Overview
ISO 17842-2:2022 - Safety of amusement rides and amusement devices: Part 2 - Operation and use defines the minimum requirements for the safe operation, maintenance, inspection and testing of amusement rides and amusement devices intended for repeated installation (temporary or permanent) in fairgrounds, amusement parks or other locations. It is focused on practical activities such as assembly, disassembly, trial runs, operation, handling, servicing, repair and modification. The standard is primarily addressed to controllers, operators, attendants and inspection bodies.
The document also lists specific exclusions (e.g., grandstands, scaffolding, simple coin‑operated children’s devices, playground equipment, rope courses and similar recreational items).
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope and terminology - Clear definitions for terms like controller, operator, attendant, passenger unit, safety-related component, trial run and thorough examination.
- Standard documentation - Requirements for maintaining an amusement device log and associated documentation needed for safe operation and traceability.
- Responsibilities of the controller - Selection and training of staff, oversight of assembly/disassembly, care of equipment, trial operations and daily checks.
- Operation and supervision - Procedures for safe operation during the cycle, attendant and operator duties, passenger containment and safety envelope considerations.
- Maintenance, repair and modification - Service intervals, repair criteria and control of safety-related modifications to prevent deviation from design intent.
- Inspection and independent examination - In‑service and thorough examinations, inspection processes and reporting expectations for inspection bodies (aligned with ISO/IEC 17020).
- Risk assessment - Requirement for an Operation and Use Risk Assessment (OURA) produced by the controller to identify hazards and mitigation measures.
- Emergency preparedness - Evacuation/escape means, emergency procedures and fire considerations.
- Training and competence - Annex material on training, qualifications and experience required for competent persons.
Practical applications and users
- Operators and attendants use ISO 17842-2:2022 to develop daily-check procedures, trial-run protocols and safe‑operation checklists.
- Controllers and asset owners adopt the standard to create operation and use risk assessments, maintenance regimes and documentation systems (device logs).
- Inspection bodies rely on the standard when performing in‑service inspections, thorough examinations and compliance reporting.
- Designers and manufacturers reference the standard to ensure the operational documentation and service interfaces support safe field use.
Related standards
ISO 17842-2:2022 is essential for anyone responsible for the safe operation and lifecycle management of amusement rides and devices, providing a practical framework for documentation, staffing, inspection and emergency readiness.