Safety rules lax at parks

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The $9.6-billion amusement park industry has come under public and federal government scrutiny regarding its safety measures after at least seven children died on rides in summer 1999. An analysis by the USA Today publication of state records, injury reports and laws indicates a disturbing inconsistency in how closely rides are monitored. This is a situation that experts say considerably increases the chances of fatal accidents which could easily be prevented.

General services

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It's the Florida law: no state inspectors in big parks

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One of the biggest legal loopholes in amusement ride inspection regulations can be found in Florida, which is the center of the theme park industry. Florida laws exempt parks employing more than 1,000 staff from inspections by full-time regulators. The primary reason given for this practice is that state inspectors cannot scrutinize rides that are highly complex and sophisticated. Yet Florida officials keep a vigilant watch on the rides of traveling carnivals and smaller, 'fixed' parks. Disney World, which is a big Orlando park, has received negative media coverage because of at least three incidents involving injuries to patrons in rides.

Government regulation (cont), Florida

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As thrills rise, so does debate over ride safety

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A small but increasing number of safety officials, medical experts and lawmakers have expressed their concern over ride safety as technological advances enable amusement ride makers to create increasingly more daring attractions. New Jersey Chief Ride Inspector Bill Connolly has called for the federal oversight of all new ride designs, noting that the consequences of failure become more dramatic in direct proportion to the size and sophistication of these dramatic rides. Chiba University Medical School official Toshio Fukutake has also noted cases of people developing blood clots in the brain after riding megacoasters, opining that many other cases may possibly have been overlooked.

Facilities & equipment

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