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1. • • Although the height and speed of roller coasters can look scary, amusement-park rides aren't dangerous as long as people follow the rules, said Kathryn Woodcock, an amusement-ride expert at Ryerson University in Toronto.
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     Keeping Kids Safe on Roller Coasters and Other Thrill Rides

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   Are roller coasters safe?

   • Roller coaster. How safe are roller coasters and similar rides? Amusement park rides, or fixed-site rides, are especially safe because of the “sophisticated engineering, multiple inspections, strict operating procedures and extensive maintenance that they receive on a daily basis," says Wahl.

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   Should you take your family on amusement rides?

   • “I wouldn’t hesitate a single second to take my family on amusement rides,” the Global Association for the Attractions Industry’s CEO Jakob Wahl tells PEOPLE Roller coaster . Photo: When it comes to amusement parks, even the most avid thrill-seekers might start to question how safe rides are when an accident happens.

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   How many children go to the emergency room for amusement rides?

   • Researchers found that 93,000 children went to emergency rooms for injuries related to amusement rides between 1990 and 2010, or about 20 injuries daily. Of these injuries, 11,000 were from small, coin-operated rides, which were much more likely to cause injury in children ages 5 and younger than in older kids.

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   How common are amusement ride injuries?

   • "For most consumer-product-related injuries, [hospitalization] is around the 4 percent to 5 percent range, so 1.5 percent means that a large majority of amusement-ride injuries are relatively minor." Additionally, the number of injuries due to amusement rides was much smaller than the number of injuries due to other causes.

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   Are coin-operated rides more dangerous for kids?

   • Of these injuries, 11,000 were from small, coin-operated rides, which were much more likely to cause injury in children ages 5 and younger than in older kids.

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   Are rollercoasters dangerous?

   • According to Justin Garvanovich of The European Coaster Club, accidents on rollercoasters are really rare, so rare that you stand a much higher chance of being injured travelling to the park than actually being on the ride. Rollercoaster operators have to have a special licence to be able to operate a ride.

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3. www.hse.gov.uk › entertainment › fairgroundsKeeping children safe on fairgrounds - HSE

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   The music, the sweet taste of the candyfloss and the thrill of the rides can make for an unforgettable day. But how can you be sure your children are safe? A trip to the fair is in fact a...

4. www.bbc.co.uk › newsround › 33023576How safe are rollercoasters? - BBC Newsround

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   Jun 5, 2015 · Accidents on rollercoasters and rides are really rare. The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions say the chance of being injured on an amusement park ride is one in 24...

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6. people.com › are-theme-park-rides-safe-an-industryHow Safe Are Amusement Park Rides? Expert Reveals How Likely ...

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   Jul 22, 2024 · Amusement park rides, or fixed-site rides, are especially safe because of the “sophisticated engineering, multiple inspections, strict operating procedures and extensive maintenance that they...

7. www.preventchildinjury.org › amusement-ride-safetyAmusement Ride Safety - Prevent Child Injury

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   Apr 19, 2019 · Amusement rides are not regulated as closely as you may think. Learn how to keep your child safe before they get on a ride. The Amusement Ride Safety toolkit includes original materials, including a press release, newsletter, social media posts, and graphics.

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8. www.romper.com › p › how-roller-coasters-affect-kidsHow Roller Coasters Affect Kids Is Bigger Than You Think ...

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   Apr 24, 2019 · You either have it, or you don't. Children who love roller coasters enjoy the feeling of the unknown, and seek out that sensation through the perceived safety of an amusement park ride.

9. www.childneurotx.com › 2019/04/25 › dr-kate-labinerDr. Kate Labiner on Kids’ Brains and Roller Coasters

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   Apr 25, 2019 · Could roller coasters and other thrill rides cause concussions, or some other type of brain damage in kids? Dr. Kate Labiner explains.

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    May 1, 2013 · Researchers found that 93,000 children went to emergency rooms for injuries related to amusement rides between 1990 and 2010, or about 20 injuries daily. Of these injuries, 11,000 were from...