1 - AS 3533.2-1997 AMUSEMENT RIDES AND DEVICES - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
7 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
7 - 1.1 SCOPE
7 - 1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
8 - 1.3 DEFINITIONS
8 - 1.3.1 Amusement device
8 - 1.3.2 Amusement ride
8 - 1.3.3 Aquatic amusement device
9 - 1.3.4 Arms reach
9 - 1.3.5 Attendant
9 - 1.3.6 Authority
9 - 1.3.7 Bobsled
9 - 1.3.8 Cable waterskiing system
9 - 1.3.9 Competent person
9 - 1.3.10 Flying fox
9 - 1.3.11 Minor storage
9 - 1.3.12 Operator
9 - 1.3.13 Passenger ropeway
9 - 1.3.14 Patron
9 - 1.3.15 Proprietor
9 - 1.3.16 Supervisor
9 - 1.3.17 Toboggan ride (aquatic or land-based)
9 - 1.3.18 Vehicle
9 - 1.3.19 Waterborne ride
10 - 1.3.20 Water slide
11 - SECTION 2 SITE LAYOUT, ASSEMBLY AND ERECTION, AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
11 - 2.1 SITE LAYOUT
11 - 2.1.1 Choice of site
11 - 2.1.2 Preparation of site
11 - 2.1.3 Condition of site
11 - 2.1.4 Seismic activity (earthquakes)
11 - 2.1.5 Clearances
12 - 2.1.6 Set-up and operation near power lines
12 - 2.1.7 Locations within buildings
12 - 2.1.8 Lighting
12 - 2.2 ASSEMBLY AND ERECTION
12 - 2.2.1 General
12 - 2.2.2 Lighting
13 - 2.2.3 Public safety
13 - 2.2.4 Suitability of equipment and parts
13 - 2.2.5 Quality of assembly work
13 - 2.2.6 Packing and blocking
14 - 2.2.7 Control stations
15 - 2.2.8 Access
15 - 2.2.9 Fences, handrails, guards and temporary barriers
15 - 2.2.10 Signage
16 - 2.2.11 Discharge of exhaust fumes
16 - 2.2.12 Access and egress for patrons of rides and devices
19 - 2.3 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
19 - 2.3.1 General
19 - 2.3.2 High voltage
20 - 2.3.3 Switchboards and switch panels
20 - 2.3.4 Specific requirements for all electrical installations
20 - 2.3.5 Requirements for electrical installations with electrified metallic grid
20 - 2.3.6 Emergency lighting
21 - 2.3.7 Lightning protection
21 - 2.3.8 Earthing
22 - SECTION 3 PROPRIETOR AND OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES
22 - 3.1 PROPRIETOR RESPONSIBILITIES
22 - 3.1.1 General
23 - 3.1.2 Delegation of proprietors responsibilities
23 - 3.2 OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES
25 - SECTION 4 SPECIFIC OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
25 - 4.1 GENERAL
25 - 4.2 AQUATIC AND WATERBORNE AMUSEMENT DEVICES
25 - 4.2.1 Water quality
25 - 4.2.2 Chemicals
25 - 4.2.3 Entry and exit
25 - 4.2.4 Water slides
26 - 4.2.5 First aid
26 - 4.2.6 Qualifications of operators and attendants
26 - 4.2.7 Outdoor operations in inclement weather
26 - 4.3 KARTS AND KART TRACKS
26 - 4.3.1 Fire extinguishers
26 - 4.3.2 First aid
26 - 4.3.3 Apparel
27 - 4.3.4 Refuelling
27 - 4.3.5 Safety of patrons
27 - 4.3.6 Instructions for patrons
27 - 4.3.7 Warning system
27 - 4.3.8 Track operation
28 - 4.3.9 Track supervision
28 - 4.3.10 Communications
28 - 4.3.11 Fencing
28 - 4.3.12 Fuel storage
28 - 4.3.13 Lighting
28 - 4.4 FERRARI 500-TYPE KARTS AND TRACKS
28 - 4.4.1 Fire extinguishers
28 - 4.4.2 Apparel
29 - 4.4.3 Refuelling
29 - 4.4.4 Loading and unloading
29 - 4.4.5 Safety of patrons
29 - 4.4.6 Warning system
29 - 4.4.7 Track operation
29 - 4.4.8 Fuel storage
29 - 4.4.9 Lighting
29 - 4.4.10 Tracks
29 - 4.5 BOBSLEDS AND TOBOGGANS (LAND-BASED)
29 - 4.5.1 Supervision
30 - 4.5.2 Daily checks
30 - 4.5.3 Automatic speed controls
30 - 4.6 AMUSEMENT DEVICES INCORPORATING ELASTIC SUSPENSION SYSTEMS
30 - 4.6.1 Bungy jumping
30 - 4.6.2 Other amusement devices incorporating elastic suspension systems
30 - 4.7 INFLATABLE STRUCTURES
30 - 4.7.1 Supervision
30 - 4.7.2 Operator responsibilities
32 - 4.7.5 Use of springs or rubber links
32 - 4.7.6 Tie-down ropes
32 - 4.7.7 Maximum wind velocity
32 - 4.7.8 Access, egress and open sides
32 - 4.7.9 Electrical requirements
33 - 4.7.10 Emergency evacuation
33 - 4.8 PASSENGER ROPEWAYS
33 - 4.9 AIR CUSHIONED VEHICLES
33 - 4.9.1 Area of operation
33 - 4.9.2 Ground surface
33 - 4.9.3 Fencing
33 - 4.9.4 Loading area
33 - 4.9.5 Refuelling area
33 - 4.9.6 Smoking
33 - 4.9.7 Fire extinguishers
33 - 4.9.8 First aid
33 - 4.9.9 Safety goggles
33 - 4.9.10 Communication
33 - 4.9.11 Kill switch
33 - 4.9.12 Clearance
34 - 4.10 PARASAILING
34 - 4.10.1 General
34 - 4.10.2 Operator responsibility
34 - 4.10.3 Personal flotation devices
34 - 4.10.4 Minimum age
