1. (1) The owner or manager shall maintain the record of employee training required by Section 616.242(17), F.S., on department form FDACS-03431, Rev. 05/24, Fair Rides Employee Training Record. In lieu of form FDACS-03431 as incorporated by reference in Rule 5J-18.0012, F.A.C., the owner or manager may request approval of an alternative form by submitting the form to the department by email to FairRides@FDACS.gov, by fax to (850)410-3797, or by mail to Bureau of Fair Rides Inspection, 2005 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-6500. The department shall approve the alternative form for use if the alternative form includes, at a minimum, all information required on the applicable department form. Upon approval, an alternative form may be used to document employee training as required by Section 616.242(17), F.S.
2. (2) In order to facilitate safe installation and operation, and in addition to the requirements of subsections 616.242(5), (6) and (7), F.S., any owner or manager applying for a permit to operate an amusement ride must demonstrate competency by holding a valid certification based on the type of the amusement ride being operated. Valid certifications include a National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAARSO) certification, or a valid Amusement Industry Manufacturers and Suppliers International (AIMS) inspection or maintenance certification, or certification from another professional organization that meets or exceeds the certification requirements set forth above unless a professional organization does not exist for the type of amusement device(s) operated by the owner or manager.
3. (3) In lieu of holding the qualifications listed in subsection (2), the owner or manager may designate a representative who meets the requirements set forth therein.

4. (4) Operator training shall be consistent with training programs outlined in accordance with ASTM International Committee F-24 on Amusement Rides and Devices Designations, as incorporated by reference in Rule 5J-18.0011, F.A.C., to include the following, at a minimum:

   1. (a) Description of the amusement device and its normal operations;

      1. Instructions on what is considered normal operations;

      2. Examples of abnormal operations;

   2. (b) Instructions on proper operations of the amusement ride;

      1. Demonstration of operator controls and the specific meaning of each mechanism on the control panel;

      2. Demonstration of restraint checks;

      3. Demonstration of loading/unloading procedures to include balance;

      4. Demonstration of emergency stop procedures;

   3. (c) Specific manufacturer instructions or requirements;

   4. (d) Specific employee duties and responsibilities;

      1. Responsibilities of each employee before, during and after the ride cycle;

      2. Responsibility of employee during opening/closing;

   5. (e) General safety procedures;

   6. (f) Emergency procedures;

      1. Responsibility of the employee during an emergency;

      2. Responsibility during unscheduled cessation of the ride;

      3. Responsibility during an evacuation situation;

   7. (g) Environmental considerations for operation;

      1. Understanding of weather conditions that would cease operation of the ride;

      2. Understanding of employee role during cessation of ride due to weather;

   8. (h) Guidelines regarding patron admission;

      1. Operator responsibility regarding size, weight, age and special considerations for patrons.

      2. Operator responsibility should a situation arise whereby patron admission is in question;

   9. (i) Demonstration of proper operation based on assigned duties.

5. (5) Maintenance training shall be consistent with training programs in accordance with ASTM International Committee F-24 on Amusement Rides and Devices Designation, as incorporated by reference in Rule 5J-18.0011, F.A.C., to include the following, at a minimum:

   1. (a) Description of the amusement device and its normal operations;
   2. (b) Instructions on proper operations of the amusement ride;

   3. (c) Requirements of maintenance personnel in regard to testing and inspections;

      1. Replacement schedules for fasteners, wheels, or other consumable parts;

      2. Lubrication schedules;

   4. (d) Preventative maintenance assignments;

      1. Inspections to be performed;

      2. Safety instructions;

      3. Additional manufacturer or owner instructions;

   5. (e) Replacement parts;

      1. Schedule of part replacement;

      2. Understanding of manufacturer drawings and specifications;

   6. (f) Nondestructive testing requirements;

   7. (g) Daily, weekly, monthly maintenance requirements to include;

      1. Preopening inspections;

      2. Visual inspections;

      3. Fastener inspections;

      4. Lubrication requirements;

      5. Control system inspections;

      6. Structural inspections;

      7. Electrical inspections;

      8. Operational testing;

   8. (h) Understanding of ride schematics for ride related systems individual is accountable for;
   9. (i) General safety procedures;

   10. (j) Emergency procedures;

       1. Responsibility of the maintenance personnel during an emergency;

       2. Responsibility during unscheduled cessation of the ride;

       3. Responsibility during an evacuation situation;

   11. (k) Knowledge in environmental considerations for operation;
   12. (l) Knowledge of procedures to be followed in the event of an extended period of non-operation, storage, or both.

   13. (m) Environmental considerations for operation;

       1. Understanding of weather conditions that would cease operation of the ride;

       2. Understanding of employee role during cessation of ride due to weather;

6. (6) Operators and maintenance personnel shall be retrained on an annual basis on all requirements outlined in subsections (4) and (5) of this rule. Management will review operators throughout the year to identify if training is needed on a more frequent basis than annually.
7. (7) The department may require retraining due to an accident or identified safety violation.

Rulemaking Authority 616.165, 616.242(4), (17) FS. Law Implemented 616.242(17) FS. History–New 7-31-94, Amended 2-14-99, 5-30-05, 5-30-10, Formerly 5F-8.014, Amended 7-27-17, 10-29-19, 11-18-20, 6-27-24.