David Avery
Media Features
Thrills to Chills Documentary
Trailer: Out of Control: Amusement Parks: From Fun to Nightmare | RMC Story
Brian D. Avery is highlighted for his expertise in amusement park safety, exploring how thrilling rides can become nightmarish due to safety failures.
Insights on Ride Safety
Candid Conversation
Experts raise concerns about a proposed public records exemption for amusement rides
Brian D. Avery, a leading amusement ride safety expert, and media law professionals have raised significant concerns about a proposed Florida law that could restrict public access to records of ride incident investigations. Avery highlights that such exemptions could hinder transparency and compromise safety improvements crucial for protecting the public. This proposal, if passed, might delay critical safety information from reaching the public, impacting efforts to enhance amusement ride standards.
Insights on Ride Safety
Brian's TEDEd Lesson
How rollercoasters affect your body
- Brian D. Avery
In 1895, crowds flooded Coney Island to see America’s first-ever looping coaster: the Flip Flap Railway. But its thrilling flip caused cases of severe whiplash, neck injury and even ejections. Today, coasters can pull off far more exciting tricks and do it safely. Brian D. Avery investigates what rollercoasters are doing to your body and how they’ve managed to get scarier and safer at the same time.
Insights on Ride Safety
Hidden Ride Risks
Why Roller Coasters Are Typically Safe: The Real Danger in Amusement Parks
In an insightful interview on Cheddar News, Brian D. Avery discusses why roller coasters are typically safe attractions. He then highlights a surprising hazard in amusement parks: inflatable amusement devices, which pose greater risks than many realize. Watch the full interview to learn more about amusement ride safety.