Manual on elective ii - theme parks and attractions

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Theme Parks and Attractions
emergency purposes etc. – allow for on-going operations by sectioning off
parts of the park or attraction if necessary.
• The ability to temporarily change the use of attractions – eg launching or
holding a special event
(d) Safety and security
• Location of dangerous machinery – located away or sectioned off from the
guests and common staff working areas
• Fire exits – provided in clearly visible locations
• On-site traffic and waterways – to provide accessibility to various areas and
attractions in the park
• Stairs and footpaths – to provide clear, safe and easy access to various areas
and attractions in the park
• Car park security system – to provide security for guest and staff vehicles
• Lockers – for guest convenience and safekeeping of belongings
(e) All-weather operations
• Covered walkways
• Provision of sheltered spaces in waiting or queuing areas
• Provision of air-conditioning as required
(f) User friendliness
• Clear signage and signposting.
• Convenient location of entrances, exits and car parks.
• Strategic location of information counters and information boards etc.
• Strategic and convenient location of restrooms and lockers
• Provision of wide walkways and routes which are easy to follow
(g) Welcoming visitors with special needs
• Provision of passages and lifts for wheelchairs
• Graphic displays for visitors with hearing difficulties
• Use of sounds, smell and touch for visually-impaired visitors
• Provision of facilities for changing babies and heating bottles