34 - 4.10.5 Minimum crew requirements
35 - 4.10.6 Operator qualifications
35 - 4.10.7 Vessel registration
35 - 4.10.8 Operational restrictions
35 - 4.10.9 First aid
35 - 4.10.10 Evacuation procedures
35 - 4.10.11 Communications
35 - 4.10.12 Emergency release
35 - 4.10.13 Patron safety and restraints
36 - 4.10.14 Stand-by vessel
36 - 4.11 FLYING FOXES
36 - 4.11.1 General
36 - 4.11.2 Supervision
36 - 4.11.3 Use of trees
36 - 4.11.4 Signage
36 - 4.11.5 Patron loading
36 - 4.11.6 Travelling block
36 - 4.12 MINI BIKES AND MINI BIKE TRACKS
36 - 4.12.1 General
36 - 4.12.2 Fire extinguishers
36 - 4.12.3 Apparel
36 - 4.12.4 Refuelling
37 - 4.12.5 Loading and unloading
37 - 4.12.6 Warning system
37 - 4.12.7 Track operation
37 - 4.12.8 Fuel storage
37 - 4.12.9 Lighting
37 - 4.12.10 Tracks
37 - 4.12.11 Safety helmets
37 - 4.13 CABLE WATERSKIING
37 - 4.13.1 First aid
37 - 4.13.2 Operator training
37 - 4.13.3 Personal flotation devices
37 - 4.13.4 Patron instruction
37 - 4.13.5 Rescue craft
37 - 4.13.6 System speed increase
38 - 4.13.7 Debris
38 - 4.14 ROLLER COASTERS
38 - 4.15 STEAM AND HOT WATER EQUIPMENT
38 - 4.16 HYDRAULIC AND PNEUMATIC EQUIPMENT
38 - 4.16.1 General operation
39 - 4.16.2 Mobile rides and devices
40 - SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT, REPAIR AND INSPECTION
40 - 5.1 GENERAL
40 - 5.2 REPLACEMENT
40 - 5.2.1 General
40 - 5.2.2 Hydraulic and pneumatic system components
40 - 5.3 ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRS
41 - 5.4 INSPECTION
41 - 5.4.1 General
41 - 5.4.2 Annual inspection
42 - 5.4.3 Surface deterioration
42 - 5.4.4 Non-destructive testing
42 - 5.5 LOG
43 - SECTION 6 FIRE SAFETY
43 - 6.1 GENERAL
43 - 6.2 STORAGE AND HANDLING OF FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
43 - 6.3 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
45 - APPENDIX A - STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS
45 - A1 INTRODUCTION
45 - A2 REGISTRATION OR NOTIFICATION OF AMUSEMENT DEVICE DESIGNS
45 - A3 REGISTRATION OF AMUSEMENT DEVICES
45 - A4 MODIFICATION AND ALTERATIONS
45 - A5 NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP
45 - A6 COMMONWEALTH GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY
46 - A7 STATE AND TERRITORY GOVERNMENT AUTHORITIES
46 - A7.1 Australian Capital Territory
46 - A7.2 New South Wales
46 - A7.3 Northern Territory
46 - A7.4 Queensland
47 - A7.5 South Australia
47 - A7.6 Tasmania
47 - A7.7 Victoria
47 - A7.8 Western Australia
48 - APPENDIX B - SUGGESTED TRAINING, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE FOR COMPETENT PERSONS
51 - APPENDIX C - CLEARANCE DISTANCES FROM AERIAL CONDUCTORS
52 - APPENDIX D - SAFE DISTANCES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FENCING, GUARDS AND BARRIERS AROUND AMUSEMENT DEVICES
54 - APPENDIX E - GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR OPERATOR SELECTION AND INSTRUCTION
54 - E1 GENERAL
55 - E2 TRAINING PROGRAM
56 - APPENDIX F - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION, RISK ASSESSMENT AND RISK CONTROL PROCESS
56 - F1 GENERAL
56 - F2 INFORMATION
56 - F3 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
58 - F4 RISK ASSESSMENT
58 - F5 RISK CONTROL
60 - APPENDIX G - PATRON RESPONSIBILITY
60 - G1 GENERAL
60 - G2 TYPICAL INFORMATION
61 - APPENDIX H - SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR OPERATORS
62 - APPENDIX I - WATER QUALITY
62 - I1 GENERAL
62 - I2 AQUATIC AMUSEMENT DEVICES
62 - I2.1 Devices used in conjunction with swimming pools
62 - I2.2 Water quality and treatment in closed circulation systems
62 - I2.3 Water quality and treatment where the water is drawn from a river or pond
63 - I3 WATERBORNE AMUSEMENT DEVICES
64 - APPENDIX J - PRECAUTIONS FOR STORING AND HANDLING FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS AND LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS
64 - J1 INTRODUCTION
64 - J2 PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED WHEN STORING AND HANDLING FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
64 - J3 PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED WHEN STORING AND HANDLING LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS (LPG)
66 - APPENDIX K - INSPECTION AND TESTING OF MOBILE AMUSEMENT DEVICES FOR ELECTRICAL SAFETY
68 - APPENDIX L - GUIDE TO NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING OF CRITICAL COMPONENTS