1、Designation: F770 171Standard Practice forOwnership, Operation, Maintenance, and Inspection ofAmusement Rides and Devices1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F770; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of originaladoption or, in the case of revision, the
2、 year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A superscriptepsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1NOTEEditorially updated 6.1 in February 2018.1. Scope1.1 This practice provides guidelines for operations,maintenance, a
3、nd inspection procedures for amusement ridesand devices to be performed by the owner/operator.1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety, health, and e
4、nvironmental practices and deter-mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Sta
5、ndards, Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F1193 Practice for Quality, Manufacture, and Constructionof Amusement Rides and Devices3. Significance and Use3.1 The purpose of this pract
6、ice is to delineate informationand to establish procedures for the operation, maintenance,inspection, and training for amusement rides and devices.4. Owner/Operators Responsibility4.1 The owner/operator shall develop a program with nec-essary tasks to operate and maintain the amusement ride ordevice
7、. The program shall include but not be limited to:4.1.1 An operations program as outlined in Section 5;4.1.2 A maintenance program as outlined in Section 6;4.1.3 An inspection program as outlined in Section 7, and4.1.4 A training program as outlined in Section 8.5. Operations Program Requirements5.1
8、 Operating DocumentThe owner/operator shall pre-pare an Operating Document for each amusement ride ordevice based on the recommended instructions and specifica-tions provided by the manufacturer. This Operating Documentshall be made available to each amusement ride or deviceoperator and attendant. T
9、he Operating Document shall includebut not be limited to:5.1.1 Specific amusement ride or device operation policiesand procedures with pertinent information from the manufac-turers instructions, including, but not limited to:5.1.1.1 Description of the amusement ride or device opera-tion;5.1.1.2 Spec
10、ific duties of each assigned operator(s) andattendant(s) position(s) of the amusement ride or device;5.1.1.3 General safety procedures;5.1.1.4 Instructions on specific procedures to follow in theevent of unusual conditions or an interruption of operation,including an Evacuation Plan outlined in 5.2,
11、 and5.1.1.5 Additional instructions from the owner/operator.5.2 Evacuation PlanThe owner/operator shall have andmaintain an evacuation plan for each amusement ride ordevice.5.2.1 The owner/operator shall consider:5.2.1.1 Standard load/unload area evacuation as the pre-ferred protocol;5.2.1.2 Amuseme
12、nt ride or device manufacturers recom-mendations;5.2.1.3 Conditions of the environment that could impact anevacuation;5.2.1.4 Personnel responsible for performing an evacuation;5.2.1.5 Notification and cooperation with the outside agen-cies and entities intended to participate in an evacuation;5.2.1
13、.6 Identification and location of equipment to supportan evacuation;1This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F24 on AmusementRides and Devices and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F24.40 onOperations.Current edition approved May 1, 2017. Published May 2017. Originallyap
14、proved in 1982. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as F770 15. DOI:10.1520/F0770-17E01.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Su
15、mmary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principl
16、es for theDevelopment of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.15.2.1.7 Equipment that may be required to communicatewith riders during an evacuation process;5.2.1.8 Access and egress requirements for pe
17、rsonnel andequipment to evacuate the amusement ride or device;5.2.1.9 Actions required prior to evacuation to preventinadvertent motion of the amusement ride or device, vehicle(s),carrier(s) and surrounding equipment in the evacuation path-way;5.2.1.10 Order or sequence of evacuation to evacuate rid
18、ersefficiently and safely;5.2.1.11 An appropriate means of egress for evacuees;5.2.1.12 Removal of riders unable to assist in their ownevacuation because of disability, medical condition or otherreasons, and5.2.1.13 Procedures for arranging medical assistance asrequired during an evacuation.5.2.2 Th
19、e owner/operator shall provide and document train-ing on the evacuation plan.5.2.3 The owner/operator shall periodically review theevacuation plan and make adjustments as needed.5.3 Denying EntryThe owner/operator of an amusementride or device may deny entry to the amusement ride or deviceto any per
