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The Saferparks website was launched in 2000 to help consumers, industry, and regulatory officials prevent amusement ride injuries by sharing safety information and ideas. Sources include:
- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
- Various state and local regulatory agencies
- The Council for Amusement and Recreational Equipment Safety (CARES)
- The National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAARSO)
- The members of the ASTM F-24 industry standards committee for amusement rides, devices, and attractions. Safety standards produced by other organizations including: Standards Australia (SA), European Committee for Standardization (CEN), and the International Standards Organization (ISO)
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Parents can learn how to safely choose and use amusement rides for kids. Young children are at highest risk for ride-related injury. Parents must be cautious consumers and careful safety monitors when choosing thrill ride experiences for kids. |
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Kids can visit the Saferparks Kids Club to learn that Speed + Safety = FUN! Cartoons, quizzes, and coloring pages feature SaferKids and the WrongWay Riders. |
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Riders of all ages can learn how to stay safe and healthy while enjoying thrills. Safety isn't just an issue for kids. Different ride designs can present different risk factors to different groups of people. |
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Find out whether the parks and carnivals you visit are subject to government safety oversight. Amusement rides in the United States are regulated through a incomplete patchwork of federal, state, and local laws, and voluntary standards. |
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Check the records. The Saferparks Database offers online access to amusement ride safety-related information drawn from various government sources. |
