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Smith, D.H., Meaney, D.F.: Roller coasters, g-forces, and brain trauma: on the wrong track? NSC: Injury Insights. International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Therefore, the intent of this paper is to compare industry data to determine if g-forces experienced on rides systems warrant federal legislation or is industry autonomy more relevant due to the ability to draw upon the expertise of industry professionals to develop standards that guide ride design and regulate an industry as it tests the boundaries of human endurance. The amusement industry uses voluntary consensus standards developed by industry experts, state officials, engineers, academia, and park owner-operators for ride systems design. Several components encompass the biomechanics of ride systems design.
Despite the low accident rate, congressional members and safety advocates lobby for federal legislation for the regulation of g-force limits on ride systems. The amusement industry is self-regulating and maintains one of the highest safety records for recreational activities according to statistical data collected by several industry sources. Millions of guests visit amusement parks to experience an immersive form of entertainment with low incidence of injury.
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