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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.
This is the second article in the Keeping Your Course Running Smoothly: Practical Tips for Managers Series. Continue Reading
LAST CHANCE: Draft Concept of the Practitioner Qualified Course Professional (QCP) Guideline TOMORROW is the last day you will have the opportunity to comment on the Practitioner Qualified Course Professional (QCP) Guideline draft concept, as well as the other QCP concept drafts in the ACCT... Continue Reading
Thank you for being a member! Your membership is critical in keeping ACCT strong, relevant, and influential. We are YOUR professional trade association for the aerial adventure and challenge course industry. Your membership supports new efforts in Government Relations, internal standards... Continue Reading
CMC and Harken are issuing a Product Inspection Notice for CLUTCH units manufactured November 19, 2024 through April 10, 2025... 11 mm and 13 mm CLUTCH units (Product Numbers: 335011-01 & 335013-01) with serial numbers 2024 324 - 001 through 2025 100 - 999. Continue Reading
Practical Tips for Managers Series. Part 1: In-House Inspections Continue Reading
Do you have interest or experience in government relations and the regulatory process? Have you ever thought that ACCT International could do more to monitor, address, and proactively respond to issues and events that directly impact the Challenge Course, Aerial Adventure Park, and Zip Line... Continue Reading
Welcome to ACCT International's revamped newsletter - The Rapid Link! After talking to the community, we decided to take that feedback and make some changes - moving forward The Rapid Link will be sent as a monthly update instead of biweekly. The goal will be to provide a snapshot of updates from... Continue Reading
Article written by: Technical Information, Research, and Education (TIRE) Committee OSHA has updated its Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standard for the construction industry (1926.95(c)), now explicitly requiring that all PPE must fit properly. This change, effective January 13, 2025,... Continue Reading
From KANOPEO: At KANOPEO, safety is our number one priority. Since 06.03.2019, KANOPEO has been ISO 9001:2015 certified. This certification has allowed us to improve our development, production, control, information and monitoring processes. These technical bulletins allow you to easily... Continue Reading
Applications are NOW Open for our Spring/Summer Virtual Testing Event! Here’s everything you need to know to get started: Applications are now open as of March 3rd, 2025, but don’t delay—applications are due by May 2nd, 2025. After that, late fees of $150 kick in from May 3rd to... Continue Reading
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
Recall of certain batches of the European Version of NEWTON harnesses manufactured in 2022, NEWTON FAST and NEWTON EASYFIT due to a nonconforming batch of FAST LT buckles that could lead to a fatal fall. Immediately stop using the harnesses affected by this recall. Continue Reading
