Safety is paramount in all business operations. With both of my parents working in construction, I have understood it in the sense of trades\u2019 people building buildings and operating heavy machinery. At Disney, I am in a safety critical role. Prior to getting my job assignment, I was required to drug test. I spoke with several others entering the college program who did not have this requirement. Safety has been a key factor in my internship this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the attractions every day – safety is critical. At the Buzz Lightyear attraction, it requires seven positions and four of these are safety critical. The four safety positions include Load 1: loading guests on the ride; Load 2: fastening the guests into the car. This position is also responsible for everyone on the entire coaster with the main control panel. Unload 2: has the second control panel: Unload 1: is responsible for unloading guests. Together these positions along with the other 3 stations ensure the safety of all guests on the ride. Every attraction has safety critical positions at Disney.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This summer there was tragic death at Icon Park. A young man perished because safety standards were not followed. Two rides at Disney, Flight of Passage (Animal Kingdom) and Soarin\u2019 (EPCOT) are rides that have the same amount of drop that the young man fell and died at Icon Park. Disney shut those rides down for a day and had a mandatory safety stand-down for all cast members that work those attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every week in every land, there are track talks. During these talks, we review the safety standards and discuss the importance of safety in daily operations. Also during normal work hours, the safety leaders will visit the attractions to observe the safety behaviors of the cast members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Public art installations also need to consider safety as a key factor. In my weekend in NYC, I visited the Statue of Liberty. I viewed it from Liberty Park. The Statue is extraordinary. Lady Liberty originally constructed in France 1875-1884, moved to the United States in 1885 and reconstructed in 1886. I researched the reconstruction of the Statue and was completed without scaffolding in a very short time frame. Extensive safety standards have been established over many years for workers and the public. Today\u2019s safety standards are an important constraint to consider in design of public installation art.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Safety is paramount in all business operations. With both of my parents working in construction, I have understood it in the sense of trades\u2019 people building buildings and operating heavy machinery. At Disney, I am in a safety critical role. Prior to getting my job assignment, I was required to drug test. I spoke with … Continue reading SAFETY<\/span>