著者

稲川 郁子

出版者

日本体育大学

雑誌

日本体育大学紀要 (ISSN:02850613)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.51, pp.2027-2034, 2022

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This study examined the background of roller coaster accidents at amusement parks and the related safety measures based on a study of the “Do Dodonpa” accidents, a coaster-type attraction owned by Fujikyu Highland. Since 2019, multiple accidents involving fractures and other injuries to passengers’ spines have been attributed to “Do Dodonpa”, which has become a serious hazard. From several news articles, I could know that the most important measure by which passengers could avoid accidents was to hold the back of their heads against the head restraint during in starting, since “Do Dodonpa” is characterized by rapid acceleration at the time. Furthermore, although roller coasters are installed and operated in accordance with strict safety standards, both owners and passengers need to be fully aware of the dangers inherent in them. Therefore, I consider it important for owners to thoroughly implement safety measures including not only the maintenance and management of equipment but also the issue of in-depth warnings; passengers must also take the owners’ warnings seriously while enjoying the attractions.