44-1605. Required training for operators, certification. (a) No amusement ride shall be operated in this state unless the operator has satisfactorily completed training that includes, at a minimum:
(1) Instruction on operating procedures for the ride, the specific duties of the operator, general safety procedures and emergency procedures;
(2) demonstration of physical operation of the ride; and
(3) supervised observation of the operator's physical operation of the ride.
(b) No amusement ride shall be operated in this state unless the name of each operator trained to operate the ride and the certificate of each such operator's satisfactory completion of such training, signed and dated by the trainer, is available to any person contracting with the owner for the amusement ride's operation on the premises where the amusement ride is operated, during the hours of operation of the ride.
(c) No inflatable device that is rented on a regular basis and erected at a temporary location shall be operated in this state unless the operator has been trained by a person who has attained a basic inflatable safety operations certification from the safe inflatable operators training organization or other nationally recognized organization.
(d) No slide that uses water to propel the patron through the ride and that is at least 15 feet in height shall be operated in this state unless there is an attendant stationed at such slide to ensure patrons are properly adhering to the safety standards in place.
History: L. 2008, ch. 142, § 5; L. 2018, ch. 84, § 7; May 17.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 44 - Labor And Industries
44-1602 Inspections; issuance of certificates; compliance audits.
44-1604 Compliance with ASTM standards; testing of amusement rides.
44-1605 Required training for operators, certification.
44-1606 Posting of safety instructions.
44-1607 Patrons of amusement rides, acceptance of risk, duties.
44-1608 Contracting for operation of amusement ride, requirements.
44-1609 Occurrence of serious injury.
44-1610 Penalties for violation of act.
44-1611 Same; action to enjoin operation of ride.
44-1612 Local regulation of amusement rides.
44-1613 Kansas amusement ride act; citation of act.
44-1614 Same; rules and regulations.
44-1616 Permit for operation; application; owner registration; fees.
44-1617 Amusement ride safety fund.
44-1618 Injury reports; notice of injury to department; suspension of operation; investigations.
44-1619 Enforcement of act; opportunity to comply with act.
44-1620 Permit for operation of certain rides; application; owner registration; fees.