How to Evaluate the Safety of Pop-Up Carnival Rides

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Look for cleanliness and good maintenance throughout the park.. Check rides for wear, surface cracks, and weld imperfections.. Watch the rides for repeated smooth operation.

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Look for cleanliness and good maintenance throughout the park.

Step 1

Look for cleanliness and good maintenance throughout the park.

2

Check rides for wear, surface cracks, and weld imperfections.

Step 2

Check rides for wear, surface cracks, and weld imperfections.

3

Watch the rides for repeated smooth operation.

Step 3

Watch the rides for repeated smooth operation.

4

Listen for signs of poor maintenance.

Step 4

Listen for signs of poor maintenance.

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Notice if carnival workers are attentive.

Step 5

Notice if carnival workers are attentive.

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Check for proper safety signage.

Step 6

Check for proper safety signage.

7

Make sure the ride has proper safety restraints.

Step 7

Make sure the ride has proper safety restraints.

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Speak up if you have any concerns before the ride starts.

Step 8

Speak up if you have any concerns before the ride starts.

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Follow all posted safety instructions.

Step 9

Follow all posted safety instructions.

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Research the safety histories of a ride and a carnival company.

Step 10

Research the safety histories of a ride and a carnival company.

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Check your local jurisdiction's laws.

Step 11

Check your local jurisdiction's laws.

12

Look up a ride or carnival's inspection history.

Step 12

Look up a ride or carnival's inspection history.

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