ADIPS Publications

New - Safety of Amusement Devices: Design (2nd Edition) - published by the Amusement Device Safety Council (ADSC)

This guidance, issued by the Amusement Device Safety Council has been developed in partnership with the UK Health and Safety Executive. It is endorsed by them and the industry associations represented on the council.

Following this guidance is not compulsory and you are free to take other action, however, by following this guidance you will normally be doing enough to comply with UK Law.

Heath and Safety inspectors seek to secure compliance within the law and may refer to this guidance as illustrating good practice.

Guidance for the design and manufacture of amusement devices includes:

Design and risk assessment Principles of dynamic analysis Calculating loadings Assessment of fatigue Specifying materials Designing foundations, supports and structures Mechanical systems Controls: general requirements

Safety related control systems Passenger units and containment Physical guards, barriers, fencing, etc Electrical Systems Information to be provided by Designers Common amusement device hazards Electrical safety of dodgem rides Variations form EN 13814

Other publications in the Safety of Amusement Devices series include:

• Thorough Inspections
• Electrical Inspections
• Non Destructive Testing

For availability of all these publications please contact ADIPS