Amusement Park Ride Injuries: Arkansas
Directory of Amusement Ride Safety Officials
Arkansas
CONTACT: Mike Watson, AOSH Supervisor
Arkansas Occupational Safety and Health
Arkansas Dept. of Labor
10421 W. Markham
Little Rock, AR 72205
TELEPHONE: (AOSH) (501) 682-9091
FAX: (501) 682-4532
STATUTE: Act No. 631 of the 1995 Arkansas General Assembly, Amusement Ride Law, Arkansas code Annotated 23-89-501 et.seq.
PERMITS AND LICENSES: Proof of Liability insurance and a current Safety Inspection by ADOL must be kept on site. The fee for inspection is on a graduated scale.
INSPECTION: State Inspections must be made at the time of set up. Notice must be given to the Arkansas Dept of Labor of the intent to operate an amusement ride and such notice must be given a minimum of four working days prior to the operation of the ride. The notice must be in writing and specify the location, date and time of intended operation. One million dollars liability insurance is required. Inspections include mobile rides, go-kart, bungee, water parks, inflatables, climbing walls, and fixed amusements sites. NAARSO certified Inspectors.
NOTES: Additional Contact: Mike Watson, Supervisor, Arkansas Occupational Safety & Health (AOSH) (501) 682-4523. 8 inspectors.
E-MAIL CONTACTS: Mike Watson
mike.watson@arkansas.gov
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