/01 (Amusement Devices), pursuant to section 4 of Ontario Regulation 223/01 (Codes and Standards Adopted by Reference), hereby provides notice that the Amusement Devices Code Adoption Document dated June 1, 2001 (CAD), as amended, published by the Technical Standards & Safety Authority is further amended by adding the following:

PART VII

26. ZIP LINES

(1) Every newly installed or altered zip line shall conform to the requirements of Part I “General” and Part II “General Technical Requirements” of the Code Adoption Document, and the following:

(2) For the purpose of Part VII:

“active braking system” means a brake or braking system that is initiated and/or sustained because of an action of an attendant, facilitator or the participant.

“arborist” means a competent person who has had relevant formal education and who is certified by a third party to undertake arboreal assessments.

“Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT)” means a trade organization that publishes standards for challenge course installation, operation and inspection.

“PVM Professional Vendor Member” means a company which successfully completes the Professional Vendor Member accreditation process through ACCT.

“attendant” means a person who is trained to operate an engineered or stand-alone zip line that is not part of an elevated challenge or walking course.

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“change over,” means a manual transfer of carabiners or snap hooks from one activity or anchor point to the subsequent activity or anchor point by a facilitator, attendant or participant; common in challenge courses or zip line/canopy tours.

“connect/disconnect component” means a component of a zip line or personal rigging system that is manipulated by the facilitator, attendant or the user during the action of preparing for, and completion of riding. Connect/Disconnect components are intended for “quick” release and/or regular opening/closing, latching/unlatching and/or connection/disconnection.

“critical component” means a piece of equipment, structure or device that forms part of a zip line where the failure of the component would likely result in a serious injury as a result of a fall or impact.

“direct supervision” means supervision where the facilitator is within close physical proximity of the patron such that they could directly intervene if necessary, can inspect equipment visually as well as manually inspect locking mechanisms and rigging equipment set up.

“gravity brake” means a passive braking system where the zip line rider is brought to a stop by gravity. The patron’s momentum carries them to the end of the zip line. Gravity brings the patron back towards the launch platform and they eventually come to a stop at the lowest point in the wire rope. Patrons are generally removed from the zip line via a ladder or scissor lift.

“hand brake” means an active breaking system whereby a participant controls their rate of deceleration by adjusting the amount of hand pressure applied to the wire rope. The participant wears a heavy glove or other type of protection to prevent friction burns/injury.

“facilitator” means an employee who is trained to guide, supervise and assist patrons through tree or pole-based canopy walks or challenge courses or other similar climbing type activities. Facilitators are equipped with mountaineering personal equipment and climbing is a routine aspect of their workday.

“factor of safety” means the ratio of the ultimate stress of the material over the maximum possible stress imposed on a component in the intended application.

“indirect supervision” occurs when a facilitator supervises from a distance (from the ground or another location). Instruction, inspection and/or intervention are limited to verbal instructions and visual inspection from a distance.

“loading or unloading area” means the space, platform or structure within immediate proximity to the zip line where patrons are either attached to or are unattached from the zip line pulley or trolley.

“passive braking system” means any system that results in a deceleration and occurs without any action of the facilitator or the participant.

“personal rigging equipment” means the combination of harness, lanyards, carabiners, snap hooks, rapid links that are used to support a zip line rider’s body while suspended from the pulley or trolley.

“Professional Ropes Course Association (PRCA)” is the non-profit association comprised of a board of directors, peer-reviewed vendors, organizational members, and individual members, created by ropes challenge course professionals for ropes challenge course professionals.

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“PRCA Peer-Reviewed Organizations (PRO)” These vendors have undergone a voluntary peer review and have successfully completed a rigorous peer review process and critical assessment of their ropes course construction, inspection, training and business practices.

“safety line” means the flexible or rigid, horizontal, vertical or sloping, continuous or discontinuous device used as a protection against falling from a height.

“Safe Working Load (SWL)” means the maximum rated load as determined by the designer and verified by a professional engineer which can be safely handled under specified conditions.

“sling” means a single or double looped construction of tubular webbing or tape, designed for attachments

“static component” means a piece of equipment, structure or device, that is not adjusted or manipulated by the attendant or facilitator or the user during the course of approaching to, riding or detaching from the zip line. A static component is not intended for quick release or routine opening/closing, latching/unlatching, connection/disconnection and generally requires the use of a tool to remove.

“static sag” means the maximum vertical distance between a) the imaginary straight line between the anchor points of the safety line and b) the middle of the safety line when the traffic load is applied.

27. GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

(1) Where this Standard requires action by a designer or manufacturer who is no longer in business, that action shall be performed by an engineer.i

(2) Every person who operates a zip line shall assemble and maintain updated documents that shall include the following:

a) all instructions, bulletins or other information issued by manufacturers, designers, the designated administrative authority and other safety or regulatory authorities that are applicable to the zip line, and

b) all additional instructions based on requirements in the Regulation that are related to installation, operation, inspections, testing, maintenance and repairs of the zip line.

(3) The quality and testing of materials, quality of work, and level of inspection of manufactured components shall be appropriate to the level of risk to passenger safety posed by the failure of such components. i

(4) The design of components for zip lines shall include, but not be limited to, consideration of the following: a) static and dynamic loads, b) possible impact loads, c) static properties, d) fatigue endurance at a number of load cycles appropriate for the component and the installation, e) resistance to brittle fracture, and f) protection against corrosion.i

(5) For each item specified in subsection 27.(4) above, the design shall be based on the most adverse temperature condition appropriate for the installation.i

(6) Components that are subjected to repeated loadings shall be verified against the possibility of fatigue failure. Verification shall be in the form of calculations and/or testing.i

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(7) The engineer or designer shall define the acceptable limits to angle of inclination, tension, zip line speed, and braking deceleration, as well as any additional critical design parameters.

(8) The engineer or designer shall specify the operational and design restrictions with respect to: user height, weight, age, ability, or any other restrictions as applicable.

(9) The tension on the zip line shall be calculated under the most adverse conditions. Allowance shall be included for the following:

a) rope weight, b) weight of rider, c) weight of rescue personnel and equipment, d) environmental conditions such as ice, wind, temperature, e) static and dynamic loads, and f) rope pre-tensioning.

(10) For the purposes of design, the zip line rider or patron shall be considered to have a mass of not less than 77 kg (170 lb).

(11) An acceptance test procedure (ATP) shall be provided as part of the submission by the designer or engineer. The ATP shall be completed and certified by the submitting engineer prior to use of the zip line by the public.

(12) Safety lines and anchor points shall have a safety factor against failure of not less than six (6). The calculation shall consider the type of connection or termination, traffic load, and dynamic loads.

(13) Despite Part II “General Technical Requirements”, subsection 8.(1), the safety factor of the zip line system shall not be less than six (6). Static loads, dynamic loads, rope termination efficiency, rescue methods etc. shall be considered.

(14) All critical components must be accessible for inspection. Where special lifting equipment is required for inspections, this equipment shall be available at the time of initial, follow-up or periodic inspections, as requested by the inspector or submitting engineer.

28. SITE SELECTION

(1) When selecting the location and alignment of an installation, consideration shall be given to factors that are known to affect the operational requirements of the installation. The following shall also be considered when applicable: a) electric power lines and their supports, b) railways, c) highways, d) structures, e) rock and earth slides, erosion, washouts, etc., f) snow creep and avalanches, g) wind, h) icing, i) ski slopes and trails, j) rivers and gullies, k) buried installations, including pipelines, l) crossing of or close proximity to other zip lines or passenger ropeways and passenger conveyors, m) control of air space below, above, and adjacent to the installation,

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n) zip line patron height above the ground or other surface, o) ambient temperatures, p) evacuation, and q) fire hazards from buildings and vegetation.i

29. CLEARANCE ENVELOPE

(1) Zip lines in proximity to overhead electric supply and communication utility systems must meet the clearance requirements of CSA Standard CAN/CSA-C22.3 No. 1. “Overhead Systems”.

(2) A safety clearance envelope shall be maintained above, to the sides of and underneath the zip line under the most adverse loading conditions. The clearance envelope shall be specified by the designer or submitting engineer.

(3) Despite subsection 29.(2) above, the minimum vertical clearance between any part of the zip line and any part of an overhead system shall not be less than the following:

a) If the zip line crosses above a road or parking lot or any area with vehicular traffic, the lowest point of the zip line patron, under the most adverse loading conditions shall be not less than 5.0 metres above the road.

b) If the zip line crosses above a passenger ropeway, under the most adverse loading conditions including wire rope sag, stretch, and a deropement of the passenger ropeway, the lowest point of the zip line patron will not pass closer than 2.4 metres from the highest point on the ropeway.

c) If the zip line crosses underneath a passenger ropeway, the designer shall consider a complete deropement between the towers: no part of the ropeway shall come in contact with the zip line or zip line rider under the most adverse loading conditions.

d) A clearance envelope of at least 1.5 metres shall be maintained to each side of a zip line patron, under the most adverse loading conditions and rope deflection. The measurement shall be taken from the centre of the patron’s torso.

e) Where a zip line crosses over a hiking trail, walkway or ski slope, a vertical clearance of 2.4 metres shall be maintained from the lowest point of the zip line patron under the most adverse loading conditions to the ground or snow level.

(4) Preparation of a zip line right-of-way shall include the following: a) interference by vegetation shall be prevented, b) washouts shall be prevented, and c) potentially dangerous trees shall be removed.i

30. TOWERS, PLATFORMS AND STRUCTURES

(1) Steelwork shall be designed taking into consideration the effects of corrosion. Corrosion protection shall be provided where necessary.i

(2) Localized corrosion, which can occur because of entrapped water, excessive condensation, or other factors, shall be minimized by suitable design and detailing. Positive means of drainage shall be provided where necessary. i

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(3) Foundations shall be designed in accordance with the Ontario Building Code to carry all of the combinations of dead load, live load, and wind, together with ice, earthquake, impact, and vibration. i

(4) Each foundation shall be designed to resist overturning or sliding with a factor of safety of 2 with respect to the combination of deadload and live load, and 1.5 with respect to these loadings and wind acting simultaneously. i

(5) Foundations located in snow creep and/or avalanche areas shall be designed for such conditions and loads or shall be protected. i

(6) The bottoms of foundations shall be below the normal frost line unless they rest on solid rock. i

(7) The top of concrete shall be not less than 150 mm above finished grade unless instructions for the protection of the structural steel below grade are provided by the designer. i

(8) All parts of anchorage connections below ground shall be protected. i

(9) Structures bolted to foundations shall be secured with double nuts, locknuts, or equivalent means. i

(10) The designer shall provide specifications for excavation, backfill, concrete, formwork, reinforcing steel, rock anchors, anchor bolts, grout, and placement tolerances.i

(11) Concrete test cylinders shall be made, cured, and tested in accordance with CAN/CSA-A23.2 “Methods of Test and Standard Practices for Concrete”. i

(12) The zip line designer shall specify the percentage of rock anchors at each location to be given a pull test and the force to be applied. The test shall be carried out on 10% of rock anchors but at least one rock anchor per location. Test reports from a recognized certification agency shall be provided prior to the acceptance tests. i

(13) Towers, railings, fences, and other structures shall be designed and constructed to prevent persons or equipment from becoming entangled with such structures. i

(14) Handrails, safety nets, or ramps shall be provided where necessary for the protection of passengers and operating personnel. i

(15) Platforms, decks, staircases or any structure that forms part of a zip line launch or landing platform must comply with the Ontario Building Code.

(16) Wood structures, in addition to subsection 30.(15) above shall be designed to CAN/CSA-O86-01 “Engineering Design in Wood”.

(17) Despite subsections 30.(15) and 30.(16), small platforms (capacity less than or equal to four persons) that form part of a challenge course or zip line tour shall be one of the following:

a) certified by a professional engineer to be capable of supporting three times the rated capacity, of sound construction and free of sharp edges or gaps that could pose a trip hazard. The participant must be attached to a safety line that is in compliance with subsection 27.(11), at all times, or

b) designed and constructed in compliance with subsections 30.(15) and 30.(16).

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(18) Platforms that form part of challenge courses or similar (low capacity, no guardrails) must have suitable tie-offs or safety lines. The tie-offs shall be designed and placed to facilitate the movement of personnel while performing their required tasks and consideration shall be given to rescue situations. The number of anchor points, cables or rails shall be the same as the maximum number of people permitted on the platform or shall be a single device capable of supporting the total load.

(19) Platforms, decks, staircases or any structure that forms part of a zip line launch or landing platform shall be designed to prevent water accumulation.

(20) Platforms, decks, or any structure that forms part of a zip line launch or landing platform shall have a conspicuously posted sign indicating Safe Working Load (capacity) in kg and number of persons.

(21) Wood structures shall be treated with a decay-resistant material if necessary.

(22) Landing platforms of the ramp style shall have a maximum gradient of 1:8.

(23) Landing platforms shall be designed to provide maximum clearance and minimal risk to the zip line rider in the event of an improper landing due to various events such as a brake failure, incorrect riding position, rider disorientation or loss of consciousness. Padding shall be provided where possible impact areas exist.

(24) Where the zip line is designed such that a patron could begin to roll back in the direction of the start platform, a method to assist in landing, such as a grab ‘rope’ or an alternative device shall be in place. Consideration shall be given to possible choke or entrapment hazards created by the choice of device.

(25) Methods to deter unauthorized access and use during off hours shall be in place. The level of warning and security measures shall be appropriate for the level of danger presented by improper use and/or unauthorized access.

(26) Prevention of unauthorized access to ladders may be achieved only by methods which do not compromise the safety or structural integrity of the ladder.

(27) Ladders must be designed, constructed, installed and maintained so as not to endanger a patron, and must be capable of withstanding all loads to which they may be subjected. Surfaces of fixed ladder installations must be free of sharp edges, burrs, or any aspect that may be hazardous to the person using the ladder.

(28) Fixed ladders that provide access to a building, tower, platform, or structure must conform to the Ontario Building Code.

(29) Despite subsection 30.(28), wood ladders that are part of challenge courses (or similar) in which a patron is attached to a safety line do not have to comply with the building code, but the design shall be certified by an engineer as part of the submission.

(30) Where the zip line or supporting elements are dependent on living trees, subsections 30.(31) to 30.(32) apply:

(31) An arboricultural assessment shall be performed by a certified arborist, as part of the design process. With a frequency of not less than once per year, an arborist shall determine the physiological, mechanical and general condition of trees used as element supports and reassess their ability to meet the loads placed upon them. These records shall form part of the log book.

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(32) The systems used to fix zip lines, platforms or any other supporting elements shall be designed to minimize damage to the trees. Measures should be taken to protect the root system, particularly against compaction.

(33) Where the zip line is constructed upon utility poles, subsections 30.(34) to 30.(37) apply:

(34) A professional engineer or a professional utility pole installer shall conduct a foundation assessment to determine ground soil characteristics for actual pole placement, method, and/or depth.

(35) A professional engineer shall provide specifications for excavation, backfill, concrete, formwork, reinforcing steel, ground anchors, grout and placement tolerances.

(36) Utility poles used for zip lines shall be a class H1 or greater. Longer spans may require H2 or H3 poles based on the anticipated loads. The classification is based on ANSI O5.1-2002 “American National Standard for Wood Products – Specifications and Dimensions”.

(37) Ground decay of wooden poles shall be considered.

31. WIRE ROPE

(1) Only flexible steel wire rope may be used as a zip line.

(2) Wire rope used for zip lines or guy wires shall have a Wire Rope Test Certificate in accordance with CSA G4-00 “Steel Wire Rope for General Purpose and for Mine Hoisting and Mine Haulage”.

(3) Wire ropes used for zip lines or guy wires shall have inspection criteria, non-destructive testing requirements, and replacement criteria/intervals specified by the designer or engineer.

(4) The entire length of the wire rope and all wire rope terminations must be visible for inspection.

(5) Zip lines, or any critical life safety lines shall be one continuous un-cut length of wire rope. i.e. no splices.