20、son, if in the opinion of the owner/operator the entrymay cause above normal exposure to risk of discomfort orinjury to the person who desires to enter, or if in the opinion ofthe owner/operator the entry may jeopardize the safety of otherpatrons or employees.5.3.1 Amusement ride or device operators
21、 should be givenguidelines on the special considerations concerning patronsize, and the special considerations applicable to physicallydisabled and mentally impaired patrons, related to the particu-lar amusement ride or device.5.4 SignageSigns or other media presented by the owner/operator for instr
22、uctions for riding shall be prominently placedat all patron entrances and other appropriate locations asdeemed necessary by the owner/operator. Signs shall be bold indesign and concise.5.4.1 Instructions, restrictions, and warnings may includeheight requirements, health restrictions, and other dutie
23、s andobligations of the riders such as, but not limited to, those listedin Section 9.5.4.2 Entrances to machinery rooms or restricted areas, orboth, should be posted when necessary to warn unauthorizedpersons not to enter.6. Maintenance Program Requirements6.1 Required ProgramThe owner/operator of a
24、n amuse-ment ride or device shall read and become familiar with thecontents of the manufacturers maintenance instructions andspecifications when received. Based on the manufacturersrecommendations, the owner/operator shall implement a pro-gram of maintenance, testing, and inspection providing for th
25、eduties and responsibilities necessary in the care of eachamusement ride or device.6.1.1 This program of maintenance shall include a checklistto be made available to each person performing the regularlyscheduled maintenance on each amusement ride or device. Thechecklist shall include but not be limi
26、ted to:6.1.1.1 Preventive maintenance assignments to be per-formed;6.1.1.2 Inspections to be performed;6.1.1.3 Special safety instructions, where applicable; and6.1.1.4 Any additional recommendations of the owner/operator.6.2 Water QualityThe owner/operator shall maintain ap-propriate water quality
27、within an amusement ride or devicewhere individuals can reasonably be expected to ingest orcontact water volume sufficient to pose a substantial healthrisk.6.3 Replacement PartsReplacement parts for amusementrides and devices shall be:6.3.1 Procured from the original manufacturer of the amuse-ment r
28、ide or device, using the appropriate manufacturer-supplied identifying nomenclature; or6.3.2 Procured or produced using appropriate originalmanufacturing drawings or specifications, or both, if available;or6.3.3 Procured or produced using specifications derivedfrom sufficient analysis to ensure part
29、s of equivalent functionsand quality, to those provided by the original manufacturer andin accordance with Practice F1193.6.3.4 Manufactured in conformance with Practice F1193.6.4 Non-Destructive TestingThe owner/operator shall beresponsible for implementing a program of testing based on therecommen
30、dations of the section on Non-Destructive TestingRequirements of Practice F1193.7. Inspection Program Requirements7.1 Pre-opening InspectionThe owner/operator of amuse-ment rides or devices shall have an inspection programconsistent with the inspections outlined in this practice andPractice F1193.7.
31、1.1 Prior to carrying riders, the owner/operator shallconduct or cause to be conducted a daily documented andsigned preopening inspection, based on provided instructions,to verify the proper operation of the amusement ride or device.The inspection program shall include, but not be limited to, thefol
32、lowing:7.1.1.1 Inspection of all rider-carrying devices, includingrestraint devices and latches;7.1.1.2 Visual inspection of entrances, exits, stairways, andramps;7.1.1.3 Functional test of all communication equipmentnecessary for the operation of the amusement ride or device;7.1.1.4 Inspection or t
33、est of all automatic and manual safetydevices;7.1.1.5 Inspection or test of the brakes, including servicebrakes, emergency brakes, parking brakes, and back stops;7.1.1.6 Visual inspection of all fencing, guarding, and bar-ricades;7.1.1.7 Visual inspection of the amusement ride or devicestructure; an
34、d7.1.1.8 Visual inspection of signs and other visual commu-nication.F770 17127.2 Pre-opening Test CyclePrior to carrying riders, theamusement ride or device shall be operated for a minimum ofone complete operating cycle.7.3 Unscheduled CessationAn amusement ride or device,or the specifically affecte
