Amusement Ride Safety Tips for Kids

Rides are super exciting, but you should know about ways to stay safe​​ while having fun!

Here are some ​helpful tips from the Illinois Department of Labor:

• Watch the ride - before you ride!

• Read all safety signs that show "age, height and weight requirements" - these are important!

• Dress safely - wear closed-toed shoes, tie up long hair and put away loose clothes, jewelry and cellphones!

• Always use belts, lap bars, shoulder harnesses and other safety equipment and make sure it's properly latched. Listen to the ride assistant's instructions. Tell a grown-up if a ride assistant is talking or behaving in a bad way. Never wriggle out of belts, lap bars or other safety gear!

• Keep your head, hands, arms, legs and feet inside the ride at all times - don't reach for fences or barriers!

• Never stand up or goof around with others while on a ride - you or your friends can get hurt!

• Stay in your seat until you are told to exit. If the ride stops suddenly, don't stand up or try to get off the ride!

• Have fun!
  

Check out more safety tips at https://saferparks.org/kids_club/​