32. GUY WIRES

(1) Anchoring for guy wires shall be rated with a pull-out strength as designated by an engineer. Soil conditions shall be considered.

(2) Trip hazards created by guy wires shall be prevented as much as possible; trip prevention shall be utilized where the guy wire is in an area that people are able to access.

(3) Preventative measures shall be in place where a guy wire could be used, whether accidental, or deliberate, as a descent line.

(4) Each guy wire rope system, including terminations, must be designed so that the applied load does not exceed one fifth (1/5th) of the breaking strength of any component in the guy wire system.

(5) The head of the anchor or connecting link must extend above the ground to facilitate inspection of the wire rope termination.

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33. END TERMINATIONS

(1) End terminations of the zip wire rope shall be designed to maintain the full strength of the rope to which they are attached.

(2) Despite subsection 33.(1), in applications such as the wrap method for tree-based zip lines utilizing u- clips, end terminations of supporting ropes shall have an efficiency of eighty percent (80%) or greater, based on the nominal strength of the rope. This reduction in ultimate strength must be incorporated into the safety factor calculation.

(3) Where the wrap method is used, the dead end of a zip line shall not be loaded or used as a safety line.

(4) In addition to the requirements of Part II, General Technical Requirements, subsection 8.(2), u-bolt or fist grip clips shall be drop forged, galvanized steel or equivalent, and installed to manufacturer’s specifications. Torque values and retightening procedures and schedules shall conform to the clip manufacturer’s instructions.

(5) Through bolted terminations of zip lines must be backed up with a system rated to eighty percent (80%) of the primary wire rope strength, and configured to protect against bolt and termination failure, not wire rope failure.

(6) Turnbuckles, when used as part of the rigging of the zip line shall have a redundant back up in the case of turnbuckle failure. The back-up system shall be rated to eighty percent (80%) of the strength of the primary system.

34. BOLLARDS AND SOCKETS

(1) A lined rope bollard (anchor) shall have a diameter of not less than 65 times the rope diameter or 600 times the largest diameter or height of the outer wires. For an unlined bollard or wheel, the diameter shall be increased by 25%. i

(2) One end of a rope shall be anchored by wrapping it around a bollard a minimum of two wraps. The residual tension shall be secured by no fewer than two identical clamps, one carrying the load and another acting as a check against slippage. The number of turns and number of clamps shall be specified by the manufacturer or designer. i

(3) At the time of installation, the length of the rope shall allow for slipping a minimum of three times. The allowance for each slip shall be not less than the length of the longest saddle or roller chain, plus 5 m. i

(4) A rope bollard and stored rope shall be covered for protection from the weather. i

(5) A rope socket shall be designed so that it will not be stressed beyond the yield point of the material used when the rope it anchors and connects is under tension equal to its nominal breaking strength. i

(6) The method of socketing shall be one currently in practice or established by tests, and shall develop the nominal breaking strength of the rope. i

(7) Socketing shall be performed by a qualified person. i

(8) A sleeve socket and cone shall be secured against turning. i

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(9) A report shall be provided by the person performing the socketing procedure. At a minimum, the following shall be included in the report: chemical analysis of material used; temperatures of pouring material and preheated socket body (zinc sockets); details of cleaning process (resin sockets); type of rope lubricant applied after socketing; and name and signature of person pouring the socket. i

(10) The whole length of each rope (including tensioning ropes and guys) and all connections shall be visually examined at established intervals not exceeding one year or 2000 h of operation, whichever comes first, and immediately after any incident that can affect the condition of the rope. i

(11) A sleeve and socket that is to be used or reused shall be non-destructively tested to establish its usability. This testing shall be documented. i

(12) The socket replacement interval shall be specified by the manufacturer or an engineer. i

35. BRAKES

(1) A zip line that requires mechanical brakes shall have a minimum of one independent back up brake that will safely stop a rider from full speed. The failure of one brake will not impair the functioning of the other.

(2) Where the speed of the rider upon the approach to the unload platform is greater than 10 km/hr, the system shall utilize a passive brake as the primary brake. In addition, an emergency brake is required that will function in the event of primary brake failure, user error, operator error, injury or rider loss of consciousness.

(3) Where the speed of the rider at approach to the unload platform is less than 10 km/hr, the primary brake may be an active brake. It is recommended that a passive emergency brake be in place in the event of failure of the active braking system, user error, operator error, rider injury or rider loss of consciousness.

(4) Engineered drawings shall be provided for all mechanical braking systems. The drawings shall provide detail of the components including dimensions, material, set up, testing and fabrication.

(5) Block brakes that utilize bungee cords shall be designed such that a bungee cord failure will not result in a whipping or snapping motion that could injure the rider, or anyone in the vicinity.

(6) Customized brakes or unique designs shall be engineered components of known design limits, and shall have a data tag which states the following:

a) manufacturer’s name, identification or designation, b) model, style, lot, or serial number, c) rope sizes permitted, d) speed limitations, and e) any additional safety requirements.

36. PERSONAL RIGGING EQUIPMENT

(1) All components that form part of a safety line such as pulleys, lanyards, harnesses or carabiners shall be permanently labeled by the manufacturer, such that the source of the equipment is traceable.

(2) Commercially manufactured products used in personal rigging equipment application which bears the label of a different certifying body to another standard will be considered in lieu of those specifically stated below provided the strength, quality and testing requirements meet or exceed those defined. A

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statement of equivalency shall be provided by the submitting engineer along with details of the test procedure and the certifying body.

37. HARNESSES

(1) Harnesses shall be commercial grade, designed and manufactured for zip lines, paragliding, or mountaineering and shall bear the label of one of the following:

a) EN 12277: 2007 “Mountaineering equipment – Harnesses – Safety requirements and test methods”, b) EN 1651: 1999 “Paragliding equipment – Harnesses – Safety requirements and strength tests”, or c) UIAA 105 “Mountaineering and Climbing Equipment Harnesses”.

(2) Where sit harnesses or similar are used, a certified chest harness shall also be utilized. The chest and seat harness shall be used in such a manner so as to prevent inversion, whether deliberate, accidental or in the event of loss of consciousness.

(3) Harnesses shall be available to fit the range of participant sizes permitted on the zip line.

(4) Harness selection shall consider the time required for evacuation.

(5) Harness construction, design and fit must be adequate to keep the participant attached at all times and in the proper orientation.

38. HARDWARE

(1) The following requirements apply to all equipment used in a safety application such as connectors, pulleys, and shackles:

a) equipment shall have a product label stamped, engraved, or otherwise permanently marked with the product label information,

b) load-bearing hardware shall display the mark or logo of the certification organization, and manufacturer’s name or identifying mark, and

c) load-bearing hardware shall display the minimum rated breaking strength.

(2) Connect/Disconnect components in critical component applications should be avoided whenever possible. Where necessary, as part of the rigging connection in challenge course applications, the connect/disconnect component shall be backed up with a redundant system that is equal to or greater than the strength of the primary.

(3) In challenge course applications, where patrons conduct repeated change-overs, auto-locking carabiners or snap hooks shall be used. Single action carabiners are not permitted. Double action locking snap hooks that allow relatively quick release with the use of one hand are a preferred option.

(4) Connect/Disconnect components in critical component applications shall be commercial grade, and shall comply with subsection 38.(4)(a) or 38.(4)(b):

a) A carabiner with self-closing gate and gate-locking device shall bear the label of one of the following: i. UIAA 121 “Mountaineering and Climbing Equipment Connectors”, or

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ii. EN 12275:1998 “Mountaineering equipment – Connectors – Safety requirements and test methods”, or

b) A two-stage automatic locking termination connector (class T) or anchor connector (class A) that bears the label of EN362: 2004 “Personal protective equipment against falls from a height – Connectors”.

(5) Screwlink (class Q) connectors and Quicklink (type Q) connectors in critical component systems shall bear the label of one of the following:

a) UIAA 121 “Mountaineering and Climbing Equipment Connectors, b) EN 12275:1998 “Mountaineering equipment – Connectors – Safety requirements and test methods”, or c) EN 362:2004 “Personal protective equipment against falls from a height – Connectors”.

(6) Load-bearing locking carabiners, locking snap hooks or rapid links shall be made of steel where direct contact with the wire rope occurs during zip line riding.

(7) Carabiners shall be of a size suitable for the equipment used.

39. LANYARDS AND SLINGS

(1) Lanyards and slings in critical component applications shall be commercial grade, and shall bear the label of one of the following:

a) Union International Alpinism Association (UIAA) 104 “Mountaineering and Climbing Equipment Slings”, b) EN 566:1997 “Mountaineering Equipment – Slings – Safety requirements and test methods”, or c) EN 354:2002 “Personal protective equipment against falls from a height – Lanyards”.

(2) Load-bearing textile materials shall have strength, aging, ultraviolet resistance, abrasion resistance, and heat and cold resistance characteristics equivalent or superior to polyamides.

(3) Lanyards made of spliced rope are not permitted.

(4) Where one or more parallel slings or lanyards are under tension, their lengths shall be varied or another method employed to minimize the risk of entrapment or strangulation.

40. PULLEYS AND ZIP TROLLEYS

(1) Mountaineering pulleys used with zip lines are considered dynamic critical components and shall be commercial grade, and shall bear the label of one of the following:

a) Union International Alpinism Association (UIAA) Standard 127 “Mountaineering and Climbing Equipment Pulleys”, or b) EN 12278:2007 “Mountaineering equipment – Pulleys – Safety requirements and test methods”.

(2) Despite subsection 40.(1), custom zip pulleys and trolleys shall be engineered components of known and tested design limits, and the shall be labeled with the following:

a) manufacturer’s name, identification or designation, b) model, style, lot, or serial number,

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c) rope sizes permitted, d) speed limitations, and e) any additional safety requirements

(3) Pulleys/Trolleys in accordance with subsection 40.(2) shall also be supplied with engineered drawings, and replacement, testing, and inspection criteria and intervals.

(4) Pulleys and trolleys or other dynamic critical components must be backed up in case of failure with a redundant connection between the person and the zip line, where the safety factor of the pulley or trolley is less than twelve (12). The redundant system shall be at least eighty percent (80%) of the strength of the trolley or pulley.

(5) Redundant lines for pulleys or trolleys, where required, shall attach to the zip line in parallel with the pulley. It may go through a part of the pulley but the steel of the connector must be over the wire rope such that it would maintain suspension even in the event of a catastrophic failure of the pulley.

(6) Despite subsection 40.(4), where the pulley is placed on the rope by the patron or the attendant, (in applications such as challenge courses that utilize small lightweight pulleys), a redundant back up to the pulley is required regardless of the pulley safety factor.

(7) Pulleys or trolleys shall be suitable as specified by their manufacturer for the size of wire rope being used, the maximum speed of travel, and of at least dual sheave construction

(8) Pulley sheaves made of soft material such as certain types of plastic or aluminum are inappropriate for use on wire rope.

(9) Shackles classified as critical components shall be commercial grade, and shall have a minimum breaking strength of not less than an equivalent factor of safety of six (6), and shall be suitable as specified by the manufacturer for the size of rope or wire rope being used.

41. HELMETS

(1) Helmets must be worn by zip line participants.

(2) Helmets shall be commercial grade and bear the mark of one of the following:

a) EN 12492:2000 “Mountaineering Equipment – Helmets for mountaineers – Safety requirements and test methods”, or b) UIAA Standard 106 “Mountaineering and Climbing Equipment Helmets”.

42. OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

(1) The owner/operator shall post signs, when necessary, at entrances to machinery rooms and restricted areas, to warn unauthorized persons not to enter.i

(2) Safety rules must be posted and explained to the participants prior to riding.

(3) Challenge course or other zip lines where participants are more actively involved in their own connection/disconnection shall have a training area where a sample of a zip line is installed close to the ground. All patrons shall be given an orientation prior to proceeding on to the challenge course or zip line. This training area will be used by facilitators and attendants to assess the patron’s ability and allow them to practice using the equipment, while allowing facilitators to assess their ability to proceed.

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(4) Measures, whether equipment-related, procedural or both, shall be implemented to ensure that entanglements with hair, body parts, clothing or jewelry does not occur between the pulley or any other piece of equipment.

(5) In challenge course applications, at any point along a zip line, where a change over occurs, participants must be directly supervised.

(6) Means shall be in place to physically prevent participants from launching before they are properly attached to the pulley system and/or before the zip line path is clear of obstructions.

(7) The launch platform and unloading area of each zip line shall have one designated attendant or facilitator at each location.

(8) Every zip line shall have a dedicated two-way voice communication system between launch and unloading areas. Operation shall cease if communication is not possible.

(9) Zip lines that require a solid object such as a scissor lift or rolling staircase to be moved into the path of the zip line at any point during normal operation shall meet one of the following conditions:

a) The launch facilitator or attendant shall have clear view of the zip line including the landing area. A procedure shall be in place to ensure that participants cannot be released before the zip line pathway is free of obstructions, or

b) Where the launch facilitator or attendant cannot see the landing area, where night operation is permitted, or where the span is such that visibility may be impeded by bad weather, direct sunlight or poor vision, another level of prevention shall be in place.

Note: Examples include a live video monitor of the unload area, bright warning lights visible in the worst weather conditions, an electronic/mechanical interlock that prevents the rider from launching when the object is out of the home or parked position or a combination thereof.

(10) Attendants who operate scissor lifts or any other similar devices shall have documented formal training in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

(11) Zip lines that require a scissor lift or a similar mechanical lifting device as part of normal operation, such as loading or unloading shall have a solid flat surface that has been engineered for the loads placed upon it.

(12) The zip line shall not be operated during icing and freezing rain conditions.

(13) Where zip lines are used during hours of darkness, adequate lighting shall be provided to ensure safe operation.

(14) If the site has night operation, emergency lighting shall be provided to permit evacuation and assist emergency personnel in the event of a power failure.

(15) Before a zip line is placed in service, an operations manual shall be supplied for use with the installation, including but not limited to the following:

a) pre-opening inspections, b) daily inspections and person responsible, c) launching and unloading procedures,

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d) emergency procedures for all anticipated situations, e) incident reporting, f) evacuation procedures, including those for night operation, g) staffing requirements, h) contact information of all site supervisors and emergency personnel , i) emergency phone numbers, j) procedure for pre-zip briefings and/or patron training, k) job descriptions of all supervisory, attendant & facilitator positions, l) zip line rider restrictions including age, height, weight and skill level, m) job descriptions including training requirements, and n) procedures regarding unusual occurrences.

43. MAINTENANCE MANUAL

(1) The maintenance manual shall describe the manufacturer’s and designer’s recommended maintenance procedures, including, but not limited to the following:

a) the types of lubricants required and frequency of application, b) the definitions and measurements required to determine excessive wear and replacement criteria, c) the recommended frequency of service to specific components, d) load tests, e) frequency of bolt tightening, torque values and bolt grades, f) all personal protective equipment inspection and replacement criteria, g) any NDT requirements, type and frequency, h) daily, weekly, monthly and annual inspection checklist, i) zip line wire rope maintenance and inspection criteria, j) wire rope non-destructive testing requirements and intervals, k) wire rope replacement/retirement criteria and intervals, l) wire rope terminations, guy wires and anchors, m) braking system maintenance and component replacement criteria, n) corrosion protection, o) control of water condensation and drainage, p) structures and platforms, q) trees, as applicable, and r) rigging equipment: storage, inspection and retirement criteria.

(2) Wire rope maintenance shall include, but not be limited to, the following considerations:

a) that the type of lubricant and the frequency of lubrication shall be as recommended by the rope manufacturer or designer. A rope that has little or no motion, e.g., a tensioning rope or guy rope, shall be given special consideration for protection against corrosion, b) that ropes shall be kept clean, c) that rope connections shall be protected against corrosion, and d) that saddles and roller chains shall be liberally lubricated. i

44. RESCUE

(1) The site shall have a documented rescue procedure. Equipment and trained persons shall be in place to rescue and retrieve any participant from any part of the zip line. These procedures shall consider unconscious or unresponsive riders.

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(2) At all times during operation, the site shall have adequately trained staff on site such that a rescue could be completed from any point along the zip line. This shall be documented in the rescue procedure.

(3) Evacuation procedures shall take into consideration the type of harness used and thus the maximum length of time a person can remain suspended, and the worst case environmental conditions during all operating seasons.

(4) Additional measures and procedures will be in place when zip lines are going to be utilized after dark, during the winter months or in other exceptional conditions. Adequate emergency lighting must be available to facilitate rescue. Areas that cannot be accessed by emergency vehicles during the winter months shall be addressed. Likewise, vehicles that are used during the winter season that cannot be used during summer operation shall be addressed.

(5) Records of rescue training shall be maintained for each employee, including all class room and hands-on training and the date of completion.

(6) Rescue personnel shall be trained annually by an insured third party.

45. TRAINING AND FACILITATION

(1) The site shall have documented job descriptions and the corresponding required level of training.

(2) The Training document shall include items such as:

a) job descriptions for all paid and voluntary positions, b) minimum ages of course facilitators and/or zip line attendants, c) minimum hours of training required for each job description, d) third party training requirements and renewal intervals, e) education requirements, f) list of job responsibilities and skills required, g) CPR or First Aid training requirements, and h) high angle rescue or equivalent training requirements and renewal intervals.

(3) For zip lines that form part of challenge courses, or any version of a pole or tree-mounted walking/climbing experience, annual and documented training from a properly insured third party is required for the site manager and all course facilitators. Site managers, whose day to day function is also a course facilitator, may train their own staff provided they have documented proof that they are certified by an insured third party to do so.

46. EQUIPMENT INSPECTION, TESTING, MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT

(1) The zip line, supporting structures and all equipment shall be inspected as specified by the equipment manufacturers and according to the frequency and methods stated in the maintenance manual. The inspection results and maintenance shall be recorded in a log book.

(2) All equipment shall be replaced according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

(3) A piece of personal protective equipment (“PPE”) shall be destroyed and removed from the site when any of the following occur:

a. it does not behave according to manufacturer’s specifications, b. it has reached the maximum usage as specified by the manufacturer,

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c. it exhibits any abnormalities, d. it has been exposed to damaging or unknown chemicals or solvents, e. it has been subjected to loads greater than 20% of its designated working dynamic load, f. it has exceeded the manufacturer’s recommended total allowable ultra violet exposure time, expressed in number of hours, or g. it has exceeded the expiry date as specified by the manufacturer.

(4) Retired rigging equipment shall not be used as decoration, used to hang other equipment or kept on site.

(5) Hardware shall be inspected daily. Hardware subject to abnormal loadings, impacted against hard surfaces, or having surface damage, shall be replaced.

(6) Carabiners shall be removed from service when the locking mechanisms fail to lock properly, the springs are worn, the wear criteria is exceeded or the locking gates deform.

47. EQUIPMENT STORAGE AND SECURITY

(1) All equipment shall be stored according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

(2) All equipment shall be stored in a secure structure, under lock and key, with access to keys being limited to the authorized persons.

(3) All equipment shall be stored in an orderly and efficient manner.

(4) All unserviceable equipment shall be removed from the site.

______Roland Hadaller, P.Eng., Director, Ontario Regulation 209/01 (Elevating Devices), appointed under the Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000.

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Elevating and Amusement Devices Ref. No.: Rev. No.: Safety Division 531 / 09 Date: Date:

DIRECTOR’S GUIDELINE January 6, 2010

Subject: Guideline for the reporting of 1) incidents 2) equipment exposed to harmful events affecting safe operation and 3) equipment found in a hazardous state (by a mechanic or license holder)

Applicable to: All Amusement Device Licence Holders, Contractors, Consultants, and Certificate Holders

1. Introduction

Ontario Regulation 221/01 (Amusement Devices) as amended by O.Reg 249/08, which came into effect on January 1, 2009, contains updated requirements related to the reporting of incidents.

2. Purpose of this Guideline

This guideline is intended to aid in compliance with section 17 of Ontario Regulation 221/01 (Amusement Devices) titled Reporting of Incidents. Section 17 requires that any incident involving an amusement device be reported to the Director. The specifics of this requirement vary depending on the nature of the incident.

The Reporting of Incidents section of the regulation addresses issues related to; • types of incident(s), • harmful events which may impact the safety of a device, • devices found in a hazardous condition, • who should report, method of reporting and reporting timelines, • requirements related to preserving the scene, • returning a device back into operation, and • thorough investigation of incidents. A copy of section 17 is attached as Appendix ‘A’.

3. Intent

The intent of section 17 is to ensure that the Director is informed of all incidents related to amusement devices. Section 17 deals with not only actual incidents but also hazardous conditions where no injury or property damage has yet occurred. The reporting of instances or hazardous conditions can be an effective trigger for safety enhancements and it is vital to ‘risk-informed decisions making’ in order to manage public safety related to amusement devices. Legislated requirements for incident reporting allow the Director to make use of information obtained beyond that which is gained only from inspection activities.

4. Effective Date

The amended incident reporting section came into effect on January 1, 2009.

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5. Incident Notification and Reporting Q&A’s:

a) What is an incident? The regulation defines an incident as follows:

“incident” means an occurrence involving a system, device or component of an amusement device, whereby a hazard is exposed resulting in an adverse consequence to a person or property; Note: • Subsections 17.(1) and 17.(2) of the regulation specifically deal with “incidents”. • Subsections 17.(3) through 17.(5) do not deal with “incidents” but rather with “conditions”.

b) Are reporting requirements connected to the severity of the ‘incident’?

Yes. Subsection 17.(1) details notification and reporting requirements for two categories of incident: “death”, or “injury to a person that requires the services of a medical practitioner”.

Subsection 17.(2) has notification and reporting requirements for other incidents which are not covered in ss. 17.(1). A minor incident would be a personal injury where no medical practitioner was required or where there was property damage. Remember that a consequence to person or property = an incident.

c) What is meant by “services of a medical practitioner”?

The regulation defines medical practitioner as follows:

“medical practitioner” means a physician, nurse, dentist, chiropractor or physiotherapist legally qualified to practice their profession in Ontario, and a paramedic as defined under the Ambulance Act.

If a medical practitioner provided services as a result of the personal injury, then the notification and reporting requirements as described in ss. 17.(1) apply.

Note: If, for example, a paramedic responds to a call and provides medical services in connection with an amusement device incident, the licence holder must comply with the reporting requirements of ss. 17.(1) in relation to a death or serious injury. If an incident occurs in connection with an amusement device where the services of a medical practitioner are not provided, the licence holder must comply with the reporting requirements of ss. 17.(2) in relation to a minor injury.

d) Do I need to report a personal injury which did not require the services of a medical practitioner (i.e. a more minor type injury)?

Yes. Subsection 17.(2) of the regulation requires reporting incidents other than those described in ss. 17.(1). A personal injury that does not require the services of a medical practitioner would fall into this category.

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e) Aside from the ‘incidents’ described as i) death: in ss. 17.(1), ii) injuries: serious injuries in ss. 17.(1) and minor injuries in ss. 17.(2), or iii) property damage: in ss. 17.(2) or are there any other reportable events?

Yes. Any time an amusement device is found to be in a condition where the safe operation of the equipment is affected [see ss. 17.(3)] or where there is an immediate hazard to the safety of persons or property [see 17.(4) and 17.(5)] the Director must be notified and a written report must be submitted. This requirement is found in subsections 17.(4) and 17.(5).

f) When are the conditions of subsection 17.(3), that detail fire, vandalism, impact or lightening strike, reportable?

Any time an amusement device has been negatively impacted to the extent that safe operation is questionable as a result of exposure to the conditions listed above the licence holder must notify the Director and submit a written report of the incident to the Director.

g) What’s the difference between subsections 17.(4) and 17.(5)?

Both of these provisions relate to the finding of the device in a condition which constitutes an immediate hazard. The difference depends on who finds or becomes aware of the hazard. Subsection 17.(4) applies if a mechanic finds the device in a hazardous state whereas subsection 17.(5) applies to licence holders.

h) What is meant by a “condition which constitutes an immediate hazard”?

A condition which constitutes an immediate hazard would be something that, if left unattended, would imminently cause death or serious injury to a person, also if the condition has the potential to cause property damage it likely also exhibits the potential for serious injury. If a device is in a condition that constitutes an immediate hazard, it must be immediately removed from service.

i) What if the immediate hazard is something that can be fixed quickly through general maintenance or repair. Do I still need to report?

Yes. If there was a potential for harm to persons or property the Director must be notified of the event or condition and a written report must be submitted.

j) If I comply with my notification and reporting requirements, can the device be returned to service?

Not if the incident or condition is of a type referred to in ss. 17.(1), ss. 17.(3), ss. 17.(4) or ss. 17.(5). No person shall disturb the scene except for making the site safe or to facilitate rescue. Nothing is permitted to be done to the scene until an inspector gives permission to do so. No person is permitted to return the device to service until: 1. The cause of the incident or condition is identified; 2. The safety of the device is restored; and 3. The inspector has authorized the return to service. 3300 Bloor Street West, 14th Floor, Centre Tower, Toronto, Ontario M8X 2X4 Telephone: 416-734-3300 Fax: 416-231-5435 Toll Free: 1-877-682-8772 Putting Public Safety First AD-531-09.doc 3/7 k) If an incident [ss. 17.(1) or ss. 17.(2)] occurs or a condition as specified in ss. 17.(3), (4) or (5) is identified, can the device operate?

Requirements for Device Operation Reg Operation of Requirements before Occurrence or Event ref. Equipment restoring operation Shut Down. Death Cannot interfere with anything connected with Operation only after: the amusement device, 1. cause is identified & 17.(1) Injury requiring services of a except for making the site 2. device safety is restored & medical practitioner safe or rescue of injured 3. inspector gives permission persons, until an inspector gives permission Injury other than 17.(1) No shut down Safety of the device is 17.(2) or property damage requirements restored

Equipment exposure to harmful 17.(3) events impacting safe operation Shut Down. Cannot interfere with Mechanic finds equipment in a anything connected with Operation only after: 17.(4) condition that constitutes an the amusement device, 1. cause is identified & immediate hazard except for making the site 2. device safety is restored & Licence holder finds or becomes safe or rescue of injured 3. inspector gives permission aware of equipment in a persons, until an inspector 17.(5) condition that constitutes an gives permission immediate hazard l) Who is responsible to report? What are the timelines for reporting? What documentation is required?

Summary of Reporting Requirements Reg Occurrence or Event Notification Written Reports ref. The licence holder shall submit a Death Licence holder must written report to the Director 17.(1) notify the Director within 24 hours of becoming aware Injury requiring services of a immediately medical practitioner of the incident

Injury other than 17.(1) Licence holder must 17.(2) The licence holder shall submit a or property damage notify the Director within written report to the Director Equipment exposure to harmful 24 hours of becoming 17.(3) within 7 days of becoming aware events impacting safe operation aware The mechanic must Mechanic finds equipment in a The licence holder shall submit a notify the 17.(4) condition that constitutes an written report to the Director licence holder immediate hazard within 7 days of the finding immediately Licence holder finds or becomes Licence holder must The licence holder shall submit a aware of equipment in a notify the Director 17.(5) written report to the Director condition that constitutes an within 24 hours within 7 days of the finding immediate hazard of the finding

TSSA has a reporting form available on the www.tssa.org web site which must be used to capture the necessary information when reporting an incident. The regulation requires that full particulars of the incident / event are provided. A copy of the reporting form is attached to this guideline.

n) Is it a requirement to use TSSA’s reporting form?

Yes. A written report must be submitted to the Director in the form provided by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority. A copy of this form is attached to this guideline. o) What are some examples of a condition that constitutes an immediate hazard (imminent potential for death or serious injury) as outlined by ss17.(4) and ss 17.(5)?

While there are many possible conditions that could constitute an immediate hazard it is difficult to provide an exhaustive list. An immediate hazard is a condition that could result in death or serious injury to persons if the amusement device is not immediately removed from service or rectified. Here are a few examples of hazardous conditions*;

• A jumper is left on a safety circuit • A safety related component is circumvented • Missing or failed safety components • A crack is discovered in an important weldment • A single failure of a component which has created an immediate hazard condition ▪ oil line or hydraulic cylinder failure ▪ parted suspension rope ▪ brake failure

* to be considered an immediate hazard, the nature of these condition have a high probability to cause death or serious injury.

p) If a device is in a condition that does NOT constitute an immediate hazard [per Q&A (h) or (o)], but the condition poses an “elevated exposure to risk” to the public, can I voluntarily report the condition even though this is not covered by the regulation, and if so, how?

Yes. Voluntary reporting of conditions which pose an “elevated exposure to risk” to the public are welcomed and can aid in better risk informed decision making by the Director, the elevating devices safety program and TSSA’s industry councils. The regulation defines the minimum requirements for reporting. The incident reporting form includes checkboxes used to specify the “occurrence type”. To report a condition which poses an elevated exposure to risk select the occurrence type; “voluntary reporting of an instance of elevated exposure to risk”.

q) What should I do if I am uncertain about my notification and reporting obligations?

If you are in doubt as to whether reporting is required, you are encouraged to report the finding, or contact TSSA’s customer contact centre at 1 (877) 682-8772 for further clarification.

An incident reporting form (specific to amusement devices) is available online at www.tssa.org Incidents may be reported via:

• Telephone Notification - TSSA’s customer contact centre at 1 (877) 682-8772 • Written Notification - via email to [email protected]

Where the regulation requires immediate reporting, see table “Summary of Reporting Requirements”, reporting must be done by telephone.

Roland Hadaller, P.Eng., Director, Ontario Regulation 221/01(Amusement Devices) appointed under the Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000.

This Guideline has been developed in consultation with the Amusement Devices Advisory Council.

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Appendix ‘A’

From Ontario Regulation 221/01 INCIDENTS Reporting of incidents 17. (1) Where an incident occurs in connection with an amusement device that results in the death of a person or injury to a person that requires the services of a medical practitioner, the licence holder for the device shall, (a) notify the director by telephone immediately; and (b) within 24 hours of first becoming aware of the incident, submit to the director in the form provided by the designated administrative authority a written report giving full particulars. O. Reg. 249/08, s. 14. (2) Where an incident occurs in connection with an amusement device, other than an incident described in subsection (1), the licence holder shall, (a) notify the director by telephone or other means within 24 hours of first becoming aware of the incident; and (b) within seven days of first becoming aware of the incident, submit to the director in the form provided by the designated administrative authority a written report giving full particulars. O. Reg. 249/08, s. 14. (3) Where the amusement device has been subjected to fire, impact, vandalism or lightning strike that may adversely affect the safe operation of the device, the licence holder for the device shall, (a) notify the director by telephone or other means within 24 hours of first becoming aware of the condition that may adversely affect the safe operation of the device; (b) within seven days of first becoming aware of the condition, submit to the director in the form provided by the designated administrative authority a written report giving full particulars. O. Reg. 249/08, s. 14. (4) Where a mechanic finds that an amusement device is in a condition that constitutes an immediate hazard to the safety of a person or property, he or she shall immediately remove the device from service and notify the licence holder. O. Reg. 249/08, s. 14. (5) Where a licence holder for an amusement device finds or becomes aware that the device is in a condition that constitutes an immediate hazard to the safety of a person or property, the licence holder shall, (a) immediately remove the device from service; (b) notify the director by telephone or other means within 24 hours of making the finding; and (c) within seven days of making the finding, submit to the director in the form provided by the designated administrative authority a written report giving full particulars. O. Reg. 249/08, s. 14. (6) Where an incident referred to in subsection (1) occurs or a condition referred to in subsection (3), (4) or (5) is found, no person shall, except for the purpose of making the site safe or rescuing a person injured in the incident, interfere with, disturb, destroy, carry away or alter any wreckage, article or thing at the scene of or connected with the incident or condition until an inspector gives permission to do so. O. Reg. 249/08, s. 14. (7) No person shall return an amusement device referred to in subsection (1), (3), (4) or (5) to service until the cause of the incident, occurrence or condition is identified, the safety of the device restored and an inspector gives permission to return the device to service. O. Reg. 249/08, s. 14. (8) An investigation under this section shall be conducted in such manner as the director considers necessary in the circumstances. O. Reg. 249/08, s. 14.

