ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Providing safety regulations and guidelines for amusement rides and attractions in Illinois. Stay informed on safety measures and protocols to ensure a fun and secure experience at amusement parks. Visit RIDESAFETY.ILLINOIS.GOV for more information.
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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AMUSEMENT RIDE AND ATTRACTION SAFETY January 13th, 2022 RIDESAFETY.ILLINOIS.GOV
OLD BUSINESS Fee Structure for large inflatables Clarification of slide definition Ride Operator annual training requirement Aerial Adventure Course Rules
ASTM Standard Update ASTM F2974-18 Standard Guide for Auditing Amusement Rides and Devices ASTM F2374-17 Standard Practice for Design, Manufacture, Operation and Maintenance of Inflatable Amusement Devices ASTM F770-18 Standard Practice for Ownership and Operation of Amusement Devices ASTM 2291-21 Standard Practice for Design of Amusement Rides and Devices ASTM 2970-20 Standard Practice for Design, Manufacture .of Trampoline Courts
Rule Change Approved changes were effective January 1, 2022 The rule changes have been posted at: https://www2.illinois.gov/idol/Rides/Pages/defa ult.aspx
2021 YEAR UPDATE STATISTICS ACCIDENT REPORT SAFETY BULLETINS DEPARTMENT UPDATES
STATISTICS to 12/31/2021 Show dates Follow up inspections 764 932 Inspections issued 2463 Total locations 382 Total companies 236 2021 2020 555 116 884 167 148 2019 1472 581 3413 572 350 2018 1,552 1,183 4,292 612 375 2017 1,540 1,332 4,465 687 373 2016 1,443 1,042 4,307 667 399 1,430 1,183 4,203 672 398 2015
ACCIDENT REPORT COMPARISON 2021 10 2020 .. 3 2019 .. 12 2018 ..10 2017 ..6 2016 .. 14 2015 .. 21 2014 .....24 2013 ...................18 2012 ...12 2011 ....................9
ACCIDENT SUMMARY PATRON .8 OPERATOR .. 1 MECHANICAL 1
Accident report # DATE RIDE CAUSE RIDE TYPE DESCRIPTION INJURY AGE LOCATION INJURED 1 5/29/2021 Adventure Course Patron Major Landing Knee Western Springs 1 5/31/2021 Adventure Course Patron Major Medical Condition Non Western Springs 1 6/16/2021 Mobile Carnival Patron Major Exited at Ride start up Laceration to Head 17 Pontoon Beach 1 6/17/2021 Fixed Park Patron Major Exit Ride Before Station Bruising in Leg 4 Gurnee 1 6/30/2021 Adventure Course Patron Major Landing Hand Injury Western Springs 1 7/7/2021 Mobile Carnival Patron Major Fell from seat during loading Scrapes 17 Aurora 1 8/1/2021 Fixed Park Operator Patron Major Kart collision Neck and Back pain Chicago 1 8/13/2021 Fixed Park Patron Major Came off of Mat Ankle 65 Springfield
Accident report # DATE RIDE CAUSE RIDE TYPE DESCRIPTION INJURY AGE LOCATION INJURE D 1 9/16/2021 Adventure Course Patron Major Riding Zip Line Hands Western Springs 1 10/10/2021 Fixed Park Mechanical Major Barrier Failure Leg and Foot 10 Naperville
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Visit our website: Ridesafety.illinois.gov Rules will be updated to specify required information NDT list- updated yearly View submission of NDT requirements https://ridesdatabase.org/cares/bulletins/ https://naarso.com/bulletins/
COVID 19 Update The State is in mask mandate for indoor and encouraged for large gatherings Updates are posted at: https://coronavirus.illinois.gov/
DEPARTMENT POLICIES Applications must be received 30 days prior to playing the first spot of the year in order to avoid possible EXPEDITED INSPECTION FEES Owners/Operators who have Chance Zipper rides must complete the DOL compliance statement YEARLY prior to receiving a permit to operate Ridesafety.illinois.gov
Trampoline Regulations Please make comments or recommendations in writing to: Anna Koeppel Legislative Director Desk: 217-558-1270 Cell: 217-494-0394 anna.koeppel@illinois.gov
Regulation of Trampoline Courts. Law became effective January 1, 2022 Emergency Rules filed 12/29/21 Inspection by qualified 3rd party ASTM F2970-20 requirement Submission of Stamped Drawings
ASTM 2970-20 Design, Manufacture, Installation, Operation, Maintenance, Inspection and Major Modification of Trampoline Courts Contains best practice for design Exemptions will be further defined in rules Maximum patron to attendant ratio 32:1 Capacity of 1 patron per 60 square feet of court Rules of use Patron Responsibility
ASTM F2291-21 Design of Amusement Rides and Devices Effects new and existing rides Allows existing rides to be Service Proven Significant new requirements for Design Includes OSHA 29 CFR Fall Protection Hazard Mitigation Restraints on Kiddie Rides Acceleration limits for patrons
ASTM F2291-21 Safety related Control Systems Fencing,Guard Rails,Hand Rails o No Grandfather clause o Includes elevated platforms Required manuals outlined in F770 Clarification of restraint design Clarifies definition of Supervising Companion Modification to acceleration design for <48 patrons
ASTM F2291-21 Additions 5.1.1.4 Environmental Hazzard Assessment 5.2.1.2 Deterioration of Safety Components 5.2.1.3 Detection Methods for above 6.3.1 Rewritten Same Focus 7.1.4 Adds process to determine restraint type Reference 2137-19 and Appendix xii Biometrics of Impact. 8.32.2 Corrosion mitigation in Design Appendix X3 Degradation due to Environmental Conditions X9 Load/Unload Hazard Mitigation X11 Impact events
THANK YOU Questions/Comments RIDESAFETY.ILLINOIS.GOV 217/782-9347