The Safety Measures Behind Disneyland's High-Stakes Stunts

  Disney's Hollywood Studios made waves when it opened with an exciting stunt show inspired by Disneyland Paris' "Lights, Motors, Action!" In 2005. Stunt drivers take park guests on an exciting thrill ride into the world of high-budget movie stunts - with action that is as fast, furious and hazardous as advertised! 1. Safety Signs No thrill beats watching an impressive stunt performed for an audience, so it is crucial that safety measures are put in place so everyone can fully experience this thrilling event without suffering injuries or accidents. At Disneyland Park, many of its high-stakes stunts are performed by specially-trained Cast members with years of experience and extensive training - wearing protective gear like goggles and gloves while doing their stunts. But even with these protective measures in place, accidents still happen despite our best efforts. A recent incident at Disneyland highlights just how essential having these measures in place are. After an incident at Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin in September that left a 4-year-old boy with severe brain damage, Disneyland installed warnings throughout the park regarding ride cars. They also added warnings after one of its Alice in Wonderland rides caused a 15-year-old to break his foot on one of its attractions. As these measures are put in place to protect guests, they also serve as a reminder for employees to follow proper protocols. Disney uses various signs around its theme parks to remind employees to adhere to these protocols, while distancing signage in queues protects guests. Disney has also begun placing signs at its front entrances to remind guests about health and safety guidelines, such as mandatory face mask policies, social distancing requirements and hand washing protocols. 2. Emergency Preparedness Employing an emergency preparedness plan is vitally important for any business or organization, helping reduce the impact of crises on employees while speeding up recovery after an incident has taken place. Emergency plans provide organizations with procedures they must enact during times of crisis, along with roles and responsibilities assigned to those within an organization who will need to implement said procedures. It may also include instructions for local governments and healthcare service bodies responding to such an incident. Emergencies come in all forms, from natural disasters such as tornadoes and earthquakes, explosions and fires, to manmade crises like terrorist attacks. Events of this nature can have devastating repercussions for both people and property. Without an emergency preparedness plan in place, your organization could leave itself vulnerable to such events and experience major losses as a result. One of the best ways to prepare for emergencies is through training. Employees can practice what steps they should take during an emergency and ensure everyone has all of the appropriate equipment available to them. An additional way of preparing for emergencies is discussing them with your family. Doing this can help your children understand emergency situations and also aid them when an unexpected incident strikes. Role-play with your children to help them learn what to do in an emergency and understand what must be done if an evacuation must take place. This will also give them confidence when faced with such circumstances themselves. 3. Seatbelts Seatbelts are an indispensable element of vehicle safety, often being credited for saving lives. Unfortunately, however, many still fail to buckle up - something which could result in serious repercussions if an accident occurs, including personal injury claims or death claims. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 22,000 people die each year in car crashes without wearing seat belts; CDOT strives to educate drivers about this critical matter and encourage their use. Seat belts offer many obvious benefits for drivers and passengers in case of a crash, including keeping occupants secure in place during impact while dispersing force across more robust parts of their bodies. This helps prevent head, spine, or limb injuries during impact. This can reduce the risk of fatal injuries during certain types of accidents, such as those where you're thrown from the vehicle; such cases increase your chance of death fourfold as opposed to remaining seated. Even if you survive an accident, injuries from it could still have serious repercussions for both you and your financial situation, making seat belt usage essential in order to remain safe. CDOT is providing people with education on the risks associated with not wearing their seat belt, through a series of videos featuring survivors and their families discussing their experiences. These videos aim to disprove common myths regarding seat belt effectiveness while emphasizing their importance during an accident. 4. Fire Extinguishers An emergency fire extinguisher is an invaluable piece of safety equipment and should always be within easy reach, whether in the home or workplace. Being prepared with one can save time, stress and effort in case of fire break out - make sure one is available in both cases! Used correctly, fire extinguishers are effective tools for controlling small fires before the arrival of emergency services personnel. Their proper use can save lives and property while simultaneously decreasing environmental impacts by decreasing smoke release into the air as well as chemicals into the atmosphere. There are various types of extinguishers designed to safely put out fires; each type can handle specific kinds of flames. Extinguishers may consist of water, dry chemical foam or powder extinguishing agents, or combinations thereof. Water can be used to extinguish fires involving ordinary combustibles like paper and fabric, while gasoline, fuel oil, paint, grease in a frying pan, solvents or any other flammable substances may all require special extinguishers for effective use. Dry chemical foam or powder is often the safer choice than water when fighting fires that involve burning metals such as iron, copper, aluminum and steel. It works by covering flames in an insulating coating of carbon dioxide produced from sodium bicarbonate (normal baking soda), potassium bicarbonate or monoammonium phosphate and then smothering them out quickly with its carbon dioxide layer and dry material which could include sodium bicarbonate (normal baking soda), potassium bicarbonate or monoammonium phosphate. Fire extinguishers are used to quickly extinguish flames before they spread further and limit the number of dangerous chemicals produced during a fire that could potentially enter the environment and harm animals or humans. They play an integral part of fire safety as uncontrolled blazes pose significant threats to both environment and humans, increasing risks such as illness and injury. 5. Video Cameras Video cameras are an integral component of every Disneyland fan's trip, not only as souvenirs but also to provide safety measures in the Parks. Safety cameras are strategically positioned throughout each park to monitor Guests for compliance with rules while also helping prevent incidents from taking place. Video cameras are used to identify any individual violating the Park's rules - from food theft or ride damage, to altercations. Furthermore, these cameras are installed throughout stores, restaurants and attractions so as to monitor guest interaction in an appropriate manner with their surroundings. Disney allows GoPros into its parks, though it's essential that visitors understand the rules before arriving. A GoPro can easily be attached to your chest or head without being carried around - an advantage for both vloggers and fans of the park alike! if you bring a video camera into a park, make sure it comes equipped with fast and accurate autofocus technology to facilitate taking photographs in various scenes more easily. This will make capturing all manner of moments easier! As there will be plenty of movement and activity happening in a park, you should purchase a lens capable of adapting to changing light conditions. Capturing high-quality video footage of what's taking place will allow for maximum enjoyment from this trip! Choose a camera that's waterproof and shockproof to keep it safe during your adventure, and invest in a large enough memory card so you can capture all of the memories from your trip in one convenient place, ready to be shared with family and friends back home.