The North Carolina State Fair opens Thursday, and after a deadly accident at a Six Flags Amusement Park in Georgia, safety is top of mind for most fairgoers.
On Tuesday, the North Carolina Labor Commission inspected nearly 100 carnival rides, including the new 230-foot-tall ferris wheel.
Ride inspectors demonstrated how they inspect the parts and mechanics of each fair ride.
In addition to inspecting the rides, the Department of Labor inspectors also make sure food is stored at proper temperatures, that equipment used for food is clean and functioning properly, and food tents and trucks are sanitary.
While the attractions are fun, safety is a priority.
Just one day after a man died after falling from a roller coaster at six flags in Georgia, we asked the State Labor commissioner what they’re doing to keep fairgoers safe.
“We’re in contact with the folks in Georgia, both the authorities and the ride operator down there to understand what happened so that we can learn and apply lessons to the rides here in North Carolina. But the rides we’re going to be looking at here today are different,” Farley said.
Farley says inspectors will spend close to 1,000 hours inspecting rides.
He also encouraged fairgoers who witness/experience any issues on rides to report to state fair officials.
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