In case of death, AMUSEMENT DEVICE serious injury or Installation Number 877-682-8772 Email: [email protected] immediate hazard call:

death s17.(1) injury with medical attention s17.(1) injury without medical attention s17.(2) Occurrence equipment-property damage s17.(2) equipment in a hazardous condition s17.(4,5) fire, impact, lightening strike s17.(3) Type voluntary reporting of an instance of elevated exposure to risk (not covered in s17.(1) through s17.(5)) Location / Address of the Amusement Device Incident Occurrence Date Occurrence Time

Injured Person or N/A (use one form per each injured person) N/A Name: Address: Telephone No:

Sex: Male Female Age:

Describe injuries and medical / hospital help received (use additional sheet if required)

Describe the incident Describe cause of incident, if known

What actions where taken to secure the scene and make the site safe by the owner or contractors (if any)? Note: If incident type is 17.(1), (3), (4) or (5) the device shall not to be returned to service until: 1) Cause identified & 2) Safety of the device is restored & 3) Inspector gives permission to return to service.

INSTALLATION NUMBER IS MANDATORY IS NUMBER INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION NUMBER IS MANDATORY IS NUMBER INSTALLATION Describe actions taken (if any) by the licence holder to prevent or reduce the chance of a reoccurrence.

Reported by: Licence Holder Contractor Other: Witness – if any witness to the incident Name: Address: Telephone No: 1. 2. Name Position Date: Completed Telephone: by Fax: Email:

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INSTRUCTIONS TO THE AMUSEMENT DEVICES INCIDENT REPORTING FORM

The following instructions are provided for information only. For complete instructions, refer to the Technical Standards & Safety Act, 2000 and Ontario Regulation 221/01 Amusement Devices and the Directors Guideline AD-531/09 available at http://www.tssa.org/regulated/amusement/amusementSafety.asp?loc3=adob Reporting forms can be obtained at http://www.tssa.org/report.asp a) Is reporting of incidents mandatory? Yes, required by the Technical Standards & Safety Act, 2000 and section 17 of the Ontario Regulations 221/01. Section 37(1) of the Act specifies fines for failure to report an incident. b) Is the use of this form mandatory? Yes. c) Are Licenses required to report? Yes. See table below.

Summary of Reporting Requirements Reg Occurrence or Event Notification Written Reports ref.

Death The licence holder shall submit a Licence holder must written report to the Director 17.(1) notify the Director Injury requiring services of a within 24 hours of becoming aware immediately medical practitioner of the incident Injury other than 17.(1) 17.(2) Licence holder must or property damage The licence holder shall submit a notify the Director within written report to the Director Equipment exposure to harmful 24 hours of becoming 17.(3) within 7 days of becoming aware events impacting safe operation aware

The mechanic must Mechanic finds equipment in a The licence holder shall submit a notify the 17.(4) condition that constitutes an written report to the Director licence holder immediate hazard within 7 days of becoming aware immediately

Licence holder finds or becomes Licence holder must The licence holder shall submit a aware of equipment in a notify the Director 17.(5) written report to the Director condition that constitutes an within 24 hours within 7 days of the finding immediate hazard of the finding

d) What is voluntary reporting of an instance of elevated exposure to risk?

If a device is in condition that does NOT constitute an immediate hazard, but the condition poses an “elevated exposure to risk” to the public, voluntary reporting provides additional data that can aid in better risk informed decision making by the Director, the elevating devices safety program and TSSA’s industry councils.

rev.2010-01-06 2/2 Amusement Devices Incident Reporting Form as required by O.Reg 2 21/01

In case of death, AMUSEMENT DEVICE

serious injury or 877-682-8772 Email: [email protected] Installation Number immediate hazard call: death s17.(1) injury with medical attention s17.(1) injury without medical attention s17.(2) Occurrence equipment-property damage s17.(2) equipment in hazardous condition s17.(4,5) fire, impact, lightening strike s17(3) Type SHUTDOWN

- voluntary reporting of an instance of elevated exposure to risk (No Injury and not covered in s17.(1) through s17.(5))

Device Type Go-Kart Water Slide Bungee Zip Line Inflatable Bounce Roller Coaster Other (specify): Ride Name Location / Address of the Amusement Device Incident Occurrence Date Occurrence Time

LOCATION

- Note: If the incident type is 17.(1), (3), (4) or (5), the device shall not to be returned to service until: Cause identified, and Safety of the device is restored, and Inspector gave permission to return to service TYPE or Returned to service per the Incident Reporting provision 531/09 s5. See completed attestation report attached.

Describe the incident in detail and cause if known:

What actions where taken to secure the scene and make the site safe by the owner or contractors (if any)?

INCIDENT DETAILS

Describe actions taken (if any) by the owner or contractor to prevent or reduce the chance of a reoccurrence.

INSTALLATION NUMBER IS MANDATORY IS NUMBER INSTALLATION

Injured Person or N/A (use one form per each injured person) N/A Name: Address: Telephone No:

Sex: Age: Male Female Describe injuries and medical / hospital help received (use additional sheet if required)

Witness – if any witness to the incident Name: Address: Telephone No: PERSONS 1. 2. Reported by: Owner Contractor Other: Date: Completed Name Telephone: by: Fax: Position Email:

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Attestation for Return to Service (if other than Critical Injury defined by OHS Act O.Reg 834) Note: ALL items MUST apply before returning a device to service Incident was investigated by a TSSA certified amusement Device Mechanic or Ontario 5.b) i) Licensed Professional Engineer The incident was not a result of an electrical or mechanical failure or deficiency of the device 5.b) ii) Operators at this device are competent in their load / unload / patron assist duties and the 5.b) iii) incident was not as a result of operator error The incident and return to service was reported immediately to the Director by telephone. 5.b) iv) (877-682-8772) This report will be sent within 24hrs. 5.b) iv) The injury is less severe than Critical Injury as define by Occupational Health and Safety Act 5.b) v) Mechanic / Engineer Name: Mechanic ADM # Phone:

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE AMUSEMENT DEVICES INCIDENT REPORTING FORM

The following instructions are provided for information only. For complete regulatory reporting requirements, refer to the Technical Standards & Safety Act, 2000 and Ontario Regulation 221/01 (Amusement Devices) and Director’s Guideline ED- 531/09 available at http://www.tssa.org/regulated/amusement/amusementSafety.asp?loc3=adob. Reporting forms can be obtained at http://www.tssa.org/report.asp

TYPE – LOCATION - SHUTDOWN: Identify the device Installation Number, the Occurrence Type (see table below), the device type, address, occurance time and date. Acknowledge the shutdown / return to service criteria. INCIDENT DETAILS: Provide as much detail as possible to describe the incident / event and actions taken after the incident. PERSONS: Provide details related to persons; injured, any witnesses to the event, and information about the person completing this report. FAQ’s: a) Is reporting of incidents mandatory? Yes, required by the Technical Standards & Safety Act, 2000 and section 36 of the Ontario Regulations 209/01. Section 37(1) of the Act specifies fines for failure to report an incident. b) Is the use of this form mandatory? Yes. c) Are owners and contractors required to report? Yes. See table below.

Summary of Reporting Requirements Reg Occurrence Type Notification Written Reports Device Status

Death The licence holder shall submit a written Shut Down until 17.(7) fulfilled. Licence holder must notify s17.(1) report to the Director within 24 hours of See also incident reporting guideline Injury requiring services of a the Director immediately medical practitioner becoming aware of the incident 531/09-r1 provision 5. Return to Service per License Injury other than 17.(1) or s17.(2) Licence holder must notify holders standard operating property damage The licence holder the Director procedures shall submit a written reports to the Equipment exposure to within 24 hours Director within 7 days of becoming aware s17.(3) harmful events impacting of becoming aware safe operation Mechanic finds equipment in• The mechanic must notify The licence holder shall submit a written s17.(4) a condition that constitutes the licence holder report to the Director Shut Down until 17.(7) fulfilled. an immediate hazard immediately within 7 days of the finding Licence holder finds or • The licence holder must The licence holder shall submit a written becomes aware of equipment s17.(5) notify the Director within 24 report to the Director in a condition that constitutes hours of the finding within 7 days of the finding an immediate hazard 17.(7) No person shall return an amusement device referred to in subsection 17.(1), 17.(3), 17.(4) or 17.(5) to service until the cause of the incident, occurrence or condition is identified, the safety of the device restored and an inspector gives permission to return the device to service.

d) What is voluntary reporting of an instance of elevated exposure to risk? If a device is in condition that does NOT constitute an immediate hazard, but the condition poses an “elevated exposure to risk” to the public, voluntary reporting provides additional data that can aid in better risk informed decision making by the Director, the amusement devices safety program and TSSA’s industry councils.

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Elevating and Amusement Devices Ref. No.: Rev. No.: Safety Division 532 / 12 Date: Date: DIRECTOR’S SAFETY ORDER January 23, 2012

IN THE MATTER OF: THE TECHNICAL STANDARDS AND SAFETY ACT 2000, S.O. 2000, c. 16 - and - ONTARIO REGULATION 221/01 made under the Technical Standards and Safety Act 2000

Subject: All Owners of Grover Watkins Swingers – Replacement of Seat Belts Sent to: All Amusement Devices Licensees & Consultants

The Director, Amusement Devices Regulation (O.Reg. 221/01) pursuant to his authority under section 14 of the Technical Standards & Safety Act hereby orders the following:

1 Order to Licensees, Owners, Operators

1.1 All Licensees, Owners and Operators of Grover Watkins “Swinger” rides shall not operate the ride in the province of Ontario after March 1, 2012 if they have not installed a type 1 (pelvis only) ‘automotive style’ seat belt on each passenger seat, in a manner approved by a professional engineer. The belt shall be in compliance with Transport Canada’s Technical Standards Document Number 209 with respect to webbing, abrasion resistance and latching.

1.2 The replacement seat belt shall be installed in addition to the crotch strap and safety chain already used on the ride. Both the crotch strap and seat belt must be in place for the ride to operate.

1.3 Upon completion of the installation of the seat belts, owners of these devices are required to submit an amendment to the technical dossier. The amendment should include: - installation instructions for the seat belt, - details of mounting and location - specifications of the seat belt installed - verification that the seat belt design meets that of automotive type 1 restraints - any operation and maintenance manual updates related to inspection and maintenance of the belts

1.4 Owners shall post rider responsibility signs or update their current signage to include description of the proper rider position at or near the ride as per section 14 (7) of the Ontario Regulations 221/01. The owner shall also ensure there are an appropriate number of operators and attendants stationed at the device to operate the device safely as per section 15 (1) of the Ontario Regulations 221/01.

1.5 The alteration shall be subject to an inspection by an inspector from TSSA upon completion of the work prior to operation of the device in Ontario.

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2 Background & General Info

2.1 A recent incident involving the ejection of a rider from a Grover Watkins Swinger has prompted the TSSA to follow the recommendations of the United States Product Safety Commission and the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, as well as multiple states in the USA who all require ‘automotive style’ seat belts on this ride.

2.2 Swinger rides were manufactured from 1970 to 1977 in the state of Kentucky by Grover C. Watkins, Inc. The manufacturer is no longer in business. Per the USPSC bulletin approximately 107 units of this ride were sold to operators in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico.

2.3 Listed below are related Bulletins from other Sources regarding the Grover Watkins Swinger seat belts. Note: The owner is advised that this list may not include all issued bulletins regarding the seat belts and the owner is responsible to ensure that legacy documents are obtained. The owner is also advised that additional safety service bulletins do exist regarding structural and weld failures but are not included in this synopsis.

• Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, April 16, 2001”Seat Belts Required to Operate Grover Watkins “Swinger” ride in the State of Florida: “The Bureau has investigated the requirement for seat belts on this ride. A number of other states, including: Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, Virginia, Louisiana, Delaware, Missouri, and Texas, require seatbelt.. The information which we have found indicates that the ride was originally made with a seat belt on each seat, so the State of Florida will require them in the future. Sixty days after the date of this Memorandum, beginning June 16, 2001, you may not operate a Grover Watkins “Swinger” ride in the state of Florida without installing an “automotive type” seat belt on each seat. The seat belt is in addition to the crotch strap and safety chain already used on the ride and both must be fastened for the ride to operate.”

• US Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a Safety Bulletin (no date) titled “Grover C. Watkins ‘Swinger’ Chair/Seat Eyebolts Safety Bulletin”. Illinois inspectors who investigated an incident involving a 12 year old boy fell from a seat on July 21, 2000. “State of Illinois Amusement Ride Safety Inspectors examined the ride and determined that one of the nuts for the incident seat’s four eyebolts had unscrewed. The seat chains were attached to these eyebolts. One of these nuts completely separated from its eyebolt, allowing the eyebolt and chain to separate from the chair. Illinois inspectors found that only the two back and the left front chains held the seat and this resulted in the victim falling from the chair. Illinois Inspectors recommend that (1) it should be assured that the eye bolts and nuts are inspected daily and (2) the eyebolt nuts are locked in some manner so that they do not inadvertently loosen”.

• Grover C. Watkins Swinger Service Bulletin issued April1 15, 1974 regarding “Inspection of Seats, Supporting Chains, Hanger Rods and Safety Equipment”. The bulletin details the inspection requirements to be carried out immediately, and then monthly. Seat supporting chains must be inspected for cracks, breaks, dents, cuts or worn areas, welds, S-hooks, eyebolts and nuts. Seats should be inspected for cracks and chips, especially around seat belt brackets and eye-bolts. The hanger rods must be inspected for cracks, opened hooks or excessive wear. Seat belts and restraining chains should be inspected for cracks, cuts or excessive wear and that they are in safe working order with no broken springs.

______Roland Hadaller, P.Eng., Director, Amusement Devices Regulation appointed under the Technical Standards & Safety Act, 2000

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Elevating and Amusement Devices Ref. No.: Rev. No.: Safety Division 533 / 12 Date: Date: Advisory Bulletin March 2, 2012

Subject: Welding and Non-destructive Testing of Structural Steel Repairs of Cracks in Existing Welds or Parent Metal Applicable to: Amusement Device Mechanics, Contractors, Consultants, and Owners

1. INTRODUCTION & INTERPRETATION 1.1. Background

As part of a the Risk Reduction Group (RRG) discussion on Aging Rides (that included participants from across North America, and was hosted by TSSA), a recommendation was brought forward to create awareness and provide consistency around the proper maintenance of existing amusement rides or devices (amusement devices) with respect to Welding and Non-Destructive Testing of Structural Steel Repairs.

1.2. Welding Procedures and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) of Welds 1.2.1. Welding Procedures

The method to repair a crack in a weld or the parent metal of structural steel on an amusement device must be specified (provided or approved) by the manufacturer/designer of the amusement device, since the equipment manufacturer/ designer has the intimate knowledge of the loads on the specific structural members of an amusement device.

Where the manufacturer/designer no longer exists or is unavailable a Professional Engineer may fulfill these requirements.

1.2.2. Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) of Welds

The requirement to NDT a weld repair is generally determined by the manufacturer/designer and/or the engineer who specified the weld particulars utilizing their knowledge of the structure and stresses transmitted to the weld area.

In jurisdictions enforcing CSA requirements, where NDT is undertaken, it must be conducted by an organization certified to W178.1-08 – Certification of Welding Inspection Organizations. The individual conducting the NDT needs to be certified to W178.2-08 Certification of Welding Inspectors.

1.3. Welding Qualifications 1.3.1. Certification

The person or organization carrying out welding must be certified in accordance with CSA W47.1-09 Certification of companies for fusion welding of steel. Such certification includes that companies, individuals or organizations meet the following three elements; a) employs qualified welders, b) employs qualified supervisory / engineering personnel, c) follows Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) accepted welding procedures.

