Use Safety Signage to Reinforce Thematic Elements of the Park By creating unique experiences, amusement parks make guests feel like they are part of something special. These unique experiences, of course, include the rides and attractions that make one park different from another. But an amusement park is an immersive experience, and a theme running […] Read more

I want to ask you all a question and be completely honest with yourself. How many of you have actually read ASTM F770-18? If you answered “yes” then I have a follow-up question are you FOLLOWING IT TO THE LETTER? If you are not, or you are in the group that answered “no” to having […] Read more

Whether you are operating a Family Entertainment Center, an Amusement Park or any other Amusement Attraction, you will be operating amusement rides. From Go-Karts to Bumper Boats, Zippers to Super Loops, they all must be respected and operated safely by following some basic safety rules. Here is a simple list that every ride operator should […] Read more

Can you believe it, the days are beginning to get longer and before you know it, a brand new season will be upon us. Most people get grey and gloomy during January and February. I guess it is a mix of a biological and a psychological stew of sulkiness that comes upon us. I’m a […] 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

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

We live in a new world. We live in a world where the threat of violence, protest and opposition has become a disheartening reality that we have to consider on a daily basis. It is sad and terrible; unfortunate and dangerous, but it isn’t something that we have to accept as inevitable and be unprepared […] Read more

The recent ride malfunction at the Ohio State Fair draws attention to amusement ride safety regulations. The accident resulted in the death of an 18-year-old man and injured several other passengers. As a result, the fair was closed for the remainder of the day and inspectors examined all the rides overnight. Today were are talking […] Read more