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Park Law
by Heather M Eichenbaum Esq Document Creation
Sinbad Land
After supplying complete amusement parks in Italy, North America and Guatemala, Zamperla has landed a contract to create a new park in Iraq. As part of a huge new entertainment and commercial project being
developed by a local operator in the capital city of Baghdad, the Italian company will design the park called Sindbad Land, where it will also supply all the rides. The park will cover 60,000 square-metres of the development’s total 400,000 sq m site, which will also include a waterpark, lake, marina club, shops, restaurants and a 4-star hotel. The park will comprise two parts including a family-focused area and a
separate teenage zone. Riders earmarked for the project include tried and tested Zamperla favourites such as a Rockin’ Tug, Convoy, Family Swinger, Disk ‘O’ Coaster and Twister Coaster, plus novelties including a Vertical Swing, Air Race, Jump Around and Happy Swing. Sinbad Land is scheduled to open this coming September.
and Retention We create documents every day in the amusement industry: inspection reports, maintenance records, incident reports, employee files and payroll records. Some of these documents are created to comply with various laws. Others are prepared as required by insurance companies. Still others are created to document occurrences at parks for future use in claims and litigation. In preparing and retaining documentation for whatever purpose, several key points should be remembered. All documents should be completed in the most thorough
manner possible. Incomplete records can suggest something wasn’t done just because it isn’t documented when other things are noted as having been done. Don’t leave blanks or questions unanswered. Ensure that all documents are legible and that the author prints
their name and signs the document. With changes in personnel, it is not unusual that we’re unable to identify an unclear signature later on if there is no printed name provided. Complete incident reports and obtain witness statements for
every incident, no matter what the nature or scale of the incident (for example, ride accidents, slip/trip and falls, assaults, theft, employee accidents, discrimination or harassment complaints by employees). For incidents involving a minor, always obtain a date of birth as this impacts when the time period for filing a lawsuit expires and how long you should retain incident related records. For all people, whether employees or park guests, obtain full
sports facilities, spa and retail stores. Visitors will be able uncover the area’s strong tribal history in a craft village and museum. The Oleri Bridge, currently under construction, will link the theme park to the
main road network, while an animal reserve and wildlife park will be situated in Ogwashi-UKu, just 15 minutes from the new International Airport in Asaba. “Delta Leisure Resorts will be a unique attraction for Nigeria helping to draw
visitors to the area from across Nigeria, the surrounding countries and beyond,” comments Princess Abiodun Oyefusi, managing director of Sarner PFM. “The increase in tourism will create new job opportunities and help with the development of the country’s infrastructure.” The overall theme for the resort is “landscapes’ and one of the main features
will be a dramatic waterfall, offering spectacular views across the leisure park from its highest point. Nigeria is already blessed with tropical beaches, rainforest, savannahs, lively cities and rich cultures which Sarner has drawn on for inspiration. This, in addition to the climate, will make the park a great escape. “The design of the park will ensure the environmental impact is kept to a minimum, and low energy lighting, recycling facilities, protection of the natural habitat and efficient use of energy will form a key part of the design process,” notes Sarner managing director Ross Magri. “Sarner has fully embraced its responsibility in terms of protecting the environment and will incorporate processes, technology and design solutions to ensure that we comply with any environmental requirements and, where possible, exceed them.” The first phase of Delta Leisure Resorts is due to open at the end of 2013.
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contact information, including details of the closest relative not living with the person in question, to ensure you can locate them even if they relocate. Photograph and/or video surveillance should be taken for every incident of the alleged injuries (or lack thereof). Also make note of whether the patron stays on site after the incident, of what they do afterwards. Employee/payroll records must be prepared for all staff; no
matter how short a time they are with you. Thoroughly document each and every reprimand and why employment was terminated. Some states within America require such records to be retained for specific periods of time and payroll records should be preserved for tax deduction purposes and audits. All of this documentation should be retained for defending
insurance claims and lawsuits, to evidence proper maintenance to government and/or insurance inspectors and, where applicable, to comply with government regulations. Paper documentation may be the easiest to complete but it is
also a burden to organise and store. Electronic preservation of documents is the most convenient way to save and organise and, of course, requires far less space. As with all important electronic data, remember to back it up. Whether on paper or computer, organise and save all incident related documents by the date of incident to ensure they can always be located, even if the complainant’s name changes. How long you keep a document varies according to the reason
for its retention. Maintenance records should ideally be retained for as long as you own the ride and may increase its value in a later sale. Otherwise, retain maintenance records at least five years unless there has been an incident involving the ride. Inspection
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