Risk Assessment Rodeo Bull

Description

A single passenger mobile Rodeo Bull multi ride.

Construction:

Base unit:

An electro mechanical motion system offering both lateral, pitch, and roll, plus a 360 degree rotation.

The ride motion is controlled by a PLC via inverters, all housed in a robust GRP (Glass Re-inforced plastic) operator console.

Control Console

Conforms to all aspects of EN60-204 Electrical Equipment of Machines and IEE Wiring Regulations 16th Edition BS.7671

The control console has a Mains Isolator Switch and an Emergency Stop button, with a key lock facility and has internal RCD trips fitted.

RIDE ATTACHMENTS

All sub frames are constructed from 25mm box section, which are completely covered by a shell constructed from GRP

INFLATABLE AIR BED

The inflatable air bed is manufactured from a Flame Retardant PVC that is tested to BS.5438 test 2a 1989, and is inflated constantly using a 0.755kw centrifugal fan.

OPERATION

Manual and Automatic control consoles

Using the joystick you can select any of the 8 position ride function, and at the same time you can control the speed of the 'Spin' & 'Buck' with the individual speed dials

The ride will only activate with the joystick and speed dial is activated, and the ride will stop when the joystick is released.

To start the ride, activate the joystick, gradually increasing the 'Spin' & 'Buck' speed controls according to the ability of the rider.

Automatic control consoles

Using either of the 3 pre-set programs each of which are set at different skill levels.

The ride will only activate when the operator presses either one of the green pre-set program buttons

To stop the ride the operator must press the red stop button beneath the pre-set buttons

Digital Timer

The digital timer will only activate when the ride starts and will automatically stop when either the joystick is released or the red stop button beneath the pre-set programs is pressed

RISKS

Stopping the ride immediately to avoid injury

The operator must watch the rider continuously for the duration of the ride.

SAFTEY OF RIDERS & SPECTATORS

DO NOT allow more than one person onto the multi ride at the same time

DO NOT allow riders to hold onto the rubber horns

ALWAYS ensure that the rider is sitting in the correct position

ALWAYS ensure that the rider wears a protective glove

ENSURE the riders remove shoes

Riders with long hair MUST have it securely tied back throughout the the ride

ENSURE that the rider removes any sharpe objects such as keys, jewellery and spectacles before riding the multi ride

Spectators should NOT be allowed to sit/stand in the inflatable during use

The inflatable SHOULD NOT be used for any other activity such as a bouncy castle

DO NOT allow any person onto the stimulator who is or appears to be under the influence of alcohol or narcotics

DO NOT allow any person onto the stimulator with food and drink

DO NOT allow any person onto the stimulator who is or maybe pregnant, suffering from a medical problem such as a heart condition or epilepsy

DO NOT allow any stand up attachments such as a surf or snowboard to be used on an inflatable that measures less than 5.5 dia

DO NOT allow surfboards or snowboards to be used with the spin switched to the ON position

DO NOT allow any one person onto the multi ride who is less than 1.2 meters height

Rodeo Bull