ABOUT ME
ANDREAS TANZER PRI, ICAE
President, Founder and Principal Consultant
An industry veteran with a passion for ensuring the highest safety standards in water park and amusement ride operations. With over 38 years in the Waterpark and Amusement industry I have a very unique perspective and knowledge about the industry as a whole. I am an AIMS certified Level 3 Professional Ride Inspector (PRI) and part of a certified group of Level 3 PRI's in North America.
Industry Involvements:
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Member ASTM F24 on Amusement Rides & Devices since 2003
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Member of AIMS International – 2006 to present
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Member of WWA – 1986 to present
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Member of IAAPA – 1987 to present
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Member of CSA Group – 2006 to present (for Z267)
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NAARSO Associate Member
Industry Standards Development:
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ASTM F24 Executive Committee Vice-Chair – January 2020 to present
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ASTM F24 Executive Committee General Secretary – January 2014 to 2019
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ASTM F24.70 Water Related Devices – Sub Committee Chair 2008 to 2018
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ASTM F24.80 Canadian Harmonization Task Group member 2006 to present
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ASTM F2376 Task Group Chair 2004 to 2018 – Chaired the Task Group which worked to have the Waterslide Standard created and then adopted and published in 2006.
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ASTM 2461 Task Group Chair 2007 to 2013 - Chaired the Task Group which worked to have the Aquatic Play Standard created and then adopted and published in 2009.
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TSSA Amusement Devices Advisory Council Member – 2015 to present
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IAAPA’s “Subject Matter Expert Writer” for IAAPA’s Certification Program (2020)
Awards / Certifications:
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TSSA - Technical Standards and Safety Authority (Ontario, Canada)
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2024 TSSA Safety Legacy Award
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Presented for being a leading figure in professional water-ride design and developing industry standards and safety regulations for the waterpark industry.
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TSSA’s annual Safety Awards recognize individuals and organizations that go beyond their regular call of duty to improve safety outcomes for Ontarians. The Legacy Award, in particular, is given to those with a longstanding commitment to safety conscientiousness in their field.
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ASTM F24
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2023 ASTM Standards Development Award
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for ASTM F3493 Standard for Measuring Dynamic Characteristics of Waters Slide Systems Creation
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2009 ASTM Standards Development Award
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for ASTM F2461 Aquatic Play Standard Creation
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2006 ASTM Standards Development Award
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for ASTM F2376 Waterslide Standard Creation
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World Waterpark Association (WWA)
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2015 Kelly Ogle Memorial Safety Award – Personally for work in the industry and promoting Industry Safety through ASTM
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2009 Kelly Ogle Memorial Safety Award – ASTM Aquatic Play Task group
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AIMS International
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2020 AIMS Professional Ride Inspector (PRI) Certification
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2017 AIMS Certified Ride Inspector (CRI) Certification
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2016 AIMS Associate Ride Inspector (ARI) Certification
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International Amusement Parks & Attractions (IAAPA)
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2016 IAAPA Certified Attractions Executive (ICAE)
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I strive to ensure the safety of water park and amusement rides globally. I offer guidance for operations and maintenance by using my vast industry and standards knowledge encompassing over 38 years.
I specialize in providing comprehensive consulting services for water parks and amusement ride operators. With a focus on safety and compliance, I offer expert guidance to ensure the safe, smooth and secure operation of your facilities. I bring decades of industry experience to deliver tailored solutions that meet the highest industry standards of safety which translates to guest satisfaction.
