Manual on elective ii - theme parks and attractions

Problems at attractions can be classified into the following two types:
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Theme Parks and Attractions
1. Minor – can be resolved by individual staff members quickly and will not affect
other areas of operations
2. Major – which will affect all or most of the attractions and require attention and
action from top management
Types of risk
Risk management is concerned with what might go wrong, how often it might go
wrong and how serious the consequences might be. In general, risks can be classified
into the following four types:
1. Low risk, low severity – happen infrequently and are not serious in their
consequences, eg a few visitors become distressed or offended by a particular
exhibition at a museum
2. Moderate risk, low severity – relatively common problems which are not very
serious, eg minor vandalism
3. Moderate risk, moderate severity – happen quite often and have moderate
effect, .eg small fires
4. High risk, high severity – major incidents that could take place at any time with
severe consequences, eg ride collapses due to poor maintenance leading to loss of
life