Weather (Lightening/Wind/Water) and the Amusement Ride Industry

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 and Operations
Presentation synopsis	Weather (Lightening/Wind/Water) and the Amusement Ride Industry
	Climate change, code changes and owner/operator responsibilities at times create challenges for operators.