Marchiel Cabañog December 5,2023

BSTM-1101

SETWORK

Instructions: Read the following article and respond to the questions below. Write your responses in the
space provided below.

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.

 Serious injuries, legal action, and a £5 million punishment for the operating company, Merlin
Attractions Operations Ltd., followed an incident on the Smiler ride at Alton Towers that was
caused by a test carriage falling and colliding with a carriage carrying sixteen people. And then
occurred in 1972, when a technical failure on the Big Dipper at the Battersea Funfair resulted in
a crash in which five (5) children were killed and others were injured.

2. How can you apply the risk management process to prevent these scenarios from occurring? Use the
template below.
 Risk Identification
 A mechanical breakdown that resulted in a
collision.
 A smiler ride that caused the failure of a
test carriage that collided during the trip.
Risk Control
 It is impossible to overestimate how
important it is for theme park
administrators to take every precaution to
guarantee complete compliance with
health and safety regulations.
 A good health and safety management
system for dealing with the safety of a
theme park's rides and attractions will aid
theme park operators in remaining
compliant with applicable standards and
lowering the likelihood of failure.
Risk Analysis
 Park managers service their rides on a
regular basis and reliably identify and
remove any dangers.
 It is reasonable to suppose that theme
parks. service and examine their rides
once a year.
Risk Treatment
 Inspection and maintenance of rides
 Merlin Attractions Operations Ltd., the
operating business, was fined £5 million.
 Due to a loss of tourists and reputation, air
closed down two (2) years later.