35、d element, shall be appropriatelyinspected and operated, without riders, for a minimum of onecomplete operating cycle to determine that it is functioningproperly following an unscheduled cessation of operationcaused by:7.3.1 Malfunction or significant adjustment, or7.3.2 Mechanical, electrical, or o
36、perational modification, or7.3.3 Environmental conditions that affected the operation,or any combination of the three.7.4 Inspection DocumentsInspection documents deemedappropriate by the owner/operator to be maintained in theamusement ride or device file shall be filed in accordance withthe procedu
37、res outlined in this practice and Practice F1193.7.5 Notification of ManufacturerThe owner/operator of anamusement ride or device shall promptly notify the manufac-turer of an incident, failure, or malfunction which, in theowner/operators judgment, affects the continued proper opera-tion of the amus
38、ement ride or device and is information ofwhich the manufacturer should be aware.8. Training Program Requirements8.1 TrainingThe owner/operator shall have documentedtraining programs for operators, attendants and maintenancepersonnel who are assigned duties on each amusement ride ordevice.8.2 The tr
39、aining programs shall include, but not be limitedto, instructions on:8.2.1 Amusement ride or device operating procedures;8.2.2 Specific duties of the assigned position(s);8.2.3 General safety procedures;8.2.4 Specific procedures to follow in the event of unusualconditions or an interruption of opera
40、tion;8.2.5 Evacuation plan;8.2.6 Inspection and preventative maintenance proceduresfor maintenance personnel, and8.2.7 Additional instructions or training under the supervi-sion of a trainer deemed necessary by the owner/operator.8.3 The owner/operator shall provide training under thesupervision of
41、a trainer for each operator, attendant andmaintenance personnel of an amusement ride or device. Thetraining program shall include:8.3.1 Demonstration by the trainer of the assigned duties ofthe operation or maintenance personnel, and8.3.2 Demonstration by the trainee under the supervision ofthe trai
42、ner of the assigned duties.9. Patron Responsibility9.1 There are inherent risks in the participation in or on anyamusement ride, device, or attraction. Patrons of an amusementride, device, or attraction, by participation, accept the risksinherent in such participation of which the ordinary prudentpe
43、rson is or should be aware. Patrons have a duty to exercisegood judgment and act in a responsible manner while using theamusement ride, device, or attraction and to obey all oral orwritten warnings, or both, prior to or during participation, orboth.9.2 Patrons have a duty to not participate in or on
44、 anyamusement ride, device, or attraction when under the influenceof drugs or alcohol.9.3 Patrons have a duty to properly use all ride or devicesafety equipment provided.10. Classification of Injuries and Illnesses10.1 Recording Recommendations:10.1.1 The administration of emergency health care serv
45、iceand treatment should be recorded as deemed appropriate by theowner/operator of amusement rides and devices to include thedocumentation of all first-aid treatment, including minor inju-ries and illnesses, in a first-aid log. Injuries and illnesses otherthan minor should be reported on a first-aid
46、incident report inaccordance with 10.1.2.10.1.2 First-Aid Incident ReportA first-aid incident reportshould be completed for injuries or illnesses that result inhospital admission or where medical treatment is given,recommended, or may be required at a future date. All injuriesor illnesses reported a
47、nd other than those classified as minor,can be presumed to be in this category.10.1.3 Recorded InformationInformation recorded in thefirst-aid incident report should include, but not be limited to,the following, where applicable:10.1.3.1 Date the incident occurred.10.1.3.2 Name, address, and telepho
48、ne number of the per-son to receive emergency health care service or treatment.10.1.3.3 Age of the person to receive emergency health careservice or treatment.10.1.3.4 Manufacturers name of the amusement ride ordevice where or on which the incident occurred.10.1.3.5 Description of the injury or illn
49、ess. Physical de-scription of the injury or illness. Description of the eventscausing and related to the incident.10.1.3.6 Description of the first-aid service or treatmentadministered, including medications given.10.1.3.7 Incident classification in accordance with 10.2.10.1.3.8 Additional information deemed necessary by theowner/operator.10.2 Classification of First-Aid IncidentsWhen recordingan applicable first-aidrelated incident, the owner/operator ofan amusement ride or device should classify the injury orillness in accordance with each of the follo
