Amusement Park Ride Injuries: California
Directory of Amusement Ride Safety Officials
California
CONTACT: Al Tafazoli, Principal Engineer
Department of Industrial Relations
Division of Occupational Safety and Health
Elevator, Ride and Tramway Unit
2100 East Katella Avenue, Suite 280
Anaheim, CA 92806
TELEPHONE: (714) 567-7211
STATUTE: California Labor Code - Portable Amusement Rides - Part 8 and Permanent Amusement Rides - Part 8.1 Part 3 Chapter 4 - Arail Passenger Tramways.
PERMITS AND LICENSES: AR - Operating permit expires March 1 of each year. PT - Annual Operating Permit
INSPECTION: Aerial Passenger Tramways & Mobile rides inspected by the Occupational Safety & Health Division. Tramways are inspected twice a year. Mobile rides are inspected a least once a year. Permenant Ride inspections annually by State and Qualified Safety Inspector [twice]. State inspection requirements for Bungee Jumping Operations. Bungee Jumping is considered an amusement and all sites are inspected.
NOTES: Additional state contacts:James Borwey;
Nancy Mederios (916)263-7995
Brian Eckmin - Chief Inspector So. Calif.
Mark Hanlon - PE, QSI (714) 843-9005.
E-MAIL CONTACTS: Al Tafazoli
atafazoli@hq.dir.ca.gov
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