Illinois Department of Labor
inspects all rides at State Fair
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[August 10, 2017]
SPRINGFIELD
- At the 2017 Illinois State Fair, the Illinois Department of Labor
(IDOL) will conduct routine inspections of all amusement rides and
attractions.
On the Carnival Midway, Adventure Village, and Happy Hollows
pavilions, there are more than 65 rides for fairgoers to enjoy.
IDOL’s Amusement Ride and Attraction Safety Division inspects and
permits every ride and determines if they are safe to operate. No
ride is permitted to run if it does not pass inspection.
“We hope that everyone has a safe and fun time on the many different
carnival rides at this year’s State Fair,” said IDOL Acting Director
Joe Beyer. “To help accomplish that, our inspectors are onsite to
examine all rides and to perform additional, unannounced safety
checks.”
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The Department encourages riders to abide by all safety rules and
ride attendant instructions including: following minimum height,
weight, and health restrictions and using the required safety
equipment such as seat belts, lap bars, and harnesses. Parents
should also take extra precaution with their children on and around
the rides. Additional safety tips are available at
https://www.illinois.gov/idol/Rides/
Pages/Safety-Tips.aspx.
Division inspectors conduct nearly 4,000 ride inspections at
stationary parks, traveling carnivals, and fairs throughout the State each year.
For more information about the Illinois Department of Labor, visit the website
at http://labor.illinois.gov.
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