CWB welding procedures must conform to requirements in CSA W59-03 (R2008) – Welded Steel Construction (Metal Arc Welding).

Note: To operate a ride or device in Ontario that has undergone a weld repair done in a jurisdiction not enforcing CSA welding standards, the weld repair shall be made to an acceptable/equivalent standard (eg AWS). The Owner is responsible to ensure and demonstrate (if requested) that the repair (and NDT if required) was done in accordance with the referenced CSA or equivalent standards. 3300 Bloor Street West, 14th Floor, Centre Tower, Toronto, Ontario M8X 2X4 Telephone: 416-734-3300 Fax: 416-231-5435 Toll Free: 1-877-682-8772 Putting Public Safety First AD-533-12.doc 1/2

1.3.2. Division 1, 2, or 3

Companies certified to W47.1 can choose to be certified to one of the following three divisions:

Division 1: • To be certified in Division 1, the company must employ on a full-time basis a registered professional engineer(s) responsible for welding related activities specified by the company. Division 2: • To be certified in Division 2, the company must retain on a part-time basis a registered professional engineer(s) responsible for welding related activities specified by the company. Division 3: • To be certified in Division 3 the company is not required to have a weld engineer where a welding Supervisor is responsible for all welding related activities specified by the company.

1.3.3. Components of Certification

Qualified Welders: • Welders must pass a practical test (as defined by the certification standard) in order to obtain a qualification or welding “ticket”.

Qualified Supervisory Personnel: • CSA W47.1 certified companies must employ/retain a CWB qualified Welding Engineer (Division 1 and 2 only) • CSA W47.1 certified companies must employ a welding supervisor (for Divisions 1 and 2 the engineer can act as both weld engineer and supervisor) • CSA W47.1 outlines the experience and education requirements for qualification of these individuals. • Weld supervisors ensure welders are qualified and that weld procedures are followed.

Welding Procedures: • Each company must document the welds they make with welding procedures • Each Welding Procedure Specifications must be signed and/or sealed by the designated engineer for Division 1 and 2 companies, or the Welding Supervisor for Division 3 companies.

2. RECORDS The maintenance records of an amusement device or ride need to include all supporting documentation related to repairs - including welding repairs.

The Owner is responsible to ensure that welding repairs are done in accordance with the referenced standards, and may be asked to demonstrate compliance.

3. REFERENCED DOCUMENATION The following documents were used in drafting this advisory; • Ontario Regulation 221/01 Amusement Devices • Amusement Devices Code Adoption Document June 2001 • CSA W47.1-09 Certification of Companies for Fusion Welding of Steel • CSA W59-03 (R2008) – Welded Steel Construction (Metal Arc Welding) • CSA W178.1-08 Certification of Welding Inspection Organizations • CSA W178.2-08 Certification of Welding Inspectors • CSA Z267-00 Safety Code for Amusement Rides and Devices

Rob Kremer, P.Eng. Marc Tevyaw, Engineering Manager, EDAD Program Technical Specialist, EDAD Program

This Bulletin has been developed in consultation with the RRG on Aging Rides.

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Elevating and Amusement Devices Ref. No.: Rev. No.: Safety Division 534/12 Amusement Devices Code Adoption Date: Date: Document - Amendment April 17, 2012

IN THE MATTER OF: THE TECHNICAL STANDARDS AND SAFETY ACT 2000,S.O. 2000, c. 16 (the “Act”) - and - ONTARIO REGULATION 223/01(Codes and Standards Adopted by Reference) made under the Act - and - ONTARIO REGULATION 221/01(Amusement Devices) made under the Act

Subject: Amendment to Amusement Device Code Adoption Document Applicable to: Elevating Device Contractors, Owners, Consultants and Elevating Device Mechanics

The Director of Ontario Regulation 221/01 (Amusement Devices), pursuant to section 1 of Ontario Regulation 223/01 (Codes and Standard Adopted by Reference), hereby provides notice that the Amusement Devices Code Adoption Document dated June 1, 2001 (CAD), as amended, published by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority is further amended as follows:

Effective April 17, 2012 Parts I, II, III, IV, V, VI and VII Amusement Device Code Adoption Document are revoked and replaced by new Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 as follows:

Part 1

1 GENERAL

1.1 Definitions

1.1.1 The terms in this Code Adoption Document (Document) have the same meaning as in the Act or the Regulation unless otherwise specified herein.

1.1.2 Where a provision of a code or standard adopted in this Code Adoption Document (Document) is inconsistent with the requirements of this Document, the provision of this Document shall prevail.

1.1.3 In this Document,

(a) "automobile ride" means an amusement device, other than a go-kart, in which the passenger-carrying unit is in the form of a motor vehicle that travels within or along a predetermined path;

(b) "bumper car" means an automobile ride where the passenger-carrying units are equipped with an encircling buffer device that operates in an enclosed area consisting of a runway and a current grid and where the action of passengers may cause one passenger-carrying unit to impact with another;

(c) "bungee ride or bungee-type device" means an amusement device that uses elastic rope or metal rope and springs or any other means used to create bouncing action for the purpose of dropping a person from a height, propelling a person in a horizontal or vertical direction or combination thereof;

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(d) "coaster ride" means an amusement device where passenger-carrying units gain potential energy by being driven to a predetermined height from which they descend by kinetic energy along a fixed track;

(e) "factor of safety" means the ratio of the ultimate stress to the maximum stress imposed on a component of an amusement device due to fabrication, erection and environmental and operational conditions;

(f) "flume ride" means an amusement device where the passenger-carrying units are propelled along a water channel by the flow of water and that incorporates a lifting mechanism that imparts potential energy to the passenger-carrying units allowing them to descend by kinetic energy along an inclined water channel into a horizontal water channel that decelerates the passenger-carrying units;

(g) "life-guard" means a person who is the holder of

(i) the National Lifeguard Services Lifeguard Certificate, or

(ii) a certificate that in the opinion of the director is equivalent to a certificate referred to in (i);

(h) "pelvic restraint" means a portion of a seat belt assembly intended to restrain movement of the pelvis;

(i) “regulation” except where otherwise specified, means O.Reg 221/01(Amusement Devices) made under the Act

(j) "rollover protective structure" means a system of structural members permanently affixed to a kart with the intent to minimise the crushing risks to a person, who is restrained and properly seated in a kart, should the kart roll over and includes any sub-frames, brackets, and mounting provisions used for affixing to the kart;

(k) "rope lay" means the length along a rope in which one strand makes a complete revolution around the rope;

(l) "rotor ride" means an amusement device in which the passengers by the action of centrifugal force are maintained against the inner wall of a rotating vertical cylinder at the same time that the floor of the cylinder is lowered away from the feet of the passengers;

(m) "SAE" means the Society of Automotive Engineers;

(n) "seat belt assembly" means any strap, webbing, or similar device, including buckles, other fasteners and hardware provided for installation of the assembly, that is provided to maintain a person in a kart seat with the intent to minimize injuries to the person in the event of collision or roll over of the kart;

(o) "turntable ride" means an amusement device in which passengers are positioned on a smooth, flat, circular table that is surrounded by a cushioned barrier and that by the action of the table rotating tends to force the passengers to slide off the table and into the cushioned barrier;

(p) "upper torso restraint" means a portion of a seat belt assembly intended to restrain movement of the chest and shoulder regions;

1.2 Exceptions

1.2.1 Every amusement device that was operating in Ontario prior to June 1987 and that was registered under the Amusement Devices Act R.S.O. 1990 shall be deemed to meet the requirements of section 2.1, subsections 2.3.1, 2.3.2, and 2.3.3, sections 2.4 and 2.5, subsection 2.6.1, sections 2.7.1 and 2.10.1 and 2.10.4 of this Document and the standards adopted by section 3 of the CSA Standard Z267-M1983, Safety Code for Amusement Rides.

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1.2.2 Subsection 1.2.1 does not apply,

(a) with respect to a part that is unsafe, where the person operating the amusement device is aware that a part of the amusement device is unsafe because it does not meet one of the requirements set out in a section referred to in subsection 1.2.1;

(b) with respect to a part that is unsafe, where an inspector finds that a part of an amusement device is unsafe; or

(c) with respect to a part, where a part of the amusement device is changed or replaced or a new part is added to the amusement device after this Regulation came into force.

Part 2

2 GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Welding

2.1.1 The welding of piping, fittings, and vessels containing an internal pressure greater than 103 kPa on an amusement device shall conform to CSA Standard B51-03, Boiler, Pressure Vessel and Pressure Piping Code.

2.1.2 The welding of stress bearing parts of an amusement device, other than parts referred to in subsection 2.1.1, the failure of which could create an unsafe condition, shall conform to CSA Standard W59-03, Welded Steel Construction (Metal Arc Welding).

2.1.3 The welding of piping, fittings, and vessels containing an internal pressure greater than 103 kPa on an amusement device shall be carried out by a person who is qualified in accordance with CSA Standard B51- 03, Boiler, Pressure Vessel and Pressure Piping Code.

2.1.4 The welding of stress bearing parts of an amusement device, other than parts referred to in subsection 2.1.1, the failure of which could create an unsafe condition, shall be carried out by a person who is qualified in accordance with CSA Standard W47.1-03, Certification of Companies for Fusion Welding of Steel Structures or W47.2-M1987 (R2003), Certification of Companies for Fusion Welding of Aluminium, as the case requires.

2.1.5 Despite subsections 2.1.1 to 2.1.4, an equivalent welding standard may be used if it is acceptable to the director.

2.2 Electrical

2.2.1 Electrical equipment shall conform to the requirements of,

(a) Ontario Electrical Safety Code as amended from time to time,

(b) C22.1-06, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I (20th Edition), Safety Standard for Electrical Installations

2.3 Structural

2.3.1 Structural loads and procedures considered in the design of structural members of every amusement device shall conform to the applicable provisions of Ontario Regulation 350/06 (Building Code) as amended from time to time, made under the Ontario Building Code Act.

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2.3.2 Every permanent foundation that is built specifically for an amusement device shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the applicable provisions of Ontario Regulation 350/06 (Building Code) as amended from time to time, made under the Ontario Building Code Act.

2.3.3 Materials used for structural members of an amusement device shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Ontario Regulation 350/06 (Building Code) as amended from time to time, made under the Ontario Building Code Act.

2.3.4 Every platform, stair or ramp used in connection with an amusement device shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Ontario Regulation 350/06 (Building Code) as amended from time to time, made under the Ontario Building Code Act, except that an inclined platform or ramp may have a maximum gradient of 1:8.

2.4 Pipe and Fittings

2.4.1 All piping, valves and fittings used in the hydraulic or pneumatic drive mechanism shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) or Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Standards.

2.5 Flexible Hose And Couplings

2.5.1 All flexible hoses and fitting assemblies used shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of the latest edition of the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) or Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Standards.

2.6 Pin Connections

2.6.1 Every pin connection on an amusement device shall have a factor of safety of not less than ten.

2.6.2 Where the failure of a single pin could create an unsafe condition on a part of an amusement device, a safety retainer shall be provided for that part of the amusement device that would be subject to the unsafe condition if the pin failed.

2.7 Wire Rope Design

2.7.1 The factor of safety for wire rope used on an amusement device shall be,

(a) where the safety of the passengers in a passenger-carrying unit is dependent on one rope, twelve;

(b) where the safety of the passengers in a passenger-carrying unit is dependent on two ropes, ten; or

(d) Despite (a) thru (c), wire rope used as a zip line shall comply with 7.3.13.

2.8 Rope Clips

2.8.1 Where clips are used to fasten the end of a wire rope,

(a) the rope end shall be bent over a grooved heart-shaped thimble the groove of which has a radius equal to that of the rope;

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(b) the U-bolt section of each clip shall contact the dead end or short end of the wire rope;

(d) at least three clips shall be used where the wire rope is nine or more but less than sixteen millimetres in diameter;

(e) at least four clips shall be used where the wire rope is sixteen or more millimetres in diameter;

(f) the clips shall be spaced at a distance apart equal to six times the rope diameter and not closer than four times the rope diameter from the short-end of the rope; and

(g) the nuts on the clips shall not be fully tightened until after the rope has been under load and all nuts shall be fully tightened while the rope is still loaded.

2.9 Wire Rope Maintenance

2.9.1 A wire rope that is used on an amusement device shall be replaced with a new wire rope where,

(a) six randomly distributed wires are broken in one rope lay or three wires are broken in one strand in one rope lay of the wire rope and the failure of the wire rope could create an unsafe condition on a part of the amusement device;

(b) there is more than one broken wire in one rope lay of the wire rope and the wire rope bears the entire load of a passenger-carrying unit on the amusement device;

(c) abrasion, scrubbing or peening has caused loss of more than one-third of the original diameter of a wire in the wire rope;

(d) corrosion occurs to a degree that would affect the factor of safety required for the wire rope;

(e) kinking, crushing, bird caging or other damage results in distortion to the structure of the wire rope; and

(f) a reduction of 6 per cent or more occurs in the nominal diameter of the wire rope.

2.10 Chain Design

2.10.1 The factor of safety for link chain used on an amusement device shall be, (a) where the safety of the passengers in a passenger-carrying unit is dependent on one link chain, fourteen;

(b) where the safety of the passengers in a passenger-carrying unit is dependent on two or more link chains and there is no safety retainer, twelve; or

(c) where the safety of the passengers in a passenger-carrying unit is dependent on two or more link chains and a safety retainer is used in conjunction with the link chains, ten.

2.10.2 Where the safety of the passengers in a passenger-carrying unit of an amusement device is dependent on a single link chain, a safety retainer shall be used together with the link chain.

2.10.3 Link chain that is used as a safety retainer or in a stress bearing application on an amusement device shall,

(a) be certified by the chain manufacturer as to its load carrying capacity; and

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(b) not be constructed of twisted wire or stamped chain.

2.10.4 Each fastener that is used with a link chain on an amusement device shall have a load carrying capacity that is at least equal to the link chain to which it is fastened.

2.10.5 Cold shuts, quick links, shackles, connecting links or open hooks shall not be added to the link chain that is used as a safety retainer or in a stress bearing application on an amusement device.

2.10.6 Subsection 2.10.5 does not apply to shackles or quick threaded links that are used as end fasteners on a link chain.

2.11 Chain Maintenance

2.11.1 A link chain that is used on an amusement device shall be replaced with a new link chain where,

(a) the reduction in the original diameter of the material forming a link in the chain shall not exceed 10 per cent unless otherwise specified by the designer or manufacturer of the amusement device;

(b) a link is twisted or distorted;

(d) the link chain is used for a purpose other than that for which it is intended to be used; or

(e) the link chain is used to carry a load in excess of its capacity.

2.12 Fencing, Guards and Clearances

2.12.1 Fencing that will prevent a person from falling shall be provided for each amusement device where it is possible for a person to fall more than 600 millimetres off a platform.

2.12.2 Fencing that will prevent access to the amusement device shall be provided for each amusement device where it is possible for persons other than those authorized by the operator or licensee to have access to an area where,

(a) parts of the amusement device are moving at a speed that exceed 8 kilometres per hour or seven revolutions per minute;

(b) any part of the amusement device or passenger swings out over an area to which the public has access less than 2.5 metres above ground level;

(d) guy wires or braces are used on the amusement device that are not clearly marked with streamers or other similar devices.

2.12.3 Pursuant to section 2.12.2, fencing for existing amusement devices other than restricted to children only shall be at least one meter in height.

2.12.4 For existing amusement devices in areas restricted to children only fencing shall be at least 600 millimetres in height.

2.12.5 Each opening to an amusement device that provides entrance to or exit from the amusement device for the public shall be provided with a means of preventing persons from inadvertently entering the device. 2.12.6 Where fencing is required under this section, the fencing shall be at least 750 millimetres from any moving part of an amusement device.

