Ride Foundation and Blocking
Presenter’s Name |
Dean McKernon |
Instructor Bio | Dean has worked for AEDARSA for 18 years, prior experience of 15 years in the ski industry as a Lift Maintenance and Operations supervisor. A Red Seal Journeyman Millwright, Safety Codes officer for Elevators, Passenger Ropeways and Amusement Rides, and is a QEI certified Elevator Inspectors. Committee Member of: • CSA Z98 Passenger Ropeway and Passenger Conveyors Code Committee • ASTM F24 • ASTM F 2783 Canadian Code Committee • ASME A17 REGULATORY ADVISORY COUNCIL • OITAF/ITTAB Member (International Organization for Transportation by Rope • Safety Codes Council (Ab.) -Advisory role on Elevators, Passenger Ropeway and Amusement Rides Subcouncils Develops and delivery of training programs presentations for ED/PRWYS/AR to: • TSSA Amusement Ride forum • WCART • CWSAA • World Elevator Congress, Shanghai China • OITAF General Meeting Singapore Experienced in construction, maintenance, operations, inspections, and code compliance. Combined with industry experiences with development and enforcement of Regulations and Codes Dean can provide a knowledge base, understanding and perspective of all aspects of the topic. |
Track | Maintenance, Inspector and Operations |
Presentation synopsis | Ride Foundation and Blocking |
Review requirements of ASTM standard(s), understanding roles and responsibilities of owners/mfg., differences between permanent vs. portable requirements. | |