In-Service Inspection of Amusement Rides and Devices
Amusement rides and devices are used by members of the public who have a high expectation that they will be able to do so safely. In Australia, State and Territory Governments are responsible for the regulation of occupational health and safety, which includes fairground and amusement equipment. Though regulations vary considerably between jurisdictions, the law generally holds ride owners responsible for the safety of people on amusement rides and devices.
Ride owners and operators relocate, assemble, check and operate their equipment in accordance with manufacturers' instructions and procedures recommended by AS3533. However, the technical expertise of the engineering profession is essential to in-service inspection and safety certification. Registration on the National Professional Engineers Register (NPER) or the National Engineering Technologists Register (NETR) in the area of Amusement Rides and Devices In-service Inspection will help owners and operators to choose who to engage for in-service inspections.
The management of the specific area of practice of Amusement Rides and Devices In-Service Inspection is the responsibility of a competency panel comprising representatives of:
- Engineers Australia,
- the Maintenance Engineering Society of Australia (MESA),
- Australasian Institute of Engineer Surveyors (AIES),
- the Association of Consulting Engineers Australia (ACEA),
- Workcover NSW,
- SafeWork SA ,
- Australian Amusement, Leisure And Recreation Associations (AALARA),
- various Showmen's Guilds,
- the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW and
- Sydney Portable Rides Operators (SPRO).
Assessment of applications is the responsibility of an assessment panel, established by the Institution and comprising experienced practitioners in the Amusement and Leisure Industry.
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