Amusement Devices

As part of TSSA’s commitment to continuing education, many of our inspection staff will be attending the NAARSO Amusement Devices training session  February 26-28, 2018. As such, inspection schedules may be affected during this time. 

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16th Annual Amusement Ride Safety Inspection Forum February 26 - March 1, 2018   Continuing education for NAARSO-certified inspectors In-class and hands-on training for inspectors,  amusement device mechanics and consultants.
Great Wolf Lodge -  3950 Victoria Avenue, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 7M8
Day 1:   February 26 - Networking Reception IAAPA Meet & Greet Day 2:   February 27 - IAAPA Safety Institute (.8 CEU - 8 hours...
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Centennial Park Mini Indy Guilty of Safety Violations Court imposes $5,000 fine for unlawful activity
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Toronto, ON, July 20, 2016) – The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) successfully prosecuted a Toronto Go-Kart park, Centennial Park Mini Indy, for a number of safety violations following an investigation.
During a June 2012 TSSA investigation at Centennial Park Mini Indy in Etobicoke, Ontario, TSSA inspectors determined...
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June 29, 2010 Safety Tips to Make Summer Break a Splash
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Toronto, ON, June 29, 2010) – Just when you thought diving in head first was a great thing to do – think again. Did you know that over 80 per cent of incidents involving waterslides are due to unsafe rider behaviour?
Slide safely this summer by following these simple tips:
Follow the rules. Ensure you meet the height, weight, and/or age requirements and follow the attendant’s...
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PETERBOROUGH AMUSEMENT DEVICE OWNER GUILTY OF SAFETY VIOLATION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Peterborough, ON, December 22, 2008) Bruce Paterson, operator of Funtastic Promotions in Peterborough, Ontario, pled guilty to failing to notify the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) of an amusement ride incident resulting in a serious injury, contrary to provincial requirements under the Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000 (the Act).
The Ontario Court of Justice...
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