- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
- Serial:
- News release (Georgia Department of Labor)
- Title:
- News release, Aug. 27, 1999
- Creator:
- Georgia. Department of Labor
- Contributor to Resource:
- Georgia. Department of Labor.
- Publisher:
- Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia Dept. of Labor, 1999-08-27
- Date of Original:
- 1999-08-27
- Subject:
- Georgia. Department of Labor--Periodicals
Labor--Georgia--Periodicals - Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Medium:
- state government records
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Title from caption
Each issue also has a distinctive theme title - External Identifiers:
- Call Number GA L200 .P1 N45 1999/8-27
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_ggpd_i-ga-bl200-b-pp1-bn45-b1999-s8-h27-belec-p-btext
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ggpd_i-ga-bl200-b-pp1-bn45-b1999-s8-h27-belec-p-btext
- Language:
- eng
- Holding Institution:
- University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
- Rights:
-
Georgia Department of Labor - Press Release
Georgia Department of
Labor
Suite 642 148 International Boulevard N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1751 (404)656-3032
August 27, 1999 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SAFETY INSPECTIONS OF CARNIVAL RIDES UNDERWAY BY STATE LABOR DEPARTMENT
ATLANTA -- State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond said today that the Georgia Department of Labor's annual safety inspections of amusement park and carnival rides are underway across the state in preparation for the up-coming Fall season, but the commissioner also stressed that the riding public has some responsibility for its own safety.
"Many people throughout the state either visit an amusement park or take in a carnival that comes to their home town during the year," said Thurmond. "There are certain proven safety practices they should follow, and if they do, they should have a safe and fun outing."
The safety rules recommended by the Georgia Department of Labor are as follows:
1. Remain seated in the ride at all times.
2. Use the safety devices, such as seat belts, provided.
3. Follow all safety instructions.
4. Always supervise small children.
5. Walk, don't run on ride platforms.
6. Remain behind protective fencing.
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Georgia Department of Labor - Press Release
7. Secure all loose articles before riding.
8. Keep your hands and feet inside the seat.
9. Never force your child or friends to ride.
10. Wear the proper clothing, such as no open shoes
The labor department is responsible for inspecting all fixed-location amusement rides, such as those at Six Flags and American Adventures, and all traveling carnival rides that come into Georgia.
NEWS MEDIA NEEDING MORE INFORMATION MAY CALL (404) 656-3032.
E-mail: communications@dol.state.ga.us.
FY-00-115
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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