Human factors on the midway knowledge transfer and research opportunities for safety in the carnival and theme park domains.

Amusement devices are a familiar category of equipment used within the tourism sector to entertain and amuse the public. Safe use of amusement devices requires that the device be in good condition, be operated correctly, be used by appropriate patrons, and be used appropriately. These prerequisites incorporate a range of opportunities to apply existing human factors knowledge, and to conduct research to build on existing knowledge. A network to exchange and transfer knowledge may be beneficial to overcome difficulties disseminating and accessing research between the diversified discipline of human factors and the specialized domain of amusement safety.