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2.12.7 Every mounting, drive mechanism, structure or other component of an amusement device that could entangle a part of a passenger or the clothes of a passenger shall be guarded so as to prevent injury to a passenger.

2.12.8 Where two or more amusement devices are adjacent to one another and the public is authorized access between the amusement devices, each amusement device shall be so placed that between a part of an amusement device that is not fenced and

(a) a moving part of an adjacent amusement device there is a space of at least four metres; or

(b) a fixed part of an amusement device or a fence around an adjacent amusement device there is a clear space or walkway of at least three metres.

2.13 Support and Blocking

2.13.1 Every amusement device shall be erected,

(a) on a surface that will bear safely all loads that are imposed on the amusement device during its operation or that could reasonably be expected to be placed on the amusement ride due to the environmental conditions in the locality where the amusement device is erected; and

(b) in such a manner as to be stable under all operating conditions and under all environmental conditions that are reasonably expected in the locality where the amusement device is erected.

2.13.2 Bricks or cement blocks shall not be used to stabilize an amusement device.

2.13.3 Subsection 2.13.2 does not apply to the use of bricks or cement blocks to stabilize a platform, stair or a ramp that forms part of an amusement device but is independent structurally from the amusement device.

2.13.4 Blocks, other than brick or cement blocks, that are used in the construction of an amusement device shall, where the blocks are more than two tiers high, be cribbed or crossed.

2.13.5 Where only one or two tiers of blocks are used in the construction of an amusement device, the height of the blocking shall not exceed the total width of the base of the blocks being used.

2.13.6 Blocking that is used in the construction of an amusement device shall be sized so that the bearing surface of the blocking is at least equal to or greater than the bearing surface of the support pad of the amusement device.

Part 3

3 AMUSEMENT DEVICES 3.1 Applied Code

3.1.1 Every new amusement device and alterations to existing devices shall comply with the CSA Standard Z267-00 Safety Code for Amusement Rides and Devices, including Appendix A, B and C and the changes set out in this document.

3.1.2 Every operator of an existing amusement device shall comply with Sections 6.1.3, 6.1.4, 6.2, 7 and 8 of the CSA Standard Z267-00.

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3.1.4 In addition to the requirements of subsections 3.1.2 and 3.1.3, every person who operates an amusement device shall assemble and maintain up dated documents that shall include the following:

(a) all instructions, bulletins or other information issued by manufacturers, designers, the designated administrative authority and other safety or regulatory authorities that are applicable to the amusement device; and

(b) all additional instructions based on requirements in the Regulation that are related to installation, operation, inspections, testing, maintenance and repairs of the amusement device.

3.2 Technical Dossier

3.2.1 A technical dossier required by section 9 of the Regulation shall be submitted in the following form:

(a) dossiers that are in a paper format shall be submitted in triplicate.

(b) electronically submitted dossiers shall have filled specification sheets provided in excel format

(d) where the pages in a electronic dossier exceed standard 11”x17” paper size, these pages shall also be provided in hardcopy.

(e) one copy of every printed drawing submitted as part of a technical dossier that is larger in size than the standard 11”x17” sheet of paper, shall be folded and submitted without any binding.

(f) all submitted drawings shall be clearly legible to the smallest detail.

3.3 General

3.3.1 Those parts of passenger-carrying units on an amusement device that may come into contact with other passenger-carrying units on the same ride shall be equipped with impact absorbing devices.

3.4 Automobile Rides

3.4.1 Every automobile ride shall,

(a) be so limited or governed so as not to exceed 30 kilometres per hour;

(b) have a roadway that provides sufficient grip to enable each passenger-carrying unit to be driven safely at maximum speed and to stop within a distance of ten metres; and

(c) have the roadway monitored during operation, either directly by operators or attendants or both or indirectly by visual and audio electronic means.

3.4.2 A passenger-carrying unit that is part of an automobile ride that is self-propelled by an internal combustion motor and that is losing oil or fuel shall be immediately removed from the roadway of the automobile ride.

3.4.3 Lost oil or fuel from an automobile ride that could result in a hazard to a person or property shall be removed immediately.

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3.5 Bumper Cars

3.5.1 Each passenger-carrying unit on a bumper car ride shall,

(a) be fitted with an encircling buffer of energy absorbing material that:

(i) shall be compatible with another passenger-carrying unit; and

(ii) shall not ride over or under another bumper;

(b) be provided with a device to maintain continuous electrical contact with the runway;

(c) when used simultaneously with other passenger-carrying units on a runway, not differ in weight by more than 30 per cent from the lightest passenger-carrying unit; and

(d) have the steering wheel and its hub and all exposed components on the bumper car that are located between the seat and the steering wheel padded and designed so as to minimize the risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a collision.

3.5.2 Every area surrounding a bumper car runway shall be fitted with crash borders that are compatible with the encircling buffer on the passenger-carrying units and shall prevent the passenger-carrying unit’s encircling buffer from riding over or under the crash border upon impact.

3.5.3 Every bumper car runway shall consist of segments that are undamaged, even, and clean and that make electrical contact with adjacent segments to minimize sparking.

3.5.4 Every current collector pole that transfers power from the current grid to a bumper car on a bumper car ride shall,

(a) be anchored to the bumper car so as to prevent the pole from falling down during normal operation of the bumper car ride;

(b) be insulated, other than where it contacts the current grid, so as to prevent a person from getting an electric shock; and

3.6 Circular Rides

3.6.1 The control equipment of each amusement device where a passenger can control the elevation of a passenger-carrying unit shall,

(a) be so designed that the operator can override the passenger's control;

(b) allow elevation of the passenger-carrying unit only after the rotating mechanism of the passenger- carrying unit has been started; and

(c) allow sufficient time for the passenger-carrying unit to be lowered to its lowest position before the rotating mechanism of the passenger-carrying unit is stopped.

3.6.2 Every rotor ride shall be so designed that,

(a) floor and inside cylinder walls are free of protruding or indented parts;

(b) the top rim of the cylinder is inaccessible to passengers and spectators;

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(d) the floor can only be lowered when the rotating cylinder reaches its maximum operational speed; and

(e) the floor is raised back into its original position before the operational speed of the cylinder is decreased.

3.7 Turntables

3.7.1 Every turntable ride shall,

(a) be smooth on all surfaces that contact passengers; and

(b) have the non-moving sliding area,

(i) surrounded by a cushioned crash barrier,

(ii) on the same plane as the turntable, and

(iii) not less than two metres wide.

3.8 Operation and Use

3.8.1 No amusement device shall be operated where weather conditions make the operation of the amusement device unsafe.

3.8.2 Passenger-carrying units of an amusement device that are self-propelled and that are used on a track at the same time shall all be operated by the same type of power source.

Part 4

4 GO-KARTS

4.1 Kart Design

4.1.1 An adult kart shall have brakes that are so designed and adjusted as to enable it to slow down and stop the kart from its maximum speed within a distance of twelve metres carrying a ninety kilogram driver.

4.1.2 A kiddie kart shall have brakes that are so designed and adjusted as to enable it to slow down and stop the kart from its maximum speed within a distance of twelve metres carrying a forty kilogram driver.

4.1.3 The brake and throttle controls on a kart shall,

(a) be foot or hand operated and readily recognizable as to function; and

(b) return automatically to a non-operational position when released.

4.1.4 A kart shall be provided with impact absorbing bumpers or body parts.

4.1.5 The fuel tank of a kart shall be so designed and mounted to prevent it from damage if the kart rolls over and it shall be fitted with a gas cap of a type that will minimize leaking of fuel.

4.1.6 The rollover protective structure of a kart shall,

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(a) be of such dimensions and strength so as to minimize the crushing risks to any person restrained in a kart seat by the seat belt assembly, in the event the kart rolls over; and

(b) be padded where a rider seated in the kart is likely to impact with the structure.

(d) be mounted directly to the kart frame, and not “floating” or other non structural elements such as a fibreglass shell.

4.1.7 The seat belt assembly referred to in section B3.1 of the CSA Standard Z267-00 shall,

(a) be designed for a single person application;

(b) incorporate as a minimum pelvic restraint and upper torso restraint;

(d) be adjustable to fit snugly any person in the kart; and

(e) be designed to prevent inadvertent release and relaxation of the assembly.

4.2 Go-Kart Track Design

4.2.1 Refueling of karts shall be carried out at a location that is inaccessible to the public at the time of refueling.

4.3 Operation and Use

4.3.1 Only a person who is at least 1,320 millimetres in height and who has a leg length sufficient to operate the brake and throttle controls from the driver's seat while restrained by the seat belt assembly shall be permitted to drive an adult kart.

4.3.2 Only a person who is wearing a helmet that fits the person's head and that meets the requirements of Regulation 610 of the Revised Regulation of Ontario, 1990 (Safety Helmets) made under the Highway Traffic Act, use a kart.

4.3.3 Every go-kart shall have a sign posted at the entrance to or in the pit that conveys the following rules and instructions, as applicable to the track:

(a) Height restrictions shall be posted in accordance with the Regulation.

(b) Keep hands and feet in the kart at all times.

(d) Hair longer than shoulder length and loose clothing shall be secured.

(e) Riders shall not operate a kart while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

(f) No smoking in karts or in pit area.

(g) No stopping, bumping or swerving on track.

(h) Obey attendant and stay in kart until ride is complete, and directed by attendant to unload.

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(i) No rider shall act in a manner that may cause or contribute to injury to themselves or others.

(j) Any violation will cause the rider to forfeit the remainder of the ride and may result in charges under the Technical Standards and Safety Act.

(k) Failure by an individual to comply with the rules may result in fine up to $25,000 or one year in prison, or both.

(l) Persons who are not substantially protected by the rollover protective structures shall be prohibited from riding the kart.

4.3.4 The written rules referred to in subsection 4.3.3 shall be in uppercase letters with a minimum height of not less than 25mm and the lettering shall be in a contrasting colour to the background of the sign.

Part 5

5 WATER SLIDES

5.1 Design of Run Out

5.1.1 Every water slide that utilizes a run out area shall, be configured to allow riders to safely slow down, stop and exit.

5.2 Operation

5.2.1 The splash down area of a water slide shall be supervised by at least one attendant who is a lifeguard who shall have continuous and direct supervision of that area.

5.2.2 A run out area of a water slide shall be supervised as required by subsection 5.2.1 except that that the attendant is not required to be a lifeguard.

5.2.3 Where the splash down area of a water slide forms an integral part of a swimming pool, a splash down area divider shall be in place between the splash down area of the waterslide and the rest of the swimming pool.

5.2.4 Every water slide shall have a sign posted at the entrance to the water slide that conveys the following rules and instructions:

(a) obey all orders given by the attendant and operator;

(b) no person shall dive, run, stand, kneel, rotate or stop in the channel;

(d) users must leave the splash down area promptly;

(e) no person shall bring glass, bottles or food into the water slide area;

(f) no bunching, chaining or double riders permitted;

(g) such restrictions as may be placed on the use of the water slide by the manufacturer and designer of the water slide;

(h) the depth of water in discharge splash down area.

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5.2.5 The written rules referred to in subsection 5.2.4 shall be in uppercase letters with a minimum height of not less than 25mm and the lettering shall be in a contrasting colour to the background of the sign.

5.2.6 Attendants at the entry and splash down area of every water slide shall ensure that the splash down area is cleared for the next person to splash down.

Part 6

6 BUNGEE RIDES OR BUNGEE TYPE DEVICES

6.1 Design 6.1.1 Every bungee ride or bungee type device shall comply with the “Canadian Bungee – Code of Safe Practice”. (Revision 04/07/00). Part 7

7 ZIP LINES [CAD Amendment 530/09]

7.1 Applied Code

7.1.1 Every newly installed or altered zip line shall conform to the requirements of Part 1, Part 2 , 3.2 and Part 7 of this Document.

7.2 Definitions

For the purpose of this Part 7,

(a) “active braking system” means a brake or braking system that is initiated and/or sustained because of an action of an attendant, facilitator or the participant.

(b) “arborist” means a competent person who has had relevant formal education and who is certified by a third party to undertake arboreal assessments.

(c) “Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT)” means a trade organization that publishes standards for challenge course installation, operation and inspection.

(d) “attendant” means a person who is trained to operate an engineered or stand-alone zip line that is not part of an elevated challenge or walking course.

Note: Attendants do not require the same level of mountaineering experience as course facilitators because climbing is not a part of their job description. Zip line attendants’ duties may include controlling queues, set up and inspection of zip line rigging equipment, training of zip line riders on riding techniques, and continued communication with the launch or load platform and other attendants.

(e) “change over,” means a manual transfer of carabiners or snap hooks from one activity or anchor point to the subsequent activity or anchor point by a facilitator, attendant or participant; common in challenge courses or zip line/canopy tours.

(f) “connect/disconnect component” means a component of a zip line or personal rigging system that is manipulated by the facilitator, attendant or the user during the action of preparing for, and completion of riding. Connect/Disconnect components are intended for “quick” release and/or regular opening/closing, latching/unlatching and/or connection/disconnection.

(g) “critical component” means a piece of equipment, structure or device that forms part of a zip line where the failure of the component would likely result in a serious injury as a result of a fall or impact.

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(h) “direct supervision” means supervision where the facilitator is within close physical proximity of the patron such that they could directly intervene if necessary, can inspect equipment visually as well as manually inspect locking mechanisms and rigging equipment set up.

(i) “gravity brake” means a passive braking system where the zip line rider is brought to a stop by gravity. The patron’s momentum carries them to the end of the zip line. Gravity brings the patron back towards the launch platform and they eventually come to a stop at the lowest point in the wire rope. Patrons are generally removed from the zip line via a ladder or scissor lift.

(j) “hand brake” means an active breaking system whereby a participant controls their rate of deceleration by adjusting the amount of hand pressure applied to the wire rope. The participant wears a heavy glove or other type of protection to prevent friction burns/injury.

(k) “facilitator” means an employee who is trained to guide, supervise and assist patrons through tree or pole-based canopy walks or challenge courses or other similar climbing type activities. Facilitators are equipped with mountaineering personal equipment and climbing is a routine aspect of their workday.

(l) “factor of safety” means the ratio of the ultimate stress of the material over the maximum possible stress imposed on a component in the intended application.

(m) “indirect supervision” occurs when a facilitator supervises from a distance (from the ground or another location). Instruction, inspection and/or intervention are limited to verbal instructions and visual inspection from a distance.

(n) “loading or unloading area” means the space, platform or structure within immediate proximity to the zip line where patrons are either attached to or are unattached from the zip line pulley or trolley.

(o) “passive braking system” means any system that results in a deceleration and occurs without any action of the facilitator or the participant.

(p) “personal rigging equipment” means the combination of harness, lanyards, carabiners, snap hooks, rapid links that are used to support a zip line rider’s body while suspended from the pulley or trolley.

(q) “Professional Ropes Course Association (PRCA)” is the non-profit association comprised of a board of directors, peer-reviewed vendors, organizational members, and individual members, created by ropes challenge course professionals for ropes challenge course professionals.

(r) “PRCA Peer-Reviewed Organizations (PRO)” These vendors have undergone a voluntary peer review and have successfully completed a rigorous peer review process and critical assessment of their ropes course construction, inspection, training and business practices.

(s) “Professional Vendor Member (PVM)” means a company which successfully completes the Professional Vendor Member accreditation process through ACCT.

(t) “safety line” means the flexible or rigid, horizontal, vertical or sloping, continuous or discontinuous device used as a protection against falling from a height.

(u) “Safe Working Load (SWL)” means the maximum rated load as determined by the designer and verified by a professional engineer which can be safely handled under specified conditions.

(v) “sling” means a single or double looped construction of tubular webbing or tape, designed for attachments

(w) “static component” means a piece of equipment, structure or device, that is not adjusted or manipulated by the attendant or facilitator or the user during the course of approaching to, riding or detaching from the zip line. A static component is not intended for quick release or routine opening/closing, latching/unlatching, connection/disconnection and generally requires the use of a tool

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to remove.

