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Review the
Step 1 activity checkpoints before doing these activities.
(There are no Step 2 activity checkpoints for this activity.)
Planning and Supervision
£ Obtain full information about the rides and other activities and evaluate them for safety. Discuss with the park manager or safety officer safety procedures, maintenance programs, insurance coverage, and other matters of concern. Verify in advance that the park carries liability insurance.
£ Each girl is instructed to consider her own personal limitations with regard to rides: how is she affected by height, speed, movement, flashing lights. Theme parks have policies and signs restricting access to certain rides because of height, weight, or other criteria.
£ Leaders instruct girls to look for and comply with all safety-related signs and instructions given by ride operators.
Clothing
£ Casual and comfortable clothing suitable for the weather is worn. On sunny or hazy days, protection from the sun is needed.
£ All hats, glasses, purses, and other such items are secured during the ride or not taken on the ride.
£ Long, flowing garments and dangling jewelry are not worn.
£ Girls wear comfortable walking shoes that provide good traction.
Site
£ Leaders determine the appropriate time of day and length of the visit to the theme park.
£ Upon arrival, leaders obtain a copy of the park guide - to facilitate the visit and gain important information on park policies and the location of restrooms and the first-aid station. They pay special attention to any safety tips or warnings and share this information with the girls.
£ Leaders discuss plans for the visit with the girls, and set a place to meet in case of separation from the supervising adult or the group.
£ In extremely hot weather, girls go on rides and do other outdoor activities in the morning and late afternoon hours, and go inside for meals, stage shows, etc., during the warmest time of the day.
£ On rides, girls and adults remain seated and always keep their arms and legs inside the car at all times.
£ Seat belts or restraint bars are always used and are never removed during rides.
£ Any unsafe conditions, such as slippery floors, broken seat belts, nonfunctioning exit signs, etc., are reported to the nearest park attendant.
Emergency Procedures and First Aid
£ Check that medical care, first-aid equipment and supplies are avail able and easily accessible.
£ In the event of illness or accident, notify the nearest park attendant.
National Organization
International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (www.iaapa.org).
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