Did you know? In Ontario, rides and ride operators must be licensed, mechanics must be certified, and each ride must have a valid permit to operate. Rides are also regularly inspected to make sure they’re safe. But ride safety also depends on you! Click through to learn more.
Many inflated devices are regulated in Ontario, which means each one must have a permit. Mechanics must be certified, and device operators must have a valid amusement device licence. Find out which devices are regulated and how to safely use them. Click through to learn more.
Ontario’s Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) regulates the devices designed to entertain thrill seekers, including roller coasters, Ferris wheels, merry-go-rounds, water slides, go-karts, bumper cars, inflatables, bungee devices and Zip Lines.
TSSA reviews engineering designs to ensure compliance with Ontario’s safety requirements; licenses amusement rides and operators and issues certificates to qualified mechanics; issues permits for rides each year the rides are in operation; inspects new devices prior to their start up and again at the start of every new season; and when necessary, conducts investigations.
Visit TSSA to learn more about things like operating an amusement device in Ontario or becoming a mechanic, obtaining a licence or permit, how TSSA inspects amusement device and more.
If you see anything at an amusement park that appears unsafe, report it to TSSA—24 hours a day, 7 days a week—by calling +1-877-682-8772. Choose Option 1 to be connected to our incident hotline (managed by the Ontario Ministry of Environment and Energy’s Spills Action Centre).
If you witness an accident, call 911 and stay on the line to provide information about your exact location.
