Amusement Ride Safety

amusement ride height sign Brisbane Amusement Ride Hire is committed to putting safety first. As a top priority, all rides and attractions are thoroughly inspected each day before opening. Trained ride foremen carefully inspect each ride looking for missing pins, stress, and electrical issues that would impair safe operation of the device. In the event that a piece of equipment needs repair, it is repaired by our full-time maintenace staff or a qualified electrician and then reinspected before being allowed to operate.

During each off season, our equipment is assessed and equipment in need of repair is fully refurbished. Sometimes, rides may be in need of a basic cosmetic makeover and other times, a ride may be completely refurbished in accordance to the manufacturers specifications.

Our full range of mechanical amusement devices are nationally registered with Workplace Health and Safety, and thoroughly inspected by qualified structural engineers.

Ride attendants are fully trained in all aspects of amusement ride set up, operation, and safety. We ensure attendants are well groomed, polite, and wearing our standard uniform.

When riding fairground attractions, it is important to adhere to the ride restrictions and regulations posted outside each ride. In order get the most out of your event, there are important rules to ALWAYS follow to keep your experience SAFE and FUN!

Check your Height

For your safety, all mechanical rides have height requirements.
Save time by measuring your child in advance. After finding the correct measurement, look for the Safety signs posted at each ride to ensure safety and timely movement through the ride lines.
Please be advised that children under 1.0m may be required to ride some of the attractions with a non paying adult rider for safety purposes.
Please be advised that children over 1.2m and under 1.3m may be required to ride some of the attractions with a paying adult rider for safety purposes.
If your child is under the height requirement, and not permitted to ride, please do not ask the ride attendant to "bend the rules". Attendants have a job to do, and arguing only makes the job that much harder

Before Riding

Observe the ride in motion and all Safety signs for height and riding restrictions to determine whether or not the ride is appropriate for you or a child in your care.
When riding high-thrill rides, guests should expect rapid changing forces. Physically or mentally challenged guests, expectant mothers, and those with health conditions may not be permitted to ride.
Read and Follow all the rules for each ride and instruct any children in your care on how to behave appropriately. Follow all instructions from the ride operator at all times.
Be sure to remove any loose articles such as bags, sunglasses, hats, mobile phones, and jewelry that have the potential to fall off during the ride.

During Riding

Smoking, eating and drinking are prohibited on all amusement rides.
Remain seated and restrained and be sure to keep your arms, legs and head inside the ride at all times.
Use all safety equipment which the ride offers and remember to always listen to the ride operators' instruction.
Remain in your seat and restrained until the ride comes to a complete stop, and your are instructed by the operator to leave.

After Riding

When the ride is over, remain seated until you come to a complete stop and the ride operator instructs you to exit.
If you feel tired, stop riding or take a break. The rides are not as much fun if you are exhausted.
If you have any questions about any of our attractions, please ask the ride attendant for details.

Rider Restrictions

Brisbane Amusement Ride Hire recommends you do not ride if you have any of, though this list is not limited to, the following conditions: