Amusement rides have something about them that appeals to all age groups. The feeling of exciting various feelings in various age groups adds to their value and appeal. Feelings of excitement and nostalgia are very rarely achieved in the same entity, and this is precisely the combination of feelings that brings individuals and families together.

Carnival rides for kids, as the name suggests, are meant for the kids; however, it appeals to the adults as well as bring families together, making them a mist have for corporate family events, not to mention annual fairs. Thus, carnival equipment hire companies are highly sought-after by event planners who organize parties and events of various scales in order to bring together an itinerary that appeals to all the guests.

Prior to hiring a specific company, it might be prudent for event organizers and planners to check off the following lists:

Planning for safety:

The following checklist can proceed to assist with planning for safety:

• Risk assessment and emergency response checklist
• Choosing rides safety checklist
• Traffic management and crowd control checklist
• Safety for inflatables checklist
• Electrical safety checklist

While hiring amusement rides, it is vital to:

• First, check that all their rides are properly maintained.
• Next, proceed to check that the ride operators are competent and certified to operate this equipment.
• Third, plan a safe set-up and operation for the event.
• Fourth, check that the ride operators have safe systems of work
• Last, proceed to work with the ride operators to plan a safe set-up and operation of this ride.

Location:

One of the first activities for event planners is to assess the location of the ride with the ride operator. This ensures that the location is large enough to accommodate the total area that the ride will occupy when operating. In addition, this ensures the ride is positioned a minimum of 2m away from other structures, trees, or buildings. Taking into account the space required for adjacent rides:

When determining the location:

• Consider various above- and underground services such as power “no-go zones” and gas.
• Ensure that the nearby infrastructure, including trees and buildings, will not interfere with the ride’s functioning and operation.
• Secure the general ground conditions.
• Ensure accessibility, including any slopes within the operating capacity of the equipment.
• This determines the firmness of the ground supporting the weight of the operating amusement equipment and any delivery trucks.
• Safeguard and ensure public protection (for instance, fencing or barricades) that may need to be implemented.
• Determine weather conditions.

Choosing rides safety checklist

While hiring an amusement ride, event organizers should primarily check that the ride operators are competent and certified. This adds a layer of credibility to ensure that the ride is maintained correctly. Assuming the ride operator cannot provide sufficient evidence of competence or maintenance checks, there may not be a suitable choice for your event. Therefore, it is vital to see evidence of maintenance and safe operation during the course of the ride.

Start by asking the ride operator if this particular ride has a current well-maintained logbook: 

• The ride operator should be keeping a current, well-maintained log book.
• The several details of daily set-ups, insurance, repairs, and details of engineer inspections and reports are recorded in the logbook.
• Furthermore, the logbook contains hazard identification and risk-control documents, as well as emergency-response procedures.
• The staff-training register is required by the ride operator and made available to persons hiring this amusement ride.
• Ensure suitable risk controls are kept in place for recorded hazards.
• Furthermore, enquire into any outstanding safety regulator notices.

At Melbourne Amusement Hire, we ensure that our ride operators and engineers are highly certified and put through sufficient training to ensure that they are equipped to handle the most stringent of security checks and operation of the ride. This allows event organizers to skip all the individual checks they make and affords a level of assurance to our services. So book our services now for your next event now!!