21.—(1) For the purposes of section 17(1)(b) of the Act, every ride manager appointed in respect of an amusement ride shall —
(a)
before the amusement ride is open for use by members of the public each day, ensure that —
(i)
a thorough inspection of the amusement ride is carried out in accordance with the operations manual of the amusement ride; and
(ii)
the amusement ride is in a safe working condition;
(b)
notwithstanding the requirements specified in the operations manual of the amusement ride, ensure that the inspection of the amusement ride carried out under sub-paragraph (a) includes checks on the structure, mechanical and electrical systems, seats and chassis, controls, safety devices, patron restraints, drives and such other parts of the amusement ride that are necessary for the safety of patrons using the amusement ride;
(c)
ensure that only persons who have been sufficiently trained to operate the amusement ride are permitted to operate the amusement ride;
(d)
ensure that no person is permitted to operate the amusement ride or assist in the operation of the amusement ride unless such person has been properly instructed on his role in the operation of the amusement ride, the risks to which he may be exposed, the measures that he has to take and the emergency procedures that he has to follow in the event of an adverse incident occurring in respect of the amusement ride;
(e)
ensure that the amusement ride is operated at all times in accordance with the operational procedures referred to in regulation 16(1)(e);
(f)
keep and maintain an operational log book in such form as the Commissioner may require, which shall be updated daily, containing the following information concerning the operation of the amusement ride:
(i)
the dates on which the amusement ride is in operation;
(ii)
the names and duties of the persons engaged in the operation of the amusement ride;
(iii)
the operating hours of the amusement ride;
(iv)
the inspections that are carried out on the amusement ride in accordance with the recommendation of the designer or manufacturer of the amusement ride or any qualified person appointed under section 6(2)(a) or 24(2)(a) of the Act or regulation 14(2)(a) in respect of the amusement ride;
(v)
details of every inspection of the amusement ride carried out under sub-paragraph (a);
(vi)
details of any adverse incident occurring in respect of the amusement ride and the measures taken for the purposes of addressing such adverse incident;
(vii)
details of any practice carried out for the taking of measures to address any occurrence of an adverse incident in respect of the amusement ride;
(viii)
such other information as the Commissioner may require;
(g)
take all reasonable measures and precautions to ensure that any patron using the amusement ride does not take with him or on his person any item that is likely to prejudice the safe operation of the amusement ride or the safety of other patrons using the amusement ride; and
(h)
take all reasonable measures and precautions to ensure that the following persons are not allowed to use the amusement ride:
(i)
any person who appears to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any intoxicating substance;
(ii)
any person who appears to be suffering from a contagious disease;
(iii)
any person who appears to be suffering from any physical or mental condition and whose presence on the amusement ride is likely to prejudice the safety of that person or the safety of other patrons using the amusement ride; and
(iv)
any person who is prohibited from using the amusement ride by virtue of any notice displayed under regulation 16(4).
(2) In performing his duties under section 17 of the Act in relation to the maintenance of the amusement ride, the ride manager shall —
(a)
keep and maintain a written schedule for the periodic maintenance, in accordance with the maintenance requirements referred to in regulation 16(1)(d)(i) or (ii), of all parts of the amusement ride, stating the intervals between inspections, lubrication, adjustments, replacements and any other works as recommended or required by the designer or manufacturer of the amusement ride, by any qualified person appointed under section 6(2)(a) or 24(2)(a) of the Act or regulation 14(2)(a) in respect of the amusement ride or by the Commissioner;
(b)
ensure that the periodic maintenance of the amusement ride is carried out in accordance with the recommendation or requirement as referred to in regulation 16(1)(d)(i) or (ii) and keep and maintain a written schedule for the carrying out of such periodic maintenance, stating the intervals between each occasion on which the components of the amusement ride are to be inspected, lubricated, adjusted or replaced, or on which any other work is to be carried out on the amusement ride in connection with such periodic maintenance; and
(c)
keep and maintain a maintenance log book in such form as the Commissioner may require, which shall contain —
(i)
a record of —
(A)
the periodic inspections of, and the carrying out of any maintenance work on, the amusement ride; and
(B)
the servicing, repair or replacement of any component of the amusement ride (including a statement of the condition of such component); and
(ii)
a report of any test carried out on any component of the amusement ride.
(3) Where required by the Commissioner, the ride manager shall make available for inspection by the Commissioner or any enforcement officer —
(a)
any operational log book referred to in paragraph (1)(f);
(b)
any maintenance log book referred to in paragraph (2)(c); and
(c)
any other document that relates or is relevant to the daily routine operation or maintenance of the amusement ride.