we’re a split-second away from fate when the right person at the right mo- ment stands up in their seat. It’s how you react that counts’,” still citing MCW. As a consequence, Michael “...spends additional dollars to ‘double down’ on training through the carnival industry’s ride safety seminars,” so scribed MCW.
2012: "Coalition
Partner" & 2013 For Season 2012, virtually all of
Michael’s equipment performed at its annual run at the Poteet Strawberry Festival; that diminutive hamlet lies a scant 30 miles southeast of San Antonio. Filling holes at that locale were the Magnum, Techno Power, Starship 3000, Sea Swings and Safari Train. The remainder of Season ’12 slated Michael and company at the aforenoted
you go through the steps you do to ensure the safety of your guests. When dealing with mechanical equipment and fallible people, there is always a possi- bility — no matter how small — that you are a breath away from
an...accident. ‘It’s not a question of if, it’s a question of when’ (remember Leonard Martin’s observation.)” MCW quoted Michael as continuing, “You must have the proper training and knowledge and execute your safety plans so you can survive an incident with minimal harm or injury and know that you took every step hu- manly possible (to) prevent the incident from occurring.’ Though the incident appears to be of a freak mechanical fail- ure, ‘It’s still a tough thing to get over’, he concluded.” For extra measure, “... Wood made safety modifications to the (Techno Power) adding layers of redun- dancy’,” reported MCW.
The Accident's Afermath
Seeking to avert a repeat mishap, Michael “
...re-assessed his operation and its methods for training employees. Now show officials take the extra step of putting ride operators through mock situations such as removing electrical power mid-cycle to see how they react to those unexpected circumstances...” MCW reported. “It’s the ‘show me, don’t tell me’ model,” (Michael) said. The
(Ride Ops) not only need to know how to properly evacuate a ride but they need to be proficient at it. Tell us and do it, both. One thing I learned to this point was our industry and my company in particular has room for improve- ment with personnel. I like to think we do things right,” cited MCW as Michael clarified. Showing his pragmatism plus his realistic view of, many times who it is that actually causes ride incidents, Michael continued delineating, “But
Cornyval. That engagement was fol- lowed by San Diego’s County Fair, the Ventura County Fair, the State Fair of Minnesota, the Oklahoma State Fair and Texas’s State Fair. Regarding the Wade/ Wood presence in Oklahoma, MCW reported, “Wade Shows showcased their coalition partner, Michael Woods, with the Magnum, Remix and Magic Maze. ‘We had a powerful team. This year was possibly our finest presentation’,” raved Wade Proprietor Frank Zaitshik. “This
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