C.H.A.O.S.

The International Association of Haunted Attractions (I.A.H.A), together with Mobile Midway Safety Institute (MMSI), is proud to offer the haunted attraction industry’s first and only voluntary national safety certification program.  The Certified Haunted Attraction Operator Safety program (C.H.A.O.S.) consists of eight hours of safety training provided by professional speakers with a background in amusement safety and loss control inspection.

At the conclusion of the training program, attendees will have the opportunity to take a certification test. Upon successful completion of the training & test, attendees will be issued a certification certificate as a Certified Haunted Attraction Operator Safety graduate (C.H.A.O.S.).

Upcoming C.H.A.O.S. Seminars

C.H.A.O.S. Seminar at TransWorld: Introduction to Haunted House Safety 1.0 – Fire & Panic in Haunted Houses / Code Compliance – Life Safety 101 

IAHA and TransWorld Exhibits have teamed up to bring you C.H.A.O.S, the association’s safety course that is recommended to anyone running a haunted attraction.  This two and a half hour course will count toward your eight hours required to receive your certification.  Each year, IAHA and TransWorld will offer safety classes you can attend to fulfill your requirement for certification. 

When you complete the eight hours, you will be given a certificate that can be used to show your fire marshal, insurance carrier, and local authority to impress upon them your desire to run a safe haunted attraction.  This introductory course will explore the historical origins of NFPA 101 “The Lifesaving Code” using actual case studies to underscore the importance of NFPA 1010 in an overall risk reduction strategy for haunted houses, mazes and other attractions that can be classified as “Special Amusement Buildings.” 

The course will also explore how the codes and standards impact your overall risk reduction strategy for your haunted attraction.  The presentation will focus on all aspects of NFPA 101 Lifesaving code, NFPA 701, NFPA 10, and other codes that impact the overall safety of your attraction.  You cannot afford to miss this seminar.  We as an industry must put safety first.

Length: 2.5 hours

Presenter: Phil Slaggert

When: Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 9:00-11:30am

Notes: All participants will be issued a certificate of completion.

Price: $45.00 members   $65.00 non-members

For more information, contact IAHA at info@IAHAweb.com

or click here to download the registration form.

C.H.A.O.S. Seminar in Portland – Thursday, February 18th 

The Northwest Showmen’s Safety Seminar will host a one day program for haunted attractions on Thursday, February 18, 2010 starting at 8:30am. This program will be held in conjunction with the 30th Annual NW Showmen’s Safety Seminar in Portland, Oregon.
 
IAHA and Mobil Midway Safety Institute have teamed up to bring you The Certified Haunted Attraction Operator Safety program (C.H.A.O.S.), the associations’ safety course that is recommended to anyone running a haunted attraction. This eight hour safety program will feature case studies of actual fires in “Special Amusement Buildings,” haunted attractions and similar places of public assembly. A discussion of NFPA 101 The Life Safety Code and NFPA Part 70 The National Electrical Code will also be included.
 
Breakfast and Lunch are included in the registration fee.

Breakfast will be served at 7:30am
Lunch will be served at 11:50am

Training starts at 8:30am and concludes at 4:10pm. The C.H.A.O.S. Haunted Attraction Operator Certification test will be offered from 4:10pm until 5:30pm immediately following the C.H.A.O.S. training session.
 
Cost for the program is $80.00. Checks can be made payable to NWSC Safety Seminar.
 
Cost for optional C.H.A.O.S. testing: $50.00. Checks can be made payable to Mobile Midway Safety Institute, LLC.
 
For more information or to register, please email Phil Slaggert at pslaggert@msn.com.

Past C.H.A.O.S. Seminars

• TransWorld 2008
• Midwest Haunters Convention 2008