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Member Education Panel Presents: Operation Accreditation Q&A
Member Education Panel Presents: Operation Accreditation Q&A

This is a Webinar video to inform the general public and individuals interested in understanding Operations Accreditation Program. Continue Reading

Date posted10/12/2021


Project Initiation Notification System (PINS)
Project Initiation Notification System (PINS)

ANSI Procedures require notification of ANSI by ANSI-accredited standards developers (ASD) of the initiation and scope of activities expected to result in new or revised American National Standards (ANS). Early notification of activity intended to reaffirm or withdraw an ANS and in some instances... Continue Reading

Date posted08/20/2021


Program-Based Research
Program-Based Research

As the challenge course industry continues to grow and as the field matures, the need for documentation of the efficacy of challenge course usage increases. ACCT does not conduct research, but does seek to connect the research data collected with those operating challenge... Continue Reading

Date posted08/16/2021


Utah Regulatory Proposals Move forward
Utah Regulatory Proposals Move forward

The State of Utah Amusement Ride Safety Committee has continued to meet and address the implementation of Utah’s new amusement ride safety law. In a meeting on August 11, 2021, the committee adopted ASTM 2959-21 Section 5 for zip lines used in public settings for regulation with in the... Continue Reading

Postedby Scott Andrews
Date posted08/11/2021


Member Education Panel presents TIRE
Member Education Panel presents TIRE

Who is TIRE? Why does it exist? What work is being done now? How can you contribute? Continue Reading

Date posted07/22/2021


ERi and HeadRush Issue Joint Statement on non-injury incident
ERi and HeadRush Issue Joint Statement on non-injury incident

The following statement was received by ACCT on July 20, 2021 as the body of an email from ERi Head office. A PDF version of the statement is provided HERE. 20 July 21 Joint Statement // Head Rush Technologies & Experiential Resources Head Rush Technologies and Experiential Resources (ERi) ... Continue Reading

Postedby Scott Andrews
Date posted07/21/2021


ERi Issues notice of an incident with a TruBlue Speed Auto Belay
ERi Issues notice of an incident with a TruBlue Speed Auto Belay

On July 12, 2021, Experiential Resources, inc. released a statement describing a failure incident with a Head Rush TruBlue Speed Auto Belay device at a camp in the eastern United States. The notice can be found here. On July 15, 2021, HeadRush released a statement about the failure. Owners of... Continue Reading

Postedby Scott Andrews
Date posted07/16/2021


Oklahoma Department of Labor offers OSHA compliance consultation
Oklahoma Department of Labor offers OSHA compliance consultation

On July 16, 2021 the Oklahoma Department of Labor published a letter describing the benefits of the “Safety Saves” OSHA Consultation program. The program is described in the attached letter. Oklahoma business may find it useful to review this program and apply for it services. Continue Reading

Postedby Scott Andrews
Date posted07/16/2021


PROCESS DESIGN TASK FORCE – General Announcement
PROCESS DESIGN TASK FORCE – General Announcement

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS – With the announcement by the ACCT Executive Director that he will be stepping down from his role in April, 2022, and as ACCT transitions to a new phase for the organization, we are assembling a Task Force to review and update the hiring process, documents, and... Continue Reading

Date posted07/15/2021


ACCT Standards and Bonsai Design in Montana News Article
ACCT Standards and Bonsai Design in Montana News Article

A recent article in the Montana Standard discusses the new zip tour near Anaconda, Montana. Check it out here. Nice work JT! Continue Reading

Postedby Scott Andrews
Date posted05/24/2021


Guidance for California Overnight Camps
Guidance for California Overnight Camps

The State of California released guidance for overnight camps allowing operation this summer. The guidance can be found at the California Department of Public Health website. Congratulations California Camps! Continue Reading

Postedby Scott Andrews
Date posted05/13/2021


Announcement from the ACCT Executive Director
Announcement from the ACCT Executive Director

Dear ACCT members, I hope this message finds you well and that you’re filled with renewed hope and optimism for a successful and productive year ahead! ’m writing to announce that I will be stepping down as the executive director effective April, 2022 to pursue other interests.... Continue Reading

Date posted04/30/2021