Illinois Administrative Code
Title 56 - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
Part 6000 - AMUSEMENT RIDE AND ATTRACTION SAFETY ACT
Section 6000.320 - Dry Type Slides
Universal Citation: 56 IL Admin Code ยง 6000.320
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 12, March 22, 2024
a) Slide Design and Construction
1) Rigid supporting
framework for slides shall be provided.
2) The means of access to the starting
platform of the slide shall be designed, constructed and maintained so as not
to present a hazard, such as cutting, pinching, puncturing, tripping or
falling, to anyone using the slide.
3) The slide shall be banked or safety walls
provided on curves to keep the slider's body on the slide.
4) The construction, dimensions, and the
mechanical attachment of the slide components shall be such that the surfaces
of the slide (slope, curves, turns and tunnels) are smooth and continuous for
its entire length. All parts that might come in contact with the slider's body
shall be arranged or finished so that they will not constitute a cutting,
pinching, puncturing, or abrasion hazard through either casual contact or
intended use.
5) A means of
cushioning the rider's landing and/or stopping shall be provided.
b) During the operating season the manager shall:
1) Make a daily inspection,
checking for:
A) Loose hand rails or steps on
ladder or stairway;
B) Loose guard
rails on slide;
C) Unusual movement
of slide;
D) Sharp edges or rough
surfaces on slide and safety rails;
E) Check all electrical circuits and lights
for cracks, abrasions, exposed wiring, burned out bulbs, etc.; and
F) Condition of landing or stopping
area.
2) Not use any mat
which is not pliable and in good condition.
c) On slides requiring mats, the attendants shall:
1) Regulate the spacing of sliders so
that there are no collisions at the bottom of the slide;
2) Make sure that all riders are sitting and
positioned properly before sliding. All sliding should be done in an upright,
sitting position. Absolutely no sliding should be done backwards or in a prone
or standing position;
3) Regulate
the traffic up the steps;
4)
Instruct people to use handrails as they climb up the steps;
5) Assist people to get up after completing
their ride; and
6) Collect the
sliding mats.
d) On slides in excess of 25 feet to the platform, a minimum of two attendants must be used.
1) The attendants at the top of the
slide shall:
A) Regulate the spacing of
sliders so that there are no collisions at the bottom of the slide;
and
B) Make sure that all riders
are sitting and positioned properly before sliding. All sliding should be done
in an upright, sitting position. Absolutely no sliding should be done backwards
or in a prone or standing position.
2) The attendants at the bottom of the slide
shall:
A) Regulate the traffic up the
steps;
B) Instruct people to use
handrails as they climb up the steps;
C) Assist people to get up after completing
their amusement ride; and
D)
Collect the sliding mats if mats are used.
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