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State safety board debates zip line regulation

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The state's Amusement Ride and Attraction Safety Board met to consider the growing use of zip line operations. | File photo

The state's Amusement Ride and Attraction Safety Board met to consider the growing use of zip line operations. | File photo

The Illinois Department of Labor's Amusement Ride and Attraction Safety Board met Tuesday to consider the growing use of zip line operations.

Illinois Department of Labor promotes and protects the rights, wages, welfare, working conditions, safety and health of Illinois workers through enforcement of the state labor laws. Regulates amusement rides and ensures compliance with all other labor standards.

Here's the meeting's agenda, as provided by the state:

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AMUSEMENT RIDE AND ATTRACTION SAFETY BOARD BOARD MEETING AGENDA Tuesday July 19 th, 2016 2:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER.Chair APPROVAL OF AGENDA.Chair APPROVAL OF MINUTES.Chair ? Board Meeting of July 23rd, 2015 ? Board Meeting of January 14th, 2016 OLD BUSINESS.Chair ? Rider Safety / Responsibility Language NEW BUSINESS…………………………………………………………………………………Chair ? Introduction of New Chief Ride Inspector ? Growth of zip line operations ? Division Manager Report ? Extreme Air 5K obstacle race PUBLIC COMMENTS/QUESTIONS.………………… Members of the Public ADJOURN

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