Polin Waterparks
Polin was founded in Istanbul in 1976, and has since grown into a leading company in the waterparks industry. Today Polin is one of the world leaders in the design, production, and installation of…
read more14th May 2022 - Protesting insurance crisis operators halt rides at regional shows across NSW and Queensland
11th April 2022 - Sydney Royal Easter Show ride shut down after operating with unrestrained child
6th December 2021 - Small Business Ombudsman’s report calls for a Discretionary Mutual Fund as solution for amusement and attractions insurance challenges
18th November 2021 - Risk management the key to way out of attractions industry’s insurance crisis
25th October 2021 - AALARA urges members to respond to Australian Small Business Ombudsman’s insurance crisis interim report
20th October 2021 - Ombudsman’s insurance crisis report says ‘the show must go on’
12th August 2021 - Royal Adelaide Show cancelled for second successive year
16th June 2021 - Royal Adelaide Show death inquest told of ‘glaring issue’ with ride reporting processes
17th February 2021 - Coronial Inquest hears that Royal Adelaide Show ride had ‘design and condition flaws’
4th September 2019 - Rider suffers suspected spinal injury at Royal Adelaide Show carnival
28th August 2019 - AALARA refutes reports of ride safety concerns at the Royal Adelaide Show
27th August 2019 - SafeWork SA highlights inconsistencies in Australian ride regulations ahead of Royal Adelaide Show
9th August 2019 - Ekka prioritises amusement ride safety
28th June 2019 - NT WorkSafe issues amusement ride safety alert following country show accident
1st June 2018 - SafeWork SA workplace safety inspectors at ‘significant risk of corruption’
4th May 2018 - SafeWork SA investigation into Royal Adelaide Show ride death scrutinised by ICAC
16th April 2017 - Consulting engineer rebuts Australian Women’s Weekly ride safety ‘investigation’
25th July 2017 - SafeWork SA looks to work with ride operators in lead up to the Royal Adelaide Show
13th July 2017 - Royal Adelaide Show ride owners fined $157,000 over child’s death, but unlikely to pay up
30th May 2017 - Ride owners plead guilty to safety breaches in Royal Adelaide Show death trial
23rd September 2016 - Safety inspector’s legal team argues limited responsibilities in Royal Adelaide Show death case
2nd September 2016 - Royal Adelaide Show inspections aim to ensure safety of workers and patrons
8th July 2016 - Ekka free to ban safety inspection company being prosecuted over Royal Adelaide Show ride death
5th July 2016 - Owners of ride in Royal Adelaide Show fatality ‘exposed’ riders to serious harm
15th June 2016 - Ride owners charged over Royal Adelaide Show fatality
25th October 2015 - Weekend incidents put focus on fairground ride safety
5th September 2015 - Safety a priority as the Royal Adelaide Show opens
2nd September 2015 - Safework SA completes investigation into 2014 Royal Adelaide Show ride death
26th March 2015 - Amendments made to SafeWork SA auditing regime for amusement devices
14th October 2014 - Showman’s Guild of Tasmania makes assurances on carnival ride safety
15th September 2014 - Fatality and second ride incident overshadow final days of Royal Adelaide Show
12th September 2014 - Child dies after fall from ride at Royal Adelaide Show
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