(x) “static sag” means the maximum vertical distance between a) the imaginary straight line between the anchor points of the safety line and b) the middle of the safety line when the traffic load is applied.

7.3 General Requirements

7.3.1 Where this Standard requires action by a designer or manufacturer who is no longer in business, that action shall be performed by an engineer.i

7.3.2 Every person who operates a zip line shall assemble and maintain updated documents that shall include the following:

(b) all additional instructions based on requirements in the Regulation that are related to installation, operation, inspections, testing, maintenance and repairs of the zip line.

7.3.3 The quality and testing of materials, quality of work, and level of inspection of manufactured components shall be appropriate to the level of risk to passenger safety posed by the failure of such components. i

7.3.4 The design of components for zip lines shall include, but not be limited to, consideration of the following:

(a) static and dynamic loads, (b) possible impact loads, (c) static properties, (d) fatigue endurance at a number of load cycles appropriate for the component and the installation, (e) resistance to brittle fracture, and (f) protection against corrosion.i

7.3.5 For each item specified in subsection 7.3.4 above, the design shall be based on the most adverse temperature condition appropriate for the installation.i

7.3.6 Components that are subjected to repeated loadings shall be verified against the possibility of fatigue failure. Verification shall be in the form of calculations and/or testing.i

7.3.7 The engineer or designer shall define the acceptable limits to angle of inclination, tension, zip line speed, and braking deceleration, as well as any additional critical design parameters.

7.3.8 The engineer or designer shall specify the operational and design restrictions with respect to: user height, weight, age, ability, or any other restrictions as applicable.

7.3.9 The tension on the zip line shall be calculated under the most adverse conditions. Allowance shall be included for the following:

(a) rope weight, (b) weight of rider, (c) weight of rescue personnel and equipment, (d) environmental conditions such as ice, wind, temperature, (e) static and dynamic loads, and (f) rope pre-tensioning.

7.3.10 For the purposes of design, the zip line rider or patron shall be considered to have a mass of not less than 77 kg (170 lb).

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7.3.11 An acceptance test procedure (ATP) shall be provided as part of the submission by the designer or engineer. The ATP shall be completed and certified by the submitting engineer prior to use of the zip line by the public.

7.3.12 Safety lines and anchor points shall have a safety factor against failure of not less than six (6). The calculation shall consider the type of connection or termination, traffic load, and dynamic loads.

7.3.13 Despite subsection 2.7.1, the safety factor of the zip line system shall not be less than six (6). Static loads, dynamic loads, rope termination efficiency, rescue methods etc. shall be considered.

7.3.14 All critical components must be accessible for inspection. Where special lifting equipment is required for inspections, this equipment shall be available at the time of initial, follow-up or periodic inspections, as requested by the inspector or submitting engineer.

7.4 Site Selection

7.4.1 When selecting the location and alignment of an installation, consideration shall be given to factors that are known to affect the operational requirements of the installation. The following shall also be considered when applicable:

(a) electric power lines and their supports, (b) railways, (c) highways, (d) structures, (e) rock and earth slides, erosion, washouts, etc., (f) snow creep and avalanches, (g) wind, (h) icing, (i) ski slopes and trails, (j) rivers and gullies, (k) buried installations, including pipelines, (l) crossing of or close proximity to other zip lines or passenger ropeways and passenger conveyors, (m) control of air space below, above, and adjacent to the installation, (n) zip line patron height above the ground or other surface, (o) ambient temperatures, (p) evacuation, and (q) fire hazards from buildings and vegetation.i

7.5 Clearance Envelope

7.5.1 Zip lines in proximity to overhead electric supply and communication utility systems must meet the clearance requirements of CSA Standard CAN/CSA-C22.3 No. 1. “Overhead Systems”.

7.5.2 A safety clearance envelope shall be maintained above, to the sides and underneath the zip line under the most adverse loading conditions. The clearance envelope shall be specified by the designer or submitting engineer.

7.5.3 Despite subsection 7.5.2 above, the minimum vertical clearance between any part of the zip line and any part of an overhead system shall not be less than the following:

(a) if the zip line crosses above a road or parking lot or any area with vehicular traffic, the lowest point of the zip line patron, under the most adverse loading conditions shall be not less than 5.0 metres above the road.

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(b) if the zip line crosses above a passenger ropeway, under the most adverse loading conditions including wire rope sag, stretch, and a deropement of the passenger ropeway, the lowest point of the zip line patron will not pass closer than 2.4 metres from the highest point on the ropeway.

(c) if the zip line crosses underneath a passenger ropeway, the designer shall consider a complete deropement between the towers: no part of the ropeway shall come in contact with the zip line or zip line rider under the most adverse loading conditions.

(d) a clearance envelope of at least 1.5 metres shall be maintained to each side of a zip line patron, under the most adverse loading conditions and rope deflection. The measurement shall be taken from the centre of the patron’s torso.

(e) Where a zip lines crosses over a hiking trail, walkway or ski slope, a vertical clearance of 2.4 metres shall be maintained from the lowest point of the zip line patron under the most adverse loading conditions to the ground or snow level.

7.5.4 Preparation of a zip line right-of-way shall include the following:

(a) interference by vegetation shall be prevented, (b) washouts shall be prevented, and (c) potentially dangerous trees shall be removed.i

7.6 Towers, Platforms & Structures

7.6.1 Steelwork shall be designed taking into consideration the effects of corrosion. Corrosion protection shall be provided where necessary.i

7.6.2 Localized corrosion, which can occur because of entrapped water, excessive condensation, or other factors, shall be minimized by suitable design and detailing. Positive means of drainage shall be provided where necessary. i

7.6.3 Foundations shall be designed in accordance with the Ontario Building Code to carry all of the combinations of dead load, live load, and wind, together with ice, earthquake, impact, and vibration. i

7.6.4 Each foundation shall be designed to resist overturning or sliding with a factor of safety of 2 with respect to the combination of dead load and live load, and 1.5 with respect to these loadings and wind acting simultaneously. i

7.6.5 Foundations located in snow creep and/or avalanche areas shall be designed for such conditions and loads or shall be protected. i

7.6.6 The bottoms of foundations shall be below the normal frost line unless they rest on solid rock. i

7.6.7 The top of concrete shall be not less than 150 mm above finished grade unless instructions for the protection of the structural steel below grade are provided by the designer. i

7.6.8 All parts of anchorage connections below ground shall be protected. i

7.6.9 Structures bolted to foundations shall be secured with double nuts, locknuts, or equivalent means. i

7.6.10 The designer shall provide specifications for excavation, backfill, concrete, formwork, reinforcing steel, rock anchors, anchor bolts, grout, and placement tolerances.i

7.6.11 Concrete test cylinders shall be made, cured, and tested in accordance with CAN/CSA-A23.2 “Methods of Test and Standard Practices for Concrete”. i

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7.6.12 The zip line designer shall specify the percentage of rock anchors at each location to be given a pull test and the force to be applied. The test shall be carried out on 10% of rock anchors but at least one rock anchor per location. Test reports from a recognized certification agency shall be provided prior to the acceptance tests. i

7.6.13 Towers, railings, fences, and other structures shall be designed and constructed to prevent persons or equipment from becoming entangled with such structures. i

7.6.14 Handrails, safety nets, or ramps shall be provided where necessary for the protection of passengers and operating personnel. i

7.6.15 Platforms, decks, staircases or any structure that forms part of a zip line launch or landing platform must comply with the Ontario Building Code.

7.6.16 Wood structures, in addition to subsection 7.6.15 above shall be designed to CAN/CSA-O86-01 “Engineering Design in Wood”.

7.6.17 Despite subsections 7.6.15 and 7.6.16, small platforms (capacity less than or equal to four persons) that form part of a challenge course or zip line tour shall be one of the following:

(a) certified by a professional engineer to be capable of supporting three times the rated capacity, of sound construction and free of sharp edges or gaps that could pose a trip hazard. The participant must be attached to a safety line that is in compliance with subsection 7.3.11, at all times, or

(b) designed and constructed in compliance with subsections 7.6.15 and 7.6.16.

7.6.18 Platforms that form part of challenge courses or similar (low capacity, no guardrails) must have suitable tie- offs or safety lines. The tie-offs shall be designed and placed to facilitate the movement of personnel while performing their required tasks and consideration shall be given to rescue situations. The number of anchor points, cables or rails shall be the same as the maximum number of people permitted on the platform or shall be a single device capable of supporting the total load.

7.6.19 Platforms, decks, staircases or any structure that forms part of a zip line launch or landing platform shall be designed to prevent water accumulation.

7.6.20 Platforms, decks, or any structure that forms part of a zip line launch or landing platform shall have a conspicuously posted sign indicating Safe Working Load (capacity) in kg and number of persons.

7.6.21 Wood structures shall be treated with a decay-resistant material if necessary.

7.6.22 Landing platforms of the ramp style shall have a maximum gradient of 1:8.

7.6.23 Landing platforms shall be designed to provide maximum clearance and minimal risk to the zip line rider in the event of an improper landing due to various events such as a brake failure, incorrect riding position, rider disorientation or loss of consciousness. Padding shall be provided where possible impact areas exist.

7.6.24 Where the zip line is designed such that a patron could begin to roll back in the direction of the start platform, a method to assist in landing, such as a grab ‘rope’ or an alternative device shall be in place. Consideration shall be given to possible choke or entrapment hazards created by the choice of device.

7.6.25 Methods to deter unauthorized access and use during off hours shall be in place. The level of warning and security measures shall be appropriate for the level of danger presented by improper use and/or unauthorized access.

7.6.26 Prevention of unauthorized access to ladders may be achieved only by methods which do not compromise the safety or structural integrity of the ladder.

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7.6.27 Ladders must be designed, constructed, installed and maintained so as not to endanger a patron, and must be capable of withstanding all loads to which they may be subjected. Surfaces of fixed ladder installations must be free of sharp edges, burrs, or any aspect that may be hazardous to the person using the ladder.

7.6.28 Fixed ladders that provide access to a building, tower, platform, or structure must conform to the Ontario Building Code.

7.6.29 Despite subsection 7.6.28, wood ladders that are part of challenge courses (or similar) in which a patron is attached to a safety line do not have to comply with the building code, but the design shall be certified by an engineer as part of the submission.

7.6.30 Where the zip line or supporting elements are dependent on living trees, subsections 7.6.31 to 7.6.32 apply:

7.6.31 An arboricultural assessment shall be performed by a certified arborist, as part of the design process. With a frequency of not less than once per year, an arborist shall determine the physiological, mechanical and general condition of trees used as element supports and reassess their ability to meet the loads placed upon them. These records shall form part of the log book.

7.6.32 The systems used to fix zip lines, platforms or any other supporting elements shall be designed to minimize damage to the trees. Measures should be taken to protect the root system, particularly against compaction.

7.6.33 Where the zip line is constructed upon utility poles, subsections 7.6.34 to 7.6.37 apply:

7.6.34 A professional engineer or a professional utility pole installer shall conduct a foundation assessment to determine ground soil characteristics for actual pole placement, method, and/or depth.

7.6.35 A professional engineer shall provide specifications for excavation, backfill, concrete, formwork, reinforcing steel, ground anchors, grout and placement tolerances.

7.6.36 Utility poles used for zip lines shall be a class H1 or greater. Longer spans may require H2 or H3 poles based on the anticipated loads. The classification is based on ANSI O5.1-2002 “American National Standard for Wood Products – Specifications and Dimensions”.

7.6.37 Ground decay of wooden poles shall be considered.

7.7 Wire Rope

7.7.1 Only flexible steel wire rope may be used as a zip line.

7.7.2 Wire rope used for zip lines or guy wires shall have a Wire Rope Test Certificate in accordance with CSA G4-00 “Steel Wire Rope for General Purpose and for Mine Hoisting and Mine Haulage”.

7.7.3 Wire ropes used for zip lines or guy wires shall have inspection criteria, non-destructive testing requirements, and replacement criteria/intervals specified by the designer or engineer.

7.7.4 The entire length of the wire rope and all wire rope terminations must be visible for inspection.

7.7.5 Zip lines, or any critical life safety lines shall be one continuous un-cut length of wire rope. i.e. no splices.

7.8 Guy Wires

7.8.1 Anchoring for guy wires shall be rated with a pull-out strength as designated by an engineer. Soil conditions shall be considered.

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7.8.2 Trip hazards created by guy wires shall be prevented as much as possible; trip prevention shall be utilized where the guy wire is in an area that people are able to access.

7.8.3 Preventative measures shall be in place where a guy wire could be used, whether accidental, or deliberate, as a descent line.

7.8.4 Each guy wire rope system, including terminations, must be designed so that the applied load does not exceed one fifth (1/5th) of the breaking strength of any component in the guy wire system.

7.8.5 The head of the anchor or connecting link must extend above the ground to facilitate inspection of the wire rope termination.

7.9 End Terminations

7.9.1 End terminations of the zip wire rope shall be designed to maintain the full strength of the rope to which they are attached.

7.9.2 Despite subsection 7.9.1, in applications such as the wrap method for tree-based zip lines utilizing u-clips, end terminations of supporting ropes shall have an efficiency of eighty percent (80%) or greater, based on the nominal strength of the rope. This reduction in ultimate strength must be incorporated into the safety factor calculation.

7.9.3 Where the wrap method is used, the dead end of a zip line shall not be loaded or used as a safety line.

7.9.4 In addition to the requirements of subsection 2.8.1, u-bolt or fist grip clips shall be drop forged, galvanized steel or equivalent, and installed to manufacturer’s specifications. Torque values and retightening procedures and schedules shall conform to the clip manufacturer’s instructions.

7.9.5 Through bolted terminations of zip lines must be backed up with a system rated to eighty percent (80%) of the primary wire rope strength, and configured to protect against bolt and termination failure, not wire rope failure.

7.9.6 Turnbuckles, when used as part of the rigging of the zip line shall have a redundant back up in the case of turnbuckle failure. The back-up system shall be rated to eighty percent (80%) of the strength of the primary system.

7.10 Bollards & Sockets

7.10.1 A lined rope bollard (anchor) shall have a diameter of not less than 65 times the rope diameter or 600 times the largest diameter or height of the outer wires. For an unlined bollard or wheel, the diameter shall be increased by 25%.i

7.10.2 One end of a rope shall be anchored by wrapping it around a bollard a minimum of two wraps. The residual tension shall be secured by no fewer than two identical clamps, one carrying the load and another acting as a check against slippage. The number of turns and number of clamps shall be specified by the manufacturer or designer.i

7.10.3 At the time of installation, the length of the rope shall allow for slipping a minimum of three times. The allowance for each slip shall be not less than the length of the longest saddle or roller chain, plus 5 metres.i

7.10.4 A rope bollard and stored rope shall be covered for protection from the weather.i

7.10.5 A rope socket shall be designed so that it will not be stressed beyond the yield point of the material used when the rope it anchors and connects is under tension equal to its nominal breaking strength.i

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7.10.6 The method of socketing shall be one currently in practice or established by tests, and shall develop the nominal breaking strength of the rope.i

7.10.7 Socketing shall be performed by a qualified person.i

7.10.8 A sleeve socket and cone shall be secured against turning.i

7.10.9 A report shall be provided by the person performing the socketing procedure. At a minimum, the following shall be included in the report: chemical analysis of material used; temperatures of pouring material and preheated socket body (zinc sockets); details of cleaning process (resin sockets); type of rope lubricant applied after socketing; and name and signature of person pouring the socket.i

7.10.10 The whole length of each rope (including tensioning ropes and guys) and all connections shall be visually examined at established intervals not exceeding one year or 2000 h of operation, whichever comes first, or immediately after any incident that can affect the condition of the rope.i

7.10.11 A sleeve and socket that is to be used or reused shall be non-destructively tested to establish its usability. This testing shall be documented.i

7.10.12 The socket replacement interval shall be specified by the manufacturer or an engineer.i

7.11 Brakes

7.11.1 A zip line that requires mechanical brakes shall have a minimum of one independent back up brake that will safely stop a rider from full speed. The failure of one brake will not impair the functioning of the other.

