5J-18.014. Training of Managers, Attendants, and Maintenance Persons

(1) The owner or manager shall maintain the record of employee training required by Section 616.242(17), F.S., on department form FDACS-03431, Rev. 07/19, Fair Rides Employee Training Record. In lieu of form FDACS-03431 as incorporated by reference in Rule 5J-18.0012, F.A.C., the owner or manager may request approval of an alternative form by submitting the form to the department by email to [e-mail], by fax to [phone], or by mail to Bureau of Fair Rides Inspection, 2005 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-6500. The department shall approve the alternative form for use if the alternative form includes, at a minimum, all information required on the applicable department form. Upon approval, an alternative form may be used to document employee training as required by Section 616.242(17), F.S.

(2) In order to facilitate safe installation and operation, and in addition to the requirements of subsections 616.242(5), (6) and (7), F.S., any owner or manager applying for a permit to operate an amusement ride must demonstrate competency by holding a valid National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAARSO) certification, or a valid Amusement Industry Manufacturers and Suppliers International (AIMS) inspection or maintenance certification, or certification from another professional organization that meets or exceeds the certification requirements set forth above unless a professional organization does not exist for the type of amusement device(s) operated by the owner or manager.

(3) In lieu of holding the qualifications listed in subsection (2), the owner or manager may designate a representative who meets the requirements set forth therein.

(4) Training shall be consistent with training programs outlined in ASTM F770-18, as incorporated by reference in Rule 5J-18.0011, F.A.C., to include the following, at a minimum:

(a) Description of the amusement device and its normal operations;

(b) Instructions on proper operations of the amusement ride;

(c) Specific manufacturer instructions or requirements;

(d) Specific employee duties and responsibilities;

(e) General safety procedures;

(f) Emergency procedures;

(g) Environmental considerations for operation;

(h) Guidelines regarding patron admission.

Rulemaking Authority 616.165, 616.242(4), (17) FS. Law Implemented 616.242(17) FS. History–New 7-31-94, Amended 2-14-99, 5-30-05, 5-30-10, Formerly 5F-8.014, Amended 7-27-17, 10-29-19, 11-18-20.