IAAPA Expo, Las Vegas NV, 2009
Author: Kathryn Woodcock
Dr. Kathryn Woodcock is Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, teaching, researching, and consulting in the area of human factors engineering / ergonomics particularly applied to amusement rides and attractions (https://thrilllab.blog.torontomu.ca), and to broader occupational and public safety issues of performance, error, investigation and inspection, and to disability and accessibility.
Uni giostra per tutti
“Una giostra per tutti” A ride for everybody: determining limits for the use of amusement devices by children and adolescents with disabilities. Expert panel, experimental trials at Bergamo, Italy.
El Foro IAAPA de seguridad
The culture of safety: no excuses (panelist, in English). El Foro IAAPA de seguridad. Bogotá, Colombia (2019)
Un llamado a la acción. Cómo cada uno de ustedes puede hacer la diferencia (panelist, in English). El Foro IAAPA de seguridad. Cancun, Mexico. (2018)
Safety in attractions: The process of risk assessment & risk reductions
Safety in attractions – The process of risk assessment & risk reductions. IAAPA Expo, 2018, 2019, Orlando FL, with L. Freeman, P. Geering, K. Russell.
Human factors in attractions safety
Human factors in attractions safety. IAAPA Expo 2020, Orlando FL (online). Moderated by L. Freeman.
Industry workshop topics
These topics are available for presentation, and have been delivered at:
- Amusement Industry Manufacturers and Suppliers (AIMS) Safety Seminar
- Technical Standards and Safety Authority, Annual Ride Safety Forum
- National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAARSO)
- International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA)
- Private industry organizations
Guest lectures (academic)
Selected guest lectures related to the THRILL Lab program and the attractions domain, presented to academic credit courses. These are available to repeat.
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Selected trade press articles prior to website migration
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Student publications and presentations prior to date of website migration.
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These media pieces were published prior to website migration. Any links were valid when posted but we cannot assure all expired links are promptly removed.
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