16.—(1) The operator of an amusement ride shall, in addition to any duty imposed on him under the Act —
(a)
employ an adequate number of persons to carry out the functions that are necessary for the daily routine operation and maintenance of the amusement ride, for which purpose the number of persons to be so employed shall not be less than —
(i)
the number of persons as recommended or specified by the designer or manufacturer of the amusement ride; or
(ii)
in the absence of such recommendation or specification, such number of persons —
(A)
as determined by the 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
(B)
as may be directed by the Commissioner;
(b)
ensure that every person employed pursuant to sub-paragraph (a) is provided with adequate instruction, information, training and supervision as are necessary for such person to properly carry out his functions (including instructions on the hazards to which the person and the patrons of the amusement ride are or may be subjected, and the safety precautions to be taken) and maintain an up-to-date record of any training undergone by each such person;
(c)
where there is more than one ride manager appointed in respect of the amusement ride, maintain a roster showing the name of each such ride manager and the days and hours during which he is on duty;
(d)
ensure that the amusement ride is at all times maintained in accordance with —
(i)
the maintenance requirements as specified by the designer or manufacturer of the amusement ride; or
(ii)
in the absence of any maintenance requirements referred to in sub-paragraph (i), such other maintenance requirements as devised or endorsed by the 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;
(e)
ensure that the amusement ride is at all times operated in accordance with —
(i)
the operational procedures as specified by the designer or manufacturer of the amusement ride; or
(ii)
in the absence of any operational procedures referred to in sub-paragraph (i), such other operational procedures as devised or endorsed by the 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;
(f)
ensure that adequate lighting is provided at all times for the safe operation and maintenance of the amusement ride;
(g)
whenever so required by the Commissioner, an enforcement officer or the 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, make available for inspection all manuals, plans, reports and other documents relating to the installation, operation, modification, maintenance or relocation of the amusement ride; and
(h)
keep for a minimum period of 5 years every record, document or log book for the daily routine operation and maintenance of the amusement ride kept by the ride manager under regulation 21, from the date on which such record, document or log book is made.
(2) Where an amusement ride is exposed to the weather, or partly exposed to the weather, the operator of the amusement ride shall —
(a)
put in place a system acceptable to the Commissioner to monitor the weather and take certain precautions in the event of lightning, thunderstorms or other inclement weather; and
(b)
stop the operation of the amusement ride whenever weather conditions are such as are likely to prejudice the safe operation of the amusement ride.
(3) Where required by the Commissioner, the operator of an amusement ride shall —
(a)
put in place a communications system for the amusement ride acceptable to the Commissioner;
(b)
ensure that every person employed in the operation of the amusement ride is properly trained on the use of the communications system, including the making of public announcements with the communications system; and
(c)
ensure that the amusement ride is not operated unless the communications system is in good working order.
(4) The operator of an amusement ride shall cause to be displayed prominently at all times at the entrance to the amusement ride a notice stating the following information concerning the amusement ride:
(a)
any structural, electrical, mechanical or physical dangers of the amusement ride;
(b)
the maximum number of patrons permitted to be carried on the amusement ride during each ride;
(c)
the items that a patron is prohibited from carrying with him or on his person during his use of the amusement ride;
(d)
the class of persons for whom it would be unsafe to use the amusement ride (for example, patrons who are above a specified weight, who are above or below a specified height or who suffer from any physical or mental condition as would render it unsuitable for them to use the amusement ride);
(e)
the safety equipment that must be worn or used by patrons during their use of the amusement ride;
(f)
whether it is necessary for a person of or above a specified age to accompany or attend to a child using the amusement ride; and
(g)
such other information as may be required by the Commissioner or by the designer or manufacturer of the amusement ride.
(5) The Commissioner may give to the operator of an amusement ride such directions as the Commissioner thinks necessary or expedient in relation to the form, size and placement of any notice referred to in paragraph (4), and the operator of the amusement ride shall comply with the directions within such time as may be given to him by the Commissioner to do so.
(6) The operator of an amusement ride shall ensure that at all times when the amusement ride is in operation —
(a)
there are available for use when the necessity arises a sufficient number of first‑aid boxes each of which —
(i)
is in a serviceable and sanitary condition;
(ii)
is adequately equipped;
(iii)
is properly maintained;
(iv)
is checked frequently to ensure that it is adequately equipped and that all the items in it are usable;
(v)
is clearly identified as a first‑aid box;
(vi)
is placed in a location that is well‑lit and accessible;
(vii)
is under the charge of a person appointed by the operator; and
(viii)
contains only appliances and requisites for first‑aid;
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(b)
there are in attendance to render first aid when the necessity arises, a sufficient number of persons who are properly trained by a first-aid training organisation acceptable to the Commissioner; and
(c)
there is a record of the persons who are employed as first-aid responders and the training that they have undergone (including the organisation from which each such person received first-aid training and the date of the last refresher course undergone by such person).
(7) The operator of an amusement ride shall ensure that arrangements are made at the amusement ride and the areas associated with it for the marshalling and control of persons using or intending to use the amusement ride so as to provide for safe and orderly traffic and embarkation and disembarkation of the amusement ride.
(8) The operator of an amusement ride shall —
(a)
within 7 days after receiving any safety bulletin from the designer or manufacturer of the amusement ride, submit a copy of such safety bulletin to the Commissioner; and
(b)
as soon as is practicable, implement any safety measure specified in such safety bulletin and inform the Commissioner of the implementation.