Ferris wheel ban Imposed: Singh
A video which was circulated on social media showed smoke emitting from the engine with onlookers jumping in to manually stop the engine so that the riders can get off.
Friday 13 December 2024 | 07:10
A ban is imposed on all ferris wheel rides until further notice to ensure public safety.
Minister for Employment, Productivity and Workplace, Agni Deo Singh, said this decision was made after exhaustive discussions with the senior ministry staffs.
Mr Singh’s comments followed the recent incident in Taveuni during the Wairiki Sevens on Wednesday where a ferris wheel developed a mechanical problem with patrons on board.
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Mr Singh said his team from the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) unit have inspected the machine.
A video which was circulated on social media showed smoke emitting from the engine with onlookers jumping in to manually stop the engine so that the riders can get off.
All the riders then disembarked safely from the malfunctioned ferris wheel.
Minister Singh has ordered a investigation into the incident, the OHS team has been dispatched to investigate the matter.
The preliminary progress report would provide some details on how the engine malfunctioned, Mr Singh said.
It is perceived that the cause of such incidents is that amusement ride operators operate old and poorly maintained machines.
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