Global attractions safety. IAAPA Expo Asia 2020, Macau SAR, China (online). Moderated by F. Gonzales.
Author: Kathryn Woodcock
Dr. Kathryn Woodcock is Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, teaching, researching, and consulting in the area of human factors engineering / ergonomics particularly applied to amusement rides and attractions, including broader safety issues of performance, error, investigation and inspection, and assessment of eligibility to participate.
June 2020 Ride Report Recap
The headlines have been dominated by attractions closures and reopenings, and the extensive safety practices to manage the COVID-19 pandemic. As attractions have reopened, three (3) reports were reported, recorded and recapped, plus two (2) arising from past events.
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April 2020 Ride Report Recaps
No reports.
What should themed experience graduates know, say, and do?
Weishar, P. 2020 April 13, What should Themed Experience graduates know, say and do? InPark magazine #81
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March 2020 cases are reflective of the extensive closures of amusement parks around the world. There was only one event reported.
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February 2020 was quite similar to the previous month which may be due to the closure of multiple amusement parks due to COVID-19. There were four (4) incidents in the month of February with incidents happening all over the world.
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The month of January was relatively quiet with three captured incidents. Two of the three were waterpark incidents, one of which will be highlighted in this month’s recap.
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Come to your senses: improving access for guests with vision or hearing disabilities, Themed Entertainment Association, SATE (Storytelling + Architecture + Technology = Experience) Conference
Patent: Amusement park attraction control management system and method
Woodcock, K. 2019. Amusement park attraction control management system and method. U.S. Patent 10,449,462 B2. 2019 October 22.
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