Instructions: Read the following article and respond to the questions below.

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Theme parks are considered a staple family attraction worldwide, known best for
their rides and rollercoasters that appeal to thrill-seeking children and adults
alike. Its success and profitability are maintained by installing more daring rides
and appealing to popular cultural figures and franchises. However, due to the
nature of theme park rides, the results can be incredibly serious when something
goes wrong, and the stakes for theme park managers in ensuring the safety of
their facilities are very high. Over the years, failure to comply with health and
safety regulations, poor management systems, and mechanical defects have led
to unfortunate incidents on various rides and rollercoasters, resulting in serious
consequences.
In 2005, an incident on the Smiler ride at Alton Towers caused by the failure of a
test carriage that collided with a carriage carrying 16 people led to serious
injuries, prosecution, and a £5million fine to the operating company, Merlin
Attractions Operations Ltd.
In 1972, a mechanical failure on the Big Dipper at the Battersea Funfair caused a
collision in which five (5) children were killed and more injured. The fair closed
down two (2) years later due to the loss of visitors and reputation.
Therefore, it is of the highest importance that theme park managers take every
precaution to ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations (the
Health, Safety, and Environment [HSE] provides a wealth of information on the
responsibilities and legal obligations).
A strong health and safety management framework to deal with the safety of a
theme park’s rides and attractions will help theme park operators stay compliant
with the relevant legislation and reduce the risk of failure.
Discussion Questions:

1. What risks are commonly present in the incidents discussed in the article?
Discuss your answer.
-The risks mentioned in the article include a mechanical failure on the Smiler ride at Alton
Towers in 2005 that resulted in a collision that killed five children and injured many more, as
well as a mechanical failure on the Big Dipper at the Battersea Funfair in 1972 that resulted in a
collision that killed five children and injured many more. The fair was forced to close as a result
of the incident due to a lack of guests and a negative image.
2. How can you apply the risk management process to prevent these scenarios from occurring?
Use the template below.
Risk Identification:
•Themed parks, well known for their rides and rollercoasters, are regarded to be the
major draw for families all over the world. They attract both children and adults looking
for a good time. It maintains its success and earnings by integrating daring rides and
luring well-known cultural celebrities and franchises.
•A strong health and safety management system to address the safety of the riders and
attractions of the theme park will help the team park operators to adhere to the
 relevant law. It is very important that theme park managers take all precautionary
measures to ensure full compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
•Failure to follow health and safety requirements, bad management systems, and
mechanical flaws have all resulted in regrettable accidents on various rides and
rollercoasters throughout the years, with devastating repercussions. A breakdown of a
test carriage that collided with a carriage carrying 16 people on the Smiler ride at Alton
Towers in 2005 resulted in serious injuries, prosecution, and a £5 million punishment for
the operating firm.
•Due to the nature of the theme ride at the park, the consequences may be shockingly
serious if something goes wrong, and the stakes for theme park management in
guaranteeing the safety of their facilities are very high.

Risk Analysis

 Failure to follow health and safety requirements, ineffective management systems, and
technical flaws have resulted in regrettable accidents on a variety of rides and
rollercoasters, with significant repercussions. The failure of a test carriage at Alton
Towers in 2005 collided with a carriage carrying 16 people, resulting in significant
injuries, while the Big Dipper at the Battersea Funfair in 1972 crashed, killing five (5)
children and injuring many more.

Risk Control

 It is critical that theme park managers take all precautions to ensure full compliance
with health and safety regulations (the Health, Safety, and Environment provides a
wealth of information on the responsibilities and legal obligations). A strong health and
safety management framework to deal with the safety of a theme park's rides and
attractions will help theme park operators stay compliant with the relevant legislation
and reduce the risk of faecal contamination.
Risk Treatment
 A strong health and safety management system that addresses the safety of the theme
park's riders and attractions will assist the team park operators in adhering to the
appropriate law and lowering the chance of failure.