Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-27-.09 - Operation, Amusement Rides
(1) The ride operator shall be at least 16
years of age.
(2) The ride operator
shall operate no more than one mechanical ride at any given time as provided by
the A.S.T.M. Standards or manufacturers specifications.
(3) The ride operator shall be properly
trained before he is assigned the duties of operating a ride.
(4) The ride operator shall have knowledge of
the use and function of all normal and emergency operating controls and the
proper use of the ride.
(5) The
ride operator shall be in the immediate vicinity of the amusement ride
operating controls at all times during normal operations of the ride. This Rule
shall not be construed to prohibit passengers from using amusement ride
operating controls designed for use by a passenger.
(6) The ride operator shall exercise
reasonable control over the amusement ride to prevent dangerous actions by
passengers.
(7) The ride operator
shall watch for apparent impending mechanical failures of the amusement
ride.
(8) The ride owner of an
amusement ride shall insure that his or her ride is operated in a manner which
precludes foreseeable mischievous use of the ride.
(9) The ride operator shall not operate any
ride when under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
(10) The ride operator or maintenance
personnel shall lock-out the electrical disconnect switch when restoration of
electrical power to an amusement ride could create a hazard to persons during
the performance of maintenance, repair, inspection, or an emergency evacuation
of passengers and insure that it remains locked-out until such time that
restoration of power will not create a hazard.
(11) An amusement ride shall not be
overcrowded or loaded in excess of its safe carrying capacity.
(12) Amusement rides shall not be operated at
an unsafe speed or at any speed beyond that recommended by the
manufacturer.
(13) Signal systems
for the starting and stopping of amusement rides shall be provided where the
operator of the ride does not have a clear view of the point at which
passengers are loaded or unloaded.
(14) Any code of signals adopted for the
operation of any amusement ride shall be printed and kept posted at both the
operator's and the signalman's stations. All persons who use these signals
shall be carefully instructed in their use.
(15) Signals for the movement or operation of
an amusement ride shall not be given until all passengers and other persons who
may be endangered are in a position of safety.
(16) Voice communication shall be provided
between the ride operators at the entrance, intermediate points and the
termination of an amusement ride where voice communication could provide
improved control of the ride by reducing a hazardous condition created by
distance or lack of visibility between these points.
(17) Where a ride exposes a passenger to high
speed, substantial centrifugal force or a high degree of excitement, the owner
shall post a conspicuous warning sign at the entrance to the ride advising the
public of risk to passengers.
(18)
The sign required by (17) above shall be at least two feet by two feet in
sharply contrasting colors.
(19)
The sign required by (17) above shall read as follows or express an equivalent
warning:
(a) The following people should not
ride this ride:
1. Those with heart
conditions;
2. Pregnant
women;
3. Those with back
ailments.
(20) The owner or ride operator shall have
the right to refuse any member of the public admission to a ride if his bearing
or conduct will endanger himself or other members of the public.
(21) The owner or ride operator shall have
the right to refuse admittance to any ride if the intended passenger's health
or physical condition makes it unsafe for him to use the ride.
(22) The owner or ride operator shall refuse
a passenger seeking admission to a major ride if the passenger cannot meet a
guardian or height restriction if the ride is subject to such a restriction.
Legible signs to this effect shall be posted in full view of the public seeking
admission to rides.
(23) The owner
or ride operator of an amusement ride shall not permit a person obviously under
the influence of alcohol or narcotics to be admitted to any amusement
ride.
(24) A suitable number of
containers shall be provided in and around amusement rides. Excessive
accumulations of trash or refuse shall be promptly removed.
(25) All parts of amusement devices and
temporary structures used by passengers or customers shall be maintained in a
clean condition.
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