Media – Page 2 – Kathryn Woodcock, PhD CCPE ICAE PEng

Amusement ride accidents are spectacular, but experts say they’re rare: CBC

Happy to provide information and quotes for this good effort by CBC to provide a balanced report.

“Amusement ride accidents are spectacular, but experts say they’re rare”.

Time magazine covers amusement ride safety

Had a great interview with well-informed reporter Kevin Lui from Time. Check the article.

Screen grab of article in Time. Article is linked in the post.

Safety first when it comes to amusement rides

Outdoor Amusement Business Association ShowTime 2012, August, p. 23.

As the July long weekend approaches, many families may be thinking about heading to an amusement park or summer festival for a fun day riding stomach-dropping roller coasters, Ferris wheels and spinning swings. Rides can be thrilling, and even a little scary, but most of the sensation of danger is a clever illusion.

Five amusement tips for kids: how not to have a bad day

TORONTO, June 26, 2012 – As the Canada Day long weekend approaches, many families may be thinking about heading to an amusement park or summer festival for a fun day riding stomach-dropping roller coasters, Ferris wheels and spinning swings. Rides can be thrilling, and even a little scary, but most of the sensation of danger is a clever illusion, says Kathryn Woodcock, an amusement ride expert at Toronto Metropolitan University.

Safety first for amusement rides: tips for parents

Rider Behaviour: Keeping amusement rides safe and enjoyable

A trip to a theme park or carnival is often the highlight for families and friends every year. Although amusement riders are rarely injured on rides, most investigation reports have found that the riders behaved incorrectly prior to the accident event. A Canadian researcher is looking to change this through her research on amusement ride safety.