Swing Boats
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e) Exclusion
Appropriate signs should be clearly visible to ride users
The ride operator reserves the right to
refuse to allow anyone to use the ride
Failure to follow all rules and instructions may result in
Injury to yourself and others.
E3 Safe Operation of the Swing Boats
The swing boats should only be operated following an inspection to ensure the safety of the ride.
E3.1 Normal Functioning
Before the first operation of the day the DAILY MAINTENANCE ROUTINE must be carried out.
a) Normal Operational Cycle
The following operational cycle is a step-by-step guide:
1. Users approach the Swing Boat ride and are guided through to the embarkation area.
2. The embarkation area is located through an opening in the Pickett fence and is a
contained area close to the swing boats but sufficiently far removed so as to prevent
person(s) coming into contact with a moving boat.
3. It is recommended that no boat be operated whilst users are embarking or
disembarking from any of the boats.
4. If any boats are unoccupied and boats are in operation then embarkation to the static
boats should only be undertaken at the conclusion of a ride or by causing the
occupied boats to come to a halt.
5. Similarly disembarkation procedure should mirror embarkation procedure.
6. The operator should note that whilst the Swing boat is an old style simplistic
attraction the close proximity of a heavy swinging object to person or persons has to
be addressed with serious safety in mind at all times.
E3.2 Capacity
Below are the maximum capacities for the Swing Boats
Boats:
Maximum of one adult and one child per boat
E3.3 Potentially Dangerous User Behaviour
Any use of the boats other than in the manner outlined as safe operational procedure could be potentially
dangerous. This might include, but is not limited to the following:
