Woodcock, K., 2022. Safety evaluation of amusement rides using accumulated accident data: Accident data framework. Journal of Themed Experience and Attractions Studies 2, 40-53. Link
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Coverage of Six Flags accident in NJ and other unrelated metrics
A report in NJ.com covered reported accidents at various Six Flags theme parks.
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The case of an injury on the Branson Coaster
Like many reports covered in the RRRR database, multiple media reports used imprecise terminology that has real implications for potential misunderstanding of hazards to the public. While it is understandable that a reporter may not know the difference when beginning to collect information for a report, it is irresponsible to be cavalier about terminology in the published version. Any hazards that may be implicated in this case have no relevance to “roller coasters”.
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Global attractions safety. IAAPA Expo Asia 2020, Macau SAR, China (online). Moderated by F. Gonzales.
Presentation: Come to your senses: improving access for guests with vision or hearing disabilities
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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Woodcock, K., 2019. Global incidence of theme park and amusement ride accidents. Safety Science 113, 171-179. Link
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Woodcock, K., 2018. Disability and participation in amusement attractions. Journal of Themed Experience and Attractions Studies 1, 38-53. Link
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Professor and researcher Dr Kathryn Woodcock shares her thoughts on the role of guests in amusement ride safety and human factors in attractions design
Published in Attractions Management 2017 issue 4
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This year, three Ryerson Engineering students joined the CNE construction field trip. Aside from posing with Squirtles (Pokémon game prizes likely to be the hot commodity this year), they had the opportunity to join me in shadowing some ride inspections and watching the assembly of Canada’s largest fair.
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