At California Carnival Company, safety is our
number one priority. Our safety record is among
the best in the industry, and truly reflects our safe
hiring practices, ongoing training, and strict ride
inspection standards.
DRUG TESTING
California Carnival Company enforces a strict no drugs
policy on our midway. All of our full-time employees are
required to pass a Pre-employment drug test, as well as,
random drug tests throughout their employment with
California Carnival Company. California Carnival Company
enrolls all of our class A truck drivers in a random drug
pool with DAC services. Each quarter, names are randomly
selected for a DOT drug test, and the selected individuals
must immediately go to a collection facility site for a drug
test.
BACKGROUND CHECKS
All full-time California Carnival Company employees must
pass a Megan�s Law Sex Offender Background Check.
Information can either be sent or called into the California
Department of Justice to determine if an individual is a 290
registrant. We feel this policy is necessary to promote a
safe midway.
EMPLOYEE HIRING AND TRAINING
At California Carnival Company, we believe that safety
begins with a well-trained, qualified staff. If an applicant
possesses the right qualities for employment, they are asked
to take a drug test. The individual is also notified that
their information will be submitted for a background check.
If the individual passes the drug test and background check
they can begin the employee training process.
California Carnival Company has developed a safety
certification system, to keep track of the different levels
of employee training. Employees begin at level 1 (Ride
Attendant) and can ultimately reach level 6 (Team Leader
II). Each level has a variety of requirements needed to pass
to the next level.
An Employee must be specifically trained to operate each
ride. A Training Checklist is completed for each ride that
an employee will operate. The checklist documents the fact
that the employee has been properly trained. The form is
then signed by the employee to indicate that they have read
and understand all safety information pertaining to that
specific ride. Employees are also required to watch safety
training videos pertaining to safe ride operation.
RIDE INSPECTIONS
Each day before the carnival opens, each ride is
inspected by one of our certified Team Leaders. These Team
Leaders are highly qualified employees who have obtained a
Level Five Safety Certification or higher. The Team Leaders
fill out Daily Ride Inspection Reports that are specific to
each carnival ride, and then turn them into the maintenance
department. The carnival manager reviews the inspection
sheets and is responsible for addressing any issues that
require correction. This process is also followed on the
weekly, monthly, bi-annual, and annual inspections.
The carnival office contains manuals for each ride, as
well as, binders for each ride, which contain all Daily
Inspection Reports, Operator�s Daily Logs, Manufacturer
Bulletins, and any work orders.
All California Carnival Company rides are inspected and
certified by the State of California, Department of Health
and Safety (DOSH). All of our games and food concessions
comply with all federal, state and local laws and
ordinances. Game concessions on the midway comply with P.C.
334 regulation, and all food stands are permitted by local
Department of Health.
CERTIFIED RIDE INSPECTORS
California Carnival Company is proud of its safety record
and we encourage our employees to continue advancing through
ongoing education. Several of our key employees have
obtained ride inspector certifications from the National
Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (N.A.A.R.S.O.),
and other employees have increased their knowledge by
participating in industry safety seminars.
OUTSIDE INSPECTIONS
In addition to our thorough, in-house ride inspections,
our equipment is also regularly inspected by several outside
agencies and companies. Outside inspections are performed
regularly by inspectors from the California Department of
Occupational Safety and Health, California Fairs Service
Authority, our own insurance carrier, as well as, by private
ride inspection consultants. Combined with our own
inspections, these outside inspections help to ensure the
highest level of safety for our guests and staff.
