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IMPORTANT VOLUNTARY RECALL SWAN EASYFIT STEEL and STAINLESS HARNESS
IMPORTANT VOLUNTARY RECALL SWAN EASYFIT STEEL and STAINLESS HARNESS

Petzl is voluntarily recalling the SWAN EASYFIT STEEL harnesses and SWAN EASYFIT STAINLESS harnesses due to a defect in the FAST LT buckle that could lead to a fatal fall. Please immediately stop using the harnesses affected by this recall. Continue Reading

Date posted03/4/2025


Exciting Updates to Operation Accreditation Training Requirements
Exciting Updates to Operation Accreditation Training Requirements

For the past four years, Operation Accreditation has required that all training be conducted and documented by a Qualified Course Professional (QCP) Trainer/Tester. While this contributes to quality training, it has also presented challenges for many operations ✅ The required hours for QCP... Continue Reading

Postedby Heather Brooks
Date posted02/20/2025


ACCT Newsletter 2025-01-02
ACCT Newsletter 2025-01-02

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Date posted01/2/2025


Vendor Auditor Training
Vendor Auditor Training

We are still accepting applications for Vendor Auditors! This new role merges the previous Administrative Reviewer (Staff) and Technical Reviewer (Peer Volunteer Reviewer) positions, incorporating more administrative support from the ACCT Staff and Applicant Liaisons. About the Vendor Auditor... Continue Reading

Postedby Heather Brooks
Date posted01/2/2025


ACCT Participates in ATOAI National Conference in India
ACCT Participates in ATOAI National Conference in India

The Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) was honored to be invited to the national conference hosted by the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI). Held from December 3rd to December 8th in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, the event brought together leaders... Continue Reading

Postedby Lori Stover
Date posted12/30/2024


ACCT Newsletter 2024-12-19
ACCT Newsletter 2024-12-19

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Date posted12/19/2024


What to Expect: Inspector Certification Testing at the Conference
What to Expect: Inspector Certification Testing at the Conference

The Inspector Certification testing event will take place on Sunday, January 26th, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Check-in begins at 8:30 AM in front of Room Hope A. Important Note: You must be pre-approved to enter the testing room. This is a written, in-person test, and no virtual testing... Continue Reading

Postedby Heather Brooks
Date posted12/17/2024


2025 Board Candidates
2025 Board Candidates

Learn more about candidates in the three voting categories: Candidates elected by General Membership Candidates elected by Accredited Vendor Members Candidates elected by Accredited Operation Members Meet the Candidates! Please join the upcoming Open Office Hours on January 6, 2025, at 6 PM... Continue Reading

Date posted12/16/2024


ACCT Newsletter 2024-12-05
ACCT Newsletter 2024-12-05

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Date posted12/5/2024


Attention Inspectors!
Attention Inspectors!

We are excided to announce that we will be hosting the Professional Inspector’s Forum again at the 35th Annual International ACCT Conference and Expo in Cleveland. This is a Pre-Conference Workshop taking place on Wednesday January 22nd for both In-house and Professional inspectors. The... Continue Reading

Postedby Heather Brooks
Date posted12/5/2024


[Colorado] Enforcement Discretion & Dec. 19 Stakeholder meeting: Discussion of guidance document
[Colorado] Enforcement Discretion & Dec. 19 Stakeholder meeting: Discussion of guidance document

A letter received from the State of Colorado Amusement Rides & Devices Program: Dear Operators and Inspectors, Our Division Director, Mahesh Albuquerque, has issued an Enforcement Discretion guidance document. This discretion gives operators of previously unregistered rides and devices... Continue Reading

Date posted12/3/2024


TRUEBLUE iQ Recall
TRUEBLUE iQ Recall

ACCT has been made aware of a Safety Alert issued by Head Rush Technologies about their TRUBLUE iQ devices. A summary of the basic info is copied below. You can find the original documents on the Headrush website: Bulletin Number: SA 0005 Release... Continue Reading

Date posted12/3/2024