Safety-related Organizations

• http://www.cpsc.gov - The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) acts as a clearing house for injury data and monitors the safety of portable amusement rides.
• http://www.naarso.com - The National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAARSO) is a professional association of ride inspectors and regulatory officials.
• http://www.astm.org - The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) is the engineering standards organization that oversees the F-24 industry standards committee for amusement rides and devices. Contact Len Morrissey, staff manager of the F-24 committee (610-832-9719).

Trade Groups

• http://www.aimsintl.org - The Amusement Industry Manufacturers and Suppliers (AIMS).  
• http://www.iaapa.org - The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA).  
• http://www.oaba.org - The Outdoor Amusement Business Association (OABA).  

Amusement Ride and Device Manufacturers

• http://aimsintl.org/members/ - Search page for companies affiliated with the Amusement Industry Manufacturers and Suppliers (AIMS).
• http://www.northernapex-rfid.com - Northern Apex sells an electronic tagging system used to track inspection records for traveling carnival rides. The Checkmate system has been in production use in Indiana since 2001. For more information contact: