Doug Dadswell. Panel Debate: Where is Ride Safety Headed Dadswell (ADIPS), Peter Leutenstorfer (TUV) & Mike Whithers (Disney)

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2 Doug Dadswell Panel Debate: Where is Ride Safety Headed Dadswell (ADIPS), Peter Leutenstorfer (TUV) & Mike Whithers (Disney)

3 WHERE IS RIDE SAFETY HEADING? 3

4 Dipl.- Ing.. Univ. Peter Leutenstorfer DEPARTMENT FOR AMUSEMENT RIDES AND LEISURE PARKS, CERTIFICATION BODY FOR RIDES TÜV SÜD Industrie Service GmbH Department IS-FSF Westendstraße 199 D München Tel (0) Fax ++49-(0) mobile ++49-(0) Peter.Leutenstorfer@tuev-sued.de 4

BODY FOR RIDES www.amusementrides-safety.

5 High Safety Level in the Industry already achieved There is permanent strive in the Industry to further minimize risk 5

6 Children s forseeable Behavior? Girl, 11, killed in fall from log flume (September 7, 2009) - At a festival in Bavaria, Germany, an 11-year-old girl was killed in a 30-foot-fall from a log flume ride called Wildwater. She was alone in her car and fell when from one of the ride's highest points. She died while being transported by helicopter to a hospital in Munich. Inspectors found no evidence that the ride malfunctioned. They said that the ride's safety system were working,... 6

killed in a 30-foot-fall from a log flume ride called Wildwater.

7 Man dead after fall from roller coaster (Saturday, February 14, 2009) - A 37-yearold man was killed after falling feet from a roller coaster at Star City theme park in Pasay City, Philippines. The accident happened on a compact, inverted-type roller coaster called the Star Flyer. Park officials say that the ride's safety system was operating properly at the time of the incident, and that it is impossible for someone to fall from the ride unless he intentionally eluded the restraint harness before it was locked. According to a ride attendant, the victim had asked whether falling from the ride would be fatal. Several witnesses reported seeing the man escaping from his harness as the ride began. The man's restraint device was found in the locked position after the incident. Adults Forseeable Behavior? 7

Park officials say that the ride's safety system was operating properly at the time of the incident, and that it is impossible for someone to fall from the ride unless he intentionally eluded the

8 Are the rules and laws sufficient everywhere? Former park officials accept blame for fatal roller coaster accident - Daily Yomiuri, July 15, 2008 "According to the indictment, Ito and Tatebe postponed the regular inspection that should have been conducted no later than March 18, 2007, on the roller coaster Fujin-Raijin II and allowed it to continue operating, although a visible crack on an axle of its second car was confirmed at the end of November The prosecutor said their negligence resulted in the axle breaking, leading to the death of Yoshino Kogawara and injuries to 12 other passengers." 8

postponed the regular inspection that should have been conducted no later than March 18, 2007, on the roller coaster Fujin-Raijin II and allowed it to

9 What is the correct age to assume children s responsibility?

10 Accelerations Limits Defined in General

11 Governmental Requirements Increased after Accident

12 Cobra Incident Initial Inspection and Regular Thorough Inspections of the right scope? 12

13 Does Amusement Park Certification need to consider even further Aspects? Rakvere, Estonia -- In May of 2007, a fire broke out on the "Tivoli Tuur" ride while in operation. The ride, which is similar to the Enterprise, was running at full speed when smoke and flames engulfed the gondolas, burning them to a crisp. Thirty-seven people were injured, most of who were treated for smoke inhalation and burns. "The blaze took hold at about 11pm, and was well alight by the time three fire crews reached the fun fair. By the time the fire was extinguished at 12.16am, flames had destroyed five plastic gondolas and the ride's electrical system," according to the Baltic Times. 13

The ride, which is similar to the Enterprise, was running at full speed when smoke and flames engulfed the gondolas, burning them to a crisp.

14 What is the further Development in Ride Technology? Will Passenger Behaviour undergo further Changes? What about Children Responsibility? Are the Guidelines / Standards on Top?

