- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
- Serial:
- News release (Georgia Department of Labor)
- Title:
- News release, Sept. 21, 1999
- Creator:
- Georgia. Department of Labor
- Contributor to Resource:
- Georgia. Department of Labor.
- Publisher:
- Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia Dept. of Labor, 1999-09-21
- Date of Original:
- 1999-09-21
- 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 1999/9-21
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_ggpd_i-ga-bl200-b-pp1-bn45-b1999-s9-h21-belec-p-btext
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ggpd_i-ga-bl200-b-pp1-bn45-b1999-s9-h21-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
September 21, 1999
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
STATE LABOR DEPARTMENT TO INSPECT CARNIVAL RIDES IN MARIETTA
FOR NORTH GEORGIA STATE FAIR ON THURSDAY
ATLANTA -- State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond said today that the Georgia Department of Labor will conduct detailed safety inspections of the rides that will be used in the North Georgia State Fair in Marietta.
Under Georgia law, the labor department has the responsibility to inspect the mechanical and electrical components of all carnival rides. The inspections of the 10 rides will be held Thursday, Sept. 23, at the carnival site at 2245 Calloway Road in Marietta. The carnival will be held Thursday, Sept. 23, through Thursday, Sept. 30. Drew Expositions is the operator of the rides.
"We want to do everything we can to make sure Marietta area residents will have a safe and enjoyable visit to the carnival," Thurmond said, "but carnival safety is a joint responsibility that also involves the carnival operators, as well as the riding public. While the labor department inspects the rides, the operators are responsible for maintaining and operating the rides properly.
The public should follow the prescribed safety rules, and parents should accompany small children."
There are certain proven safety practices that all riders should follow in order to have a safe outing at the carnival. 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.
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Georgia Department of Labor - Press Release
3. Follow all safety instructions.
4. Always supervise small children.
5. Walk, don't run on ride platforms.
6. Remain behind protective fencing.
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.
NEWS MEDIA NEEDING MORE INFORMATION MAY CALL (404) 656-3032.
E-mail: communications@dol.state.ga.us.
FY-00-153
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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