James Danter & Sons Fun Fair is a family concern which prides itself on the quality of equipment it owns, the manner in which it is presented and the way it is operated. We are one of the premier providers of Fun Fairs and Fairground Rides and Attractions in the United Kingdom. Safety is paramount and to this end most careful consideration is given to ensure that every requirement of the Health and Safety Executive is met in full.

The management structure of the firm is such that each member of the family takes responsibility for a specific ride. With each ride being in our direct care we know it is maintained and operated to the highest possible standard.

All of the family are members of the Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain and abide by all of their rigid rules and regulations taking note of all guidance and help that the Guild has to offer.

In 1997 The Fairgrounds and Amusement Parks Guidance of Safe Practice HSG`175 was published. This had been drawn up jointly by the Health and Safety Executive, the Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain and all the other organizations involved in the Fun Fair business in the United Kingdom. This document details all the appropriate measures that need to be taken by those involved in the industry to work safely and comply with the law.

Within this code there is a strict regime laid down for the testing and operating of equipment and one which we strictly abide by complying with every minute detail.

The rules by which we have to adhere are far reaching and involved. They have been designed to ensure that all rides are safe in every respect.

So that the high standards of safety set can be maintained all equipment is checked by one of a group of highly trained Independent Engineers who specialize in the testing of fairground rides. These engineers are registered by a controlling body and are recognized by the Health and Safety Executive as competent for this task.

These are the only engineers we are allowed to use under current regulations.

The checking and testing of a ride starts immediately we buy it. Even if the ride is brand new the ride is not allowed to open until it has been tested. The first thing we do is to call on one of the engineers to inspect it. This inspection is rigorous. The engineer’s first job is to complete a design review. This is done to ensure there is total compliance with the original design in all respects. They check that it is constructed as detailed on the original drawings that the types of materials used are those originally specified and that gauge and quality of any metal is what was specified. In other words they ensure that the ride is constructed to the design specification.

Having done this the ride then goes under an Initial Test which entails close examination of all the parts of the ride including the seats and all the safety devices that protects the passengers. The engineer also ensures there are full instructions for the safe running of the ride contained in the operations manual.

Once the Initial Test and the Certificate has been issued the ride can be used. However this is just the start of the safety checking. This is a continuous ongoing process.

We operate a strict and disciplined system of daily checks. These checks are completed each day before the ride opens to the public and written records kept. From these records we have developed our regular maintenance systems which are diligently followed.

Each year virtually on the anniversary of buying the ride it must undergo a Thorough Examination.

Again this examination is completed by one of the Accredited Engineers and is very stringent.

If necessary the ride is stripped down, decorative panels removed and cars taken off to ensure a close and thorough examination can take place of all components. If deemed necessary tests for metal fatigue are also done. This examination includes checking all electrics from the lights to the generator and making sure the earthing is correct. Nothing is left out.

A Certificate of Worthiness is then issued but is only valid for 12 months. So this rigorous test will have to be done again before that time is up.

As we said earlier safety and passenger comfort are paramount in the eyes of James Danter & Sons Funfairs so you will know things do not stop here.

When we go on tour we carefully check each site on which we build, completing a survey of the surface to ensure it is sound, the surrounding area and overhead to check there are no hazards present.

The member of the family in whose care the ride has been placed will oversee the build up supervising the trained staff to ensure everything is done to the book and will do the same when it is taken down to move to the next fair.

That family member will also operate the ride when it is open to the public and trained staff assist so it is run properly ensuring all the passengers have a safe and comfortable time and a very happy exciting experience.

Just as a point of interest although James Danter & Sons Funfairs are absolutely confident that the rides are maintained and operated to the highest standards possible they still carry public liability insurance to the sum of £10,000,000 on each and every one of them.

We hope you have found the a foregoing interesting and are now totally assured that when you are enjoying a ride at a James Danter & Sons Funfair you are in the safe hands of the best in the business.