Alton Towers Resort - Ride Safety Audit

• Conducted on

  Date

• Document No.

• Audited by:

• Ride name:

• Responsible manager:

• This audit is in two sections: Ride Audit and Host Audit.
  Only the ride section is scored. The host section is a more in-depth paperwork audit.

1 - RISK ASSESSMENT

• 1.1 - Risk assessment content suitable and sufficient?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

2 - CLEANLINESS

• 2.1 - Are all worktops, ceilings, floors etc. in good repair?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 2.2 - Is all queue line fencing and ride perimeter fencing in a good state of repair and 'child proof', including adequate signage?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 2.3 - Storage areas clean and secure?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 2.4 - Are all walkways clear, adequately lit and free from obstruction?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

3 - ELECTRICAL HAZARDS

• 3.1 - Is all electrical equipment PAT tested and in good working order?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 3.2 - Are there any multi-adaptor or extension leads in use?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 3.3 - Are there any obvious electrical hazards?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 3.4 - Are switch rooms / plant rooms locked shut?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 3.5 - Are electrical First Aid posters displayed?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

4 - FIRE

• 4.1 - Are all fire escape routes clear and free from obstruction?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 4.2 - Do all fire doors function correctly?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 4.3 - Are the fire assembly points accessible and is the route clear?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 4.4 - Is all fire signage in place? (running man / action in event of fire)

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 4.5 - Are the correct fire extinguishers in placed and in date?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 4.6 - Is the fire alarm indicator panel checked each morning?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 4.7 - Are emergency lighting checked completed daily?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 4.8 - Has the fire officer received the relevant fire and emergency lighting check sheets?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

5 - HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

• 5.1 - Chemical information available at attraction?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 5.2 - Are substances stored correctly?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 5.3 - PPE available at ride? (gloves / goggles)

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

6 - WELFARE FACILITIES

• 6.1 - Is hearing protection provided and worn? (if applicable)

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 6.2 - Operator in good ergonomic all position?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 6.3 - Is lighting in the ride adequate and suitable for the tasks undertaken?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

7 - EMERGENCY PROVISION

• 7.1 - Is there a First Aid kit available and correctly stocked?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 7.2 - Evacuation chair checked daily and stored correctly?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 7.3 - Is correct PPE immediately available for evacuation? (check sample)

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 7.4 - Emergency lighting available? (eg: torches)

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

8 - DOCUMENTATION

• 8.1 - Is the PPC checklist signed and completed fully?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 8.2 - Is the Ride Information Sheet present and completed fully?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 8.3 - Is the Ride Report Sheet present and completed fully?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 8.4 - Is the ADIPS sticker displayed and in date?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 8.5 - Is the red / green sign displayed correctly?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 8.6 - Are the ride COSWPs at the ride? (ride specific, Code 38, Roots)

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 8.7 - Are lock off padlocks and clasps in place and are staff aware of the procedure?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 8.8 - Are all training records complete for the staff working at the ride / attraction?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

9 - OPERATION

• 9.1 - From general observation, is the ride being operated in accordance with the COSWP?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 9.2 - Height boards correct and in good condition?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 9.3 - Are staff height checking guests?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 9.4 - Are staff completing harness checks 100% and using correct technique? (use CCTV to observe)

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 9.5 - Rides team alert and in control at all times?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 9.6 - Hand signals used correctly, as per COSWP?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 9.7 - Ride operator supervision sufficient? (eg: visual aspect of the ride)

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 9.8 - Where applicable, is CCTV operational and being used correctly?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 9.9 - Where applicable, is PA operational and being used correctly?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 9.10 - Override facilities stored securely?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 9.11 - Study CCTV footage covertly in order to observe normal operating procedures

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

10 - OPERATOR

• 10.1 - Is the operator's medical in date?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 10.2 - Has the operator completed training / assessment for this ride this season?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 10.3 - Is the number of training hours completed sufficient for this class of this ride? (new operators only)

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 10.4 - Is the operator's generic training quiz answer sheet in their personal file and correctly completed and signed off?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 10.5 - Is the operator's licence present in their personal file and completed correctly?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 10.6 - By asking suitable questions from the COSWP, does the operator have good knowledge of the normal operational procedures for the ride?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 10.7 - By asking suitable questions from the COSWP, does the operator have a good knowledge of the breakdown / emergency procedures for this ride?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

• 10.8 - Is the procedure for incident and near miss reporting known?

  Not Managed

  Partly Managed

  Good Practice

  N/A

• Score reasoning:

• Photo evidence:

  Media

HOST 1

• Host name:

• Are the training records for the ride in their personal file?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the training records for the ride completed correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Roots training quiz answer sheet in their personal file?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have they passed the Roots training quiz as appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HOST 2

• Host name:

• Are the training records for the ride in their personal file?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the training records for the ride completed correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Roots training quiz answer sheet in their personal file?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have they passed the Roots training quiz as appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HOST 3

• Host name:

• Are the training records for the ride in their personal file?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the training records for the ride completed correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Roots training quiz answer sheet in their personal file?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have they passed the Roots training quiz as appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HOST 4

• Host name:

• Are the training records for the ride in their personal file?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the training records for the ride completed correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Roots training quiz answer sheet in their personal file?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have they passed the Roots training quiz as appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HOST 5

• Host name:

• Are the training records for the ride in their personal file?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the training records for the ride completed correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Roots training quiz answer sheet in their personal file?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have they passed the Roots training quiz as appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A