7.11.2 Where the speed of the rider upon the approach to the unload platform is greater than 10 km/hr, the system shall utilize a passive brake as the primary brake. In addition, an emergency brake is required that will function in the event of primary brake failure, user error, operator error, injury or rider loss of consciousness.

7.11.3 Where the speed of the rider at approach to the unload platform is less than 10 km/hr, the primary brake may be an active brake. It is recommended that a passive emergency brake be in place in the event of failure of the active braking system, user error, operator error, rider injury or rider loss of consciousness.

7.11.4 Engineered drawings shall be provided for all mechanical braking systems. The drawings shall provide detail of the components including dimensions, material, set up, testing and fabrication.

7.11.5 Block brakes that utilize bungee cords shall be designed such that a bungee cord failure will not result in a whipping or snapping motion that could injure the rider, or anyone in the vicinity.

7.11.6 Customized brakes or unique designs shall be engineered components of known design limits, and shall have a data tag which states the following:

(a) manufacturer’s name, identification or designation, (b) model, style, lot, or serial number, (c) rope sizes permitted, (d) speed limitations, and (e) any additional safety requirements.

7.12 Personal Rigging Equipment

7.12.1 All components that form part of a safety line such as pulleys, lanyards, harnesses or carabiners shall be permanently labeled by the manufacturer, such that the source of the equipment is traceable.

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7.12.2 Commercially manufactured products used in personal rigging equipment application which bears the label of a different certifying body to another standard will be considered in lieu of those specifically stated below provided the strength, quality and testing requirements meet or exceed those defined. A statement of equivalency shall be provided by the submitting engineer along with details of the test procedure and the certifying body.

7.13 Harnesses

7.13.1 Harnesses shall be commercial grade, designed and manufactured for zip lines, paragliding, or mountaineering and shall bear the label of one of the following:

(a) EN 12277: 2007 “Mountaineering equipment – Harnesses – Safety requirements and test methods”, (b) EN 1651: 1999 “Paragliding equipment – Harnesses – Safety requirements and strength tests” , or (c) UIAA 105 “Mountaineering and Climbing Equipment Harnesses”.

7.13.2 Where sit harnesses or similar are used, a certified chest harness shall also be utilized. The chest and seat harness shall be used in such a manner so as to prevent inversion, whether deliberate, accidental or in the event of loss of consciousness.

7.13.3 Harnesses shall be available to fit the range of participant sizes permitted on the zip line.

7.13.4 Harness selection shall consider the time required for evacuation.

7.13.5 Harness construction, design and fit must be adequate to keep the participant attached at all times and in the proper orientation.

7.14 Hardware

7.14.1 The following requirements apply to all equipment used in a safety application such as connectors, pulleys, and shackles:

(a) equipment shall have a product label stamped, engraved, or otherwise permanently marked with the product label information,

(b) load-bearing hardware shall display the mark or logo of the certification organization, and manufacturer’s name or identifying mark, and

7.14.2 Connect/Disconnect components in critical component applications should be avoided whenever possible. Where necessary, as part of the rigging connection in challenge course applications, the connect/disconnect component shall be backed up with a redundant system that is equal to or greater than the strength of the primary. 7.14.3 In challenge course applications, where patrons conduct repeated change-overs, auto-locking carabiners or snap hooks shall be used. Single action carabiners are not permitted. Double action locking snap hooks that allow relatively quick release with the use of one hand are a preferred option.

7.14.4 Connect/Disconnect components in critical component applications shall be commercial grade, and shall comply with either (a) or (b):

(a) carabiner with self-closing gate and gate-locking device shall bear the label of one of the following:

(i) UIAA 121 “Mountaineering and Climbing Equipment Connectors”, or

(ii) EN 12275:1998 “Mountaineering equipment – Connectors – Safety requirements and test methods”, or

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(b) two-stage automatic locking termination connector (class T) or anchor connector (class A) that bears the label of EN362: 2004 “Personal protective equipment against falls from a height – Connectors”.

7.14.5 Screwlink (class Q) connectors, Quicklink (type Q) connectors in critical component systems shall bear the label of one of the following:

(a) UIAA 121 “Mountaineering and Climbing Equipment Connectors,

(b) EN 12275:1998 “Mountaineering equipment – Connectors – Safety requirements and test methods” or

7.14.6 Load-bearing locking carabiners, locking snap hooks or rapid links shall be made of steel where direct contact with the wire rope occurs during zip line riding.

7.14.7 Carabiners shall be of a size suitable for the equipment used.

7.15 Lanyards & Slings

7.15.1 Lanyards and slings in critical component applications shall be commercial grade, and shall bear the label of one of the following:

(a) Union International Alpinism Association (UIAA) 104 “Mountaineering and Climbing Equipment Slings”,

(b) EN 566:1997 “Mountaineering Equipment – Slings – Safety requirements and test methods”, or

7.15.2 Load-bearing textile materials shall have strength, aging, ultraviolet resistance, abrasion resistance, and heat and cold resistance characteristics equivalent or superior to polyamides.

7.15.3 Lanyards made of spliced rope are not permitted.

7.15.4 Where one or more parallel slings or lanyards are under tension, their lengths shall be varied or another method employed to minimize the risk of entrapment or strangulation.

7.16 Zip Pulleys & Zip Trolleys

7.16.1 Mountaineering pulleys used with zip lines are considered dynamic critical components and shall be commercial grade, and shall bear the label of one of the following: (a) Union International Alpinism Association (UIAA) Standard 127 “Mountaineering and Climbing Equipment Pulleys”, or (b) EN 12278:2007 “Mountaineering equipment – Pulleys – Safety requirements and test methods”.

7.16.2 Despite subsection 7.16.1, custom zip pulleys and trolleys shall be engineered components of known and tested design limits, and the shall be labeled with the following:

(a) manufacturer’s name, identification or designation, (b) model, style, lot, or serial number, (c) rope Sizes Permitted, (d) speed Limitations, and (e) any additional safety requirements.

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7.16.3 Pulleys/Trolleys in accordance with subsection 7.16.2 shall also be supplied with engineered drawings, and replacement, testing, and inspection criteria and intervals.

7.16.4 Pulleys and trolleys or other dynamic critical components must be backed up in case of failure with a redundant connection between the person and the zip line, where the safety factor of the pulley or trolley is less than twelve (12). The redundant system shall be at least eighty percent (80%) of the strength of the trolley or pulley.

7.16.5 Redundant lines for pulleys or trolleys, where required, shall attach to the zip line in parallel with the pulley. It may go through a part of the pulley but the steel of the connector must be over the wire rope such that it would maintain suspension even in the event of a catastrophic failure of the pulley.

7.16.6 Despite subsection 7.16.4 where the pulley is placed on the rope by the patron or the attendant, (in applications such as challenge courses that utilize small lightweight pulleys), a redundant back up to the pulley is required regardless of the pulley safety factor.

7.16.7 Pulleys or trolleys shall be suitable as specified by their manufacturer for the size of wire rope being used, the maximum speed of travel, and of at least dual sheave construction

7.16.8 Pulley sheaves made of soft material such as certain types of plastic or aluminum are inappropriate for use on wire rope.

7.16.9 Shackles classified as critical components shall be commercial grade, and shall have a minimum breaking strength of not less than an equivalent factor of safety of six (6), and shall be suitable as specified by the manufacturer for the size of rope or wire rope being used.

7.17 Helmets

7.17.1 Helmets must be worn by zip line participants.

7.17.2 Helmets shall be commercial grade and bear the mark of one of the following:

(a) EN 12492:2000 “Mountaineering Equipment – Helmets for mountaineers – Safety requirements and test methods”, or

(b) UIAA Standard 106 “Mountaineering and Climbing Equipment Helmets”.

7.18 Operational Requirements

7.18.1 The owner/operator shall post signs, when necessary, at entrances to machinery rooms and restricted areas, to warn unauthorized persons not to enter.i

7.18.2 Safety rules must be posted and explained to the participants prior to riding.

7.18.3 Challenge course or other zip lines where participants are more actively involved in their own connection/disconnection shall have a training area where a sample of a zip line is installed close to the ground. All patrons shall be given an orientation prior to proceeding on to the challenge course or zip line. This training area will be used by facilitators and attendants to assess the patron’s ability and allow them to practice using the equipment, while allowing facilitators to assess their ability to proceed.

7.18.4 Measures, whether equipment-related, procedural or both, shall be implemented to ensure that entanglements with hair, body parts, clothing or jewelry does not occur between the pulley or any other piece of equipment.

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7.18.5 In challenge course applications, at any point along a zip line, where a change over occurs, participants must be directly supervised.

7.18.6 Means shall be in place to physically prevent participants from launching before they are properly attached to the pulley system and/or before the zip line path is clear of obstructions.

7.18.7 The launch platform and unloading area of each zip line shall have one designated attendant or facilitator at each location.

7.18.8 Every zip line shall have a dedicated two-way voice communication system between launch and unloading areas. Operation shall cease if communication is not possible.

7.18.9 Zip lines that require a solid object such as a scissor lift or rolling staircase to be moved into the path of the zip line at any point during normal operation shall meet one of the following conditions:

(a) The launch facilitator or attendant shall have clear view of the zip line including the landing area. A procedure shall be in place to ensure that participants cannot be released before the zip line pathway is free of obstructions, or

(b) Where the launch facilitator or attendant cannot see the landing area, where night operation is permitted, or where the span is such that visibility may be impeded by bad weather, direct sunlight or poor vision, another level of prevention shall be in place.

7.18.10 Attendants who operate scissor lifts or any other similar devices shall have documented formal training in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

7.18.11 Zip lines that require a scissor lift or a similar mechanical lifting device as part of normal operation, such as loading or unloading shall have a solid flat surface that has been engineered for the loads placed upon it.

7.18.12 The zip line shall not be operated during icing and freezing rain conditions.

7.18.13 Where zip lines are used during hours of darkness, adequate lighting shall be provided to ensure safe operation.

7.18.14 If the site has night operation, emergency lighting shall be provided to permit evacuation and assist emergency personnel in the event of a power failure.

7.18.15 Before a zip line is placed in service, an operations manual shall be supplied for use with the installation, including but not limited to the following:

(a) pre-opening inspections, (b) daily inspections and person responsible, (c) launching and unloading procedures, (d) emergency procedure for all anticipated situations, (e) incident reporting, (f) evacuation procedures, including those for night operation, (g) staffing requirements, (h) contact information of all site supervisors and emergency personnel, (i) emergency phone numbers, (j) procedure for pre-zip briefings and/or patron training, (k) job descriptions of all supervisory, attendant & facilitator positions, (l) zip line rider restrictions including age, height, weight and skill level, (m) job descriptions including training requirements, and

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(n) procedures regarding unusual occurrences.

7.19 Maintenance Manual

7.19.1 The maintenance manual shall describe the manufacturer’s and designer’s recommended maintenance procedures, including, but not limited to the following:

(a) the types of lubricants required and frequency of application, (b) the definitions and measurements required to determine excessive wear and replacement criteria, (c) the recommended frequency of service to specific components, (d) load tests, (e) frequency of bolt tightening, torques values and bolt grades, (f) all personal protective equipment inspection and replacement criteria, (g) any NDT requirements, type and frequency, (h) daily, weekly, monthly and annual inspection checklist, (i) zip line wire rope maintenance and inspection criteria, (j) wire rope non destructive testing required and intervals, (k) wire rope replacement/retirement criteria and intervals, (l) wire rope terminations, guy wires and anchors, (m) braking system maintenance and component replacement criteria, (n) corrosion protection, (o) control of water condensation and drainage, (p) structures and platforms, (q) trees, as applicable, and (r) rigging equipment: storage, inspection and retirement criteria.

7.19.2 Wire rope maintenance shall include, but not be limited to, the following considerations:

(a) that the type of lubricant and the frequency of lubrication shall be as recommended by the rope manufacturer or designer. A rope that has little or no motion, e.g., a tensioning rope or guy rope, shall be given special consideration for protection against corrosion,

(b) that ropes shall be kept clean,

(c) that rope connections shall be protected against corrosion, and (d) that saddles and roller chains shall be liberally lubricated.i

7.20 Rescue

7.20.1 The site shall have a documented rescue procedure. Equipment and trained persons shall be in place to rescue and retrieve any participant from any part of the zip line. These procedures shall consider unconscious or unresponsive riders.

7.20.2 At all times during operation, the site shall have adequately trained staff on site such that a rescue could be completed from any point along the zip line. This shall be documented in the rescue procedure.

7.20.3 Evacuation procedures shall take into consideration the type of harness used and thus the maximum length of time a person can remain suspended, and the worst case environmental conditions during all operating seasons.

7.20.4 Additional measures and procedures will be in place when zip lines are going to be utilized after dark, during the winter months or in other exceptional conditions. Adequate emergency lighting must be available to facilitate rescue. Areas that cannot be accessed by emergency vehicles during the winter

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months shall be addressed. Likewise, vehicles that are used during the winter season that cannot be used during summer operation shall be addressed.

7.20.5 Records of rescue training shall be maintained for each employee, including all class room and hands-on training and the date of completion.

7.20.6 Rescue personnel shall be trained annually by an insured third party.

7.21 Training & Facilitation

7.21.1 The site shall have documented job descriptions and the corresponding required level of training.

7.21.2 The Training document shall include items such as:

(a) job descriptions for all paid and voluntary positions, (b) minimum ages of course facilitators and/or zip line attendants, (c) minimum hours of training required for each job description, (d) third party training requirements and renewal intervals, (e) education requirements, (f) list of job responsibilities and skills required, (g) CPR or First Aid training requirements, and (h) high angle rescue or equivalent training requirements and renewal intervals.

7.21.3 For zip lines that form part of challenge courses, or any version of a pole or tree-mounted walking/climbing experience, annual and documented training from a properly insured third party is required for the site manager and all course facilitators. Site managers, whose day to day function is also a course facilitator, may train their own staff provided they have documented proof that they are certified by an insured third party to do so.

7.22 Equipment Inspection, Testing, Maintenance & Replacement

7.22.1 The zip line, supporting structures and all equipment shall be inspected as specified by the equipment manufacturers and according to the frequency and methods stated in the maintenance manual. The inspection results and maintenance shall be recorded in a log book.

7.22.2 All equipment shall be replaced according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

7.22.3 A piece of personal protective equipment (“PPE”) shall be destroyed and removed from the site when any of the following occur:

(a) it does not behave according to manufacturer’s specifications,

(b) it has reached the maximum usage as specified by the manufacturer,

(d) it has been exposed to damaging or unknown chemicals or solvents,

(e) it has been subjected to loads greater than twenty percent (20%) of their designated working dynamic load,

(f) it has exceeded manufacturer’s recommended total allowable ultra violet exposure time, expressed in number of hours, or

(g) it has exceeded the expiry date as specified by the manufacturer.

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7.22.4 Retired rigging equipment shall not be used as decoration, used to hang other equipment or kept on site.

7.22.5 Hardware shall be inspected daily. Hardware subject to abnormal loadings, impacted against hard surfaces, or having surface damage, shall be replaced.

7.22.6 Carabiners shall be removed from service when the locking mechanisms fail to lock properly, the springs are worn, the wear criteria is exceeded or the locking gates deform.

7.23 Equipment Storage & Security

7.23.1 All equipment shall be stored according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

7.23.2 All equipment shall be stored in a secure structure, under lock and key, with access to keys being limited to the authorized persons.

7.23.3 All equipment shall be stored in an orderly and efficient manner.

7.23.4 All unserviceable equipment shall be removed from the site.

Reference Symbols Used in this CAD Samples: 7.5 is a reference to a section in this CAD 7.2.4. is a reference to a section in an external document or code

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Roland Hadaller, P.Eng., Director, Ontario Regulation 221/01 (Amusement Devices), appointed under the Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000.

This Code Adoption Document amendment has been developed in consultation with the Amusement Devices Advisory Council.

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