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As an ANSI-accredited standards developer for the challenge course and zip line industry, ACCT International establishes consensus-based standards addressing the design, inspection, operation, and training associated with these activities; provides ongoing education and networking opportunities; and offers credentialing programs for vendors, operations, and inspectors.
It would be inappropriate for ACCT to comment on the specific facts of any incident while investigations are ongoing. We support thorough review by the appropriate authorities and encourage all operators to follow applicable regulations and industry standards.
ACCT International does not investigate individual incidents, and it does not determine compliance for specific facilities outside of its formal accreditation programs. Determinations regarding regulatory compliance or operational responsibility are appropriately made by authorities having jurisdiction and investigative bodies.
Head Rush Technologies has discovered a component on a limited number of auto belay devices that if mounted below specific heights could cause impaired retraction and pose a fall and injury hazard for the climber Continue Reading
In this new world post covid, we are all too familiar with change. The economic climate is changing rapidly and with that many industries are facing new and worsened challenges - including ours. Not directly tied to Covid, but a major hurdle our workforce and many universities and colleges are... Continue Reading
You are invited to attend an update on the Accredited Procedures (AP) from the AP Task Force on April 29, 2024 from 3:30-5:30pm MST.The group will share their process and where they are at with the draft (redline) AP document. The group is hopeful that by the time this meeting occurs they will... Continue Reading
A deep dive into how to submit a workshop proposal for our 2025 conference in Cleveland, including the upcoming deadline (and why it is when it is), conference track information, and other considerations. There's also a overview of what will happen after you submit and when you'll be notified about Continue Reading
Our new Outreach & Engagement Coordinator, Brittany, got the chance to accompany a professional inspection and talk to both the operator of the course and the inspectors about the importance of the process. There are some great takeaways from this fresh perspective. Continue Reading
Technical Bulletin issued by ACCT TIRE Committee Continue Reading
As a brief overview, in 2020, Florida enacted revisions to its statutes concerning amusement ride inspections aiming to enhance the qualifications required for inspectors. Guidelines for Amusement Ride Compliance in Florida: Amusement activities such as Zip lines, Aerial Adventures, and Ropes... Continue Reading
If you missed the Qualified Course Professional Guidelines update workshop at the conference, no worries! We are bringing the updates to you! The Qualified Course Professional Task Force has concentrated on refining the guidelines to better define the attributes of a qualified person, emphasizing... Continue Reading