15 Technology of Rides Higher and Faster? No general limits Higher Acceleration? Existing standards Research for Brain Acceleration Thrill Enhancement? Show Environment Interaction Combination of Rides with Audio and Movie 15

16 Technology of Rides Safety Records so far Extremely good safety records for Amusement Rides concerning technical features despite of high press attention But it is always a goal to further minimize accidents Future technical safety achievements Electronic systems to further control attendants?

attention But it is always a goal to further minimize accidents Future

17 Technology of Rides Variable Restraints for Children Ergonomic Improvements create safety 17

18 Technology of Rides Further Improvement in Technogolgy by Efficient Design Methods 18

19 Future Safety Improvement Safety is a Coordination of several Factors Four Aspects of Safety Achievement in Rides : Manufacturer Planing Design Fabrication TÜV Design Simulation Verification Owner Installation / Operation Maintenance Integrated Safety Program Guests Behavior Interaction /Operation Self assessment Abteilung: 19

Simulation Verification Owner Installation / Operation Maintenance Integrated Safety

20 Safety by Communication Verbal / Audio Safety Information can be improved (spiels, audio downloads for head phones) Physical Information Test Seats Restraints Full Containment 20

21 Signage Ride Class Information Distinction into Thrill classes: High thrill Moderate thrill Family style Children style Pictograms at the entrance in the ride containment 21

22 Guest Behaviour / Children s Behavior 22

23 Children s Behaviour Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or AD/HD) is a neurobehavioral developmental disorder. ADHD is primarily characterized by "the co-existence of attentional problems and hyperactivity, with each behavior occurring infrequently alone. ADHD is the most commonly studied and diagnosed psychiatric disorder in children, affecting about 3 to 5% of children globally with signs starting before seven years of age. ADHD is a common chronic disorder in children with 30 to 50% of those individuals diagnosed in childhood continuing to have signs into adulthood 4.7 percent of American adults are estimated to live with ADHD. [ ADHD is diagnosed two to four times as frequently in boys as in girls, 23

24 TÜV SÜD OK for Kids 24

25 TÜV SÜD Amusement Park Certification 25

26 Standards Technical Rules 26

27 EN Fairground and amusement park machinery and structures Safety 27

28 MAIN SECTIONS IN EN DESIGN AND ANALYSIS MANUFACTURE RISK REDUCTION BY PREVAILING MEASURES EXAMINATIONS OPERATION AND USE 28

29 Road Map Technical Standards Official Revision of EN starting 2010 EN to revise and correct where necessary but not to tear into pieces Harmonization of standards in parallel to the CEN revision process 29

30 EN still need to be enforced in EU Member States Approvals / Thorough Inspections Local Laws (new: Italy, France) Further European Member Countries will follow 30

31 BASIC FIELDS FOR ANALYSIS AND INTERVENTION TO EFFECTIVELY ENHANCE RIDE SAFETY Design Manufacture, Construction Initial Third Party Review and Acceptance Test Maintenance and Preventive Inspections Regular External Third Party Inspection 31

32 Initial Third Party Review and Acceptance Tests, Approval of each Amusement Ride - Design Review - Manufacturing Inspections - Initial Examination and Tests 32

33 DESIGN AND THOROUGH THIRD PARTY DESIGN REVIEW 33

34 Section: Design and Analysis e.g. Ride Dynamics 34

35 Thorough Design Review Verifications of Kinematic-simulations Modal Analysis Mechanical Elements: Fatigue Shafts, Axles, Gear boxes FEM and Beam Elements Calculations to DIN Welded Units to DIN Life-Cycle Calculations Steel Structures and Foundations

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39 Inspections 39

40 MAINTENANCE AND PREVENTIVE INSPECTIONS BY THE PARK MAINTENANCE GROUP knowledge of the design criteria and intimate knowledge of the design and the technical standards can be achieved in permanent exchange between park personnel 40 and external Inspection body

41 REGULAR THIRD PARTY, EXTERNAL SAFETY INSPECTION REQUIRE COMMITMENT TO THE DETAILAND KNOWLEDGE OF THE RIDES 41

42 Thorough Inspections in Annual Intervals

43 QUALITY QUALITY CERTIFICATION SAFETY SAFETY

OPERATIONAL AUDIT PROGRAM The Basics. Laura Woodburn and Nancy Heard NAARSO 2013

OPERATIONAL AUDIT PROGRAM The Basics Laura Woodburn and Nancy Heard NAARSO 2013 What s New in the World of Ops? Man, 31, hospitalized after freak kiddie ride accident (July 8, 2012) - A 31-year-old man