VISITOR RISK ASSESSMENT 

The Operations Manager at Harbour Park will be happy to speak to any school or group organisers who are required to produce specific risk assessments for a trip to the seaside incorporating any and all facilities at Harbour Park.  His experience and knowledge of the park can save staff much time when they are required to produce these assessments. Please submit your request at the contact us page. 

SAFETY FIRST
The quality and safety of all our rides and attractions at Harbour Park are of the upmost importance and therefore a considerable amount of time and effort is spent on making all visits a safe and fun experience.

Health and Safety at Work Act etc 1974
This is the principle Act that applies to the company and is to ensure that all workers in all occupations are protected. The Act places a general duty on employers to provide safe systems of work that are reasonably practical. One of the principle requirements is to undertake risk assessments to identify "hazards" and assess the risk under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.  Risk Assessments are reviewed at least annually, or more frequently. Due to the volume of risk assessment documents  it is not possible to detail these within this summary.

Harbour Park has Public Liability Insurance.

Fairground and Amusement Parks Guidance on Safe Practice HSG 175
This is the principle guidance for theme parks in the UK. It is industry good practice and is developed by trade associations in conjunction with the Health and Safety Executive. The guidance develops good practice in management of attractions with emphasis on risk assessment, management of safety and the inspection stages known as design review, assessment of conformity to design, initial test and "in-service" inspection for all amusement park rides.

BALPPA MEMBERSHIP
The British Association of Leisure Parks, Piers and Attractions was established in 1936 and since that time has continually promoted safe practice to all its members on every element of their operations. Membership comprises of almost all the major privately owned and operated attractions in the UK.  A founder and continuous contributor to the Safety Guidance for Fairgrounds & Amusement Parks, (HSG 175), produced by the Health and Safety Executive, BALPPA has ensured that its Members are updated with all aspects of safety relating to their operations.  Among the foremost practices on safety is the production and regular review of risk assessments for all rides and attractions.  Group organisers can be assured that when considering a visit to a BALPPA Member Park and Attraction, this vital requirement will be in place.

A requirement of membership is to provide an up to date safety certificate for all rides and attractions. All rides and attractions are inspected by a qualified independent inspector.