It seems like each time you turn on the news or look at your social media feeds, there’s another terrorist attack or violent protest. The world we live in is a scary place, with fringe ideologies creating panic among the public. However, even though we face these risks on a daily basis, we don’t have […] Read more

With all the complications of keeping customers safe at a family entertainment center (FEC), it’s easy to overlook the basics of fire safety. The fuels, lubricants, and solvents that keep machines, attractions, and rides humming can elevate the risk of fire under certain circumstances. These fire prevention tips can help make your FEC safer: 1. […] Read more

You can’t prevent every injury at your family entertainment center (FEC). The abundance of variables with mechanical parts and the boundless potential for human error are too vast to reduce injury risk completely to zero. But you can reduce the likelihood of getting sued. These four tactics can keep your customers safer while making it […] Read more

Limiting risk helps everybody in the family entertainment center (FEC) community. Customers and workers stay healthy and keep coming back. Owners and managers make profit targets and grow the business. The longer you avoid mishaps and lawsuits, the stronger your reputation becomes. Doing only the obvious — following safety protocols and obeying the laws enforcing […] Read more

The most common, convenient and easiest way to provide electrical power to an appliance, tool or piece of equipment that cannot reach an outlet is through an extension cord. These highly common insulated and flexible devices are available in almost any sundry retail store, hardware, or home supply facilities. Consisting of an outlet, plug, and […] Read more

When many people think about natural disasters, their first thought is the devastating property damage that is extremely visible and highlighted by the media. However, the impact of natural disasters goes far beyond property damage and includes the impact to your workforce, your supply chain, and the operations of your business. Types of Natural Disasters […] Read more

Family entertainment centers (FECs) strive to engage families by providing activities everyone can enjoy. There’s lots of work and planning that go into making places like amusement parks, bowling alleys, and water parks safe for the masses. Establishing a strong safety culture is necessary to reduce the risk of any kind of injury, which is […] Read more

We spend most of our time worrying about the safety of our patrons and employees as it relates to our rides, our midways, our food, our fleets and our service. All of which requires absolute attention to detail and a focus on safety. There is a commonality amongst them…by in large we can control them. […] Read more

Websites and social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter offer businesses a great way to economically market their services and capabilities, attract and communicate with customers and transact sales. The use of this media by businesses is rapidly expanding as increasing numbers of consumers use the Internet to research and purchase products and services, […] Read more

The best family entertainment centers (FECs) are safer than the rest. They have to be because risk is the baseline reality of an FEC — machines break down, staffers slip up, and guests abandon their cares when they’re having a good time. Whether you’re operating a water park, a go-kart track, or a mini-golf course, […] Read more