| Document ID (ISN) | 58676 |
| CIS number |
92-1604 |
| ISBN(s) |
0-11-886307-X |
| Year |
1992 |
| Convention or series no. |
HSG 81
|
| Author(s) |
Health and Safety Executive |
| Title |
Fairgrounds and amusement parks - A code of safe practice |
| Bibliographic information |
HMSO Books, P.O. Box 276, London SW8 5DT, United Kingdom, 1992. 45p. Illus. 37 ref. Price: GBP 4.50. |
| Abstract |
Contents of this code of safe practice: design, manufacture, supply and modification of amusement devices; siting and location; assembling and dismantling passenger carrying amusement devices; testing, examination, inspection and maintenance of amusement devices; safe operation of amusement devices and training of ride operators and attendants; passenger safety; safe operations of shooting galleries and storage of ammunition and pyrotechnics; safe installation, use and maintenance of electrical equipment; gas safety; fire precautions. Appendices cover legal obligations, shock and burn risk from the use of electricity, and choice of portable extinguishers. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
occupational safety; itinerant entertainment services; United Kingdom |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
gas cylinders; ammunition; pyrotechnical products; maintenance; electrical safety; choice of location; safety by design; fire protection; safe working methods; legislation; directive; safety checks; portable fire extinguishers |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Other industries and occupations
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Industries and occupations
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Entertainment services and sports
|
