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Incident alert
Audience members injured at stunt car event
In October 2018, members of the public sustained a range of injuries after a stunt car lost control and collided with a perimeter fence at a public event. Early enquiries indicate the car used a ramp in the arena as part of the stunt performance just before it hit the fence. Investigations are continuing.
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Incident alert
Amusement ride gondola dropped during maintenance
In October 2018, a gondola on a drop tower amusement ride detached from the catch-car above it during maintenance. The catch-car lifts the gondola in place to allow workers to carry out inspections of the ride. On this ride, a detent pin (a type of retaining pin also known as a quick release ball lock pin) is used to prevent the inadvertent release of the gondola. Workers insert the detent pin in the catch-car through a hole in the bottom of the catch-car.
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Workplace health and safety alert
Grandstand collapse
This safety alert highlights the risks of a grandstand collapse, particularly to temporary modular grandstands that are to be dismantled and moved to new locations.
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Workplace health and safety alert
Re-design of rider restraint systems on amusement devices
There are identified risks with rider restraint systems on some amusement rides. This alert outlines information on engineering controls to assist in ensuring the safety of patrons.