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Are amusement parks safe?
Each year scores of children are injured in America's theme parks.
As a father of two I understand the concern for safety that many parents have when they take thier children to theme parks. This month I focus on ways to keep you and your family safe. |
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Here are some tips to keep your family safe:
- Obey listed age, height, weight, and health restrictions.
- Observe all posted ride safety rules.
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Keep hands, arms, legs and feet inside the ride at all times.
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Remain seated in the ride until it comes to a complete stop and you are instructed to exit.
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Follow all verbal instructions given by ride operators or provided by recorded announcements.
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Always use safety equipment provided and never attempt to wriggle free of restraints or other safety devices.
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Parents with young children should make sure that their children can understand safe and appropriate ride behavior.
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Never force children to ride attractions they don't want to ride.
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If you see any unsafe behavior or condition on a ride, report it to a supervisor or manager immediately. |
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What to do if your hurt at a theme park
- Seek immediate medical care.
- Take photographs of the scene.
- Report the incident.
- Obtain names, address of witnesses.
- Do give a statement or sign or agree to anything until you have had a chance to obtain competent legal counsel.
Last year more then 328 million people worldwide visited amusement parks.
Designers of amusement park rides today seem to be focusing intently on creating rides that are more and more interesting, entertaining, and exciting for park visitors.
But a disturbing trend has been growing that means parents should be more cautious about letting their children ride whatever appeals to them.
In the United States, no official source for regulating or recording theme park accidents. In Florida, theme parks are not legally required to report accidents involving injury to anyone. |
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