ACES has published a document on the safe use of zorbs. The construction of this was a result in a request to combine current guidance and information into one place. Please use the link below to download the document:
Fairground and Event Safety
ACES promotes safe practice within our industry. We offer various safety advice to members and also this public facing page to help promote safety. Members should also refer to our Welcome Pack which talks about best practice and also has examples of check sheets and processes that are suggested for members.
Zorb Information & Safety Advice.
ADIPS News Sheet October 2025.
The Amusement Devices Inspection Procedures Scheme (ADIPS) has released an October news sheet for fairground ride operators (refered to as contoller's) to read.
The sheet includes information of how to watch a free Attendants Induction Video (with free downloadable certificate at the end). Plus it includes information about how to get ADIPS device stickers and receive ADIPS safety alert emails as well.
To download the sheet please click on the image.
HSG175.
The main HSE (Health & Safety Executive) guidance for fairgrounds is HSG175. The latest version is from November 2017. As of 2025 it is though currently being revised.
Click the image to visit the HSE website to check for the latest version and to download a free copy.
It is essential that all operators in the industry have a copy of this guidance in their possession.
Technical Bulletins.
Below you will find a list of HSE and technical bulletins for our sector. Please contact us to be sent the document(s)
Round Up's / Meteorites, HSE Information Note.
Passenger restraints/control systems: Ride Inspection Bodies Action Note (February 2021)
Sealed inflatables Guidance (January 2021)
KMG Freak Out (FRB16), (October 2020)
Generic Miami restraint ratchet (December 2019)
Moser’s Rides tower ride/spring ride (December 2019)
HSE-Action-note-passenger-restraints-controllers-version2 (October 2021)
Twist Sizzler Rides Information Note. (October 2021)
PIPA - Inflatables Interim Technical Bulletin on anchorage.
PIPA Technical Bulletins. PIPA have published a number of technical bulletins on their website regarding inflatables.
ADSC Controller's Pack Initiative.
ACES has been at the forefront of helping the Amusement Devices Safety Council in the designing and rolling out a recognised format of a document pack for showmen. Once completed a showmen would have their own unique version of this Controller Pack which would contain all their relevant safety and operating documents in one tidy place.
Experience has found that Showmen at present encounter a differing degree of requests for documents when dealing with local authorities, safety groups and event organisers. The belief is that by encouraging a standard format of industry recognised documentation pack that this should make the process harmonised and easier.
Initially, this involves the circulation within the industry of a trial beta version Controller Pack and to invite Showmen to undertake and give opinion upon in this infancy period. The Beta Version 1 of the Pack which has editable samples can be downloaded here Controller Pack beta Version 1, The file is password protected. This is to show that a QR code that is linked to a 'Cloud' hosted version of the pack can be displayed at fairs. but still be secure from unauthorised viewing. Please contact us to obtain the password.
A new special Youtube channel with tutorial videos has been created as well to show showmen how to edit the pack with their own documents. To view the overview introduction video please click here ADSC Controller's Pack Overview tutorial video.
More information can be found on the ADIPS/ADSC news page.
Amusement Devices Safety Council.
ACES is proud to sit on and be an active part of the Amusement Devices Safety Council. The council's purpose is to promote and improve fairground and amusement park safety through rules and procedures relating to the inspection of amusement devices. The council has support and input from the HSE.
By being part of the ADSC, ACES gets first-hand warning of any safety alerts or matters in the industry which it can pass onto its members, ACES expects its members to positively contribute to safety in our industry, primarily the safety of the public.
Please see the following links for information.
www.hse.gov.uk/entertainment/fairgrounds
www.pipa.org.uk (inflatables)