IAAPA Attractions Expo 2009
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Facility Operations and Safety: Human Factors and Amusement Safety
Track
:
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Program Code:
1041
Date:
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Time:
3:30 PM to 4:45 PM
EST
Location:
S231
SPEAKER
:
Kathryn Woodcock, Associate Professor, School of Occupational and Public Health, Ryerson University
Description
Human Factors and Ergonomics can identify characteristics of equipment, environments and activities that can explain and guide attractions in modifying human performance to create safer parks and procedures. This workshop will illustrate key lessons using examples related to rider warnings, rider behavior/error, restraints, control panel design, ride inspection, and other facets of amusement ride safety.