In worst case scenarios, a catastrophic fall accident can put your water theme park business on news headlines.
When most people think of an amusement park injury, they imagine devastating injuries that occur on thrill rides in extreme parks. Although those incidents happen once in a blue moon, they are rare. The reality is that the most common cause of injuries at amusement parks are due to slips and falls, from tripping hazards and slippery surfaces. Ironically, this makes water theme parks one of the more dangerous locations despite their original intentions of being a fun wonderland for both adults and kids. Thus, the usage of anti-slip coatings at water theme park is a crucial step to be taken to ensure unwanted accidents from happening.
Who is responsible for slip and fall injuries in theme parks?
Owners and operators of resorts or theme parks take on the dual roles of properly maintaining attractions and rides while ensuring a safe environment for guests in all spaces across the premises.
At best, falls become slapstick humour for those who witness it. At worst, it becomes a court case.
When amusement parks and water theme parks are mentioned, it is natural to imagine children running and playing around happily – but it usually takes being a parent or a caretaker of children and the elderly to become warier of slip-and-fall accidents in such high-traffic places.
As operators of water theme parks, it is easy to fall into the trap of only focusing on ride and attraction safety while overlooking safety in a cafeteria or toilet space. However, operators must take note that no matter where your guests sustain a slip and fall injury, the theme park can be held liable in court if they are deemed negligent; and this injury liability may be put on the theme park’s owner, ride manufacturer, or even a concession stand owner!
These headlines may seem ridiculous – until it happens to someone you love.
Customers who had a slip and fall accident in your business premise are entitled to make an injury claim against you. Stay alert, read more:
Prevention is the best solution for slips and falls.
1. Display appropriate signages.
A simple act of displaying signages as these can keep you out of court for negligence.
Once customers are made aware of the slippery surface, the burden is now on them to exercise extra caution as they walk along wet surfaces, or simply avoid the area altogether. Additionally, putting up signages show that you as the operator of the premise have displayed your Duty of Care towards your guests, visitors, and customers.
2. Implement regular safety inspections around high-traffic areas.
Sometimes, a safety feature failure may happen due to wear and tear – but this can be avoided with regular inspections.
For water theme park and resorts, the tiles or floor surface must be made slip-proof for walking even when the surface is wet. The surface of the floors around high-traffic areas such as the toilet, sidewalks, cafeteria, and attractions should be checked regularly to ensure there is no untreated corner that may cause slips and falls. Additionally, pay extra attention to the safety of the stairs – a slip-and-fall accident on stairs can be fatal.
3. Place plenty of rubbish bins throughout the park.
Ensuring that no garbage is littered on the ground has more benefits than just aesthetic ones.
If your park or resort has F&B vendors, be sure to place plenty of rubbish bins throughout the park to discourage visitors from littering and causing spillage on the floor. Oil, liquid, food chunks, fruit peels, and even food wrappers are known to cause slips and falls for visitors who accidentally step on them.
4. Use Nano-G’s Nanotechnology Anti-slip coating on walking surfaces.
Coating the floors of your water theme parks with an anti-slip solution is the most sensible thing operators can do to ensure public safety.
Nano-G’s Nanotechnology Anti-slip coating is the perfect solution for water theme park and resorts to prevent customers from slip-and-fall accidents within your business premises. With our technology, operators do not have to close the park for extended periods – as our coating dries in less than 48 hours after application. The coating does not alter the appearance of the flooring or tiles, so you don’t have to worry about ruining the expensive and beautiful floor designs in your theme park. Last but not least, treated surfaces are extra durable and scratch resistant for many years.
Conclusion
When safety is a concern, leave nothing up to chance and make wiser business decisions that are within your control.
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