USA/Netherlands: Har Kupers Receives 2017 AIMS International Safety Award

Recently, Har Kupers, COO of Vekoma Rides, was honored with the AIMS International Safety Award of the non-profit organization AIMS International, which had been awarded for the first time in 2016 (to Harold Hudson, cf. EAP news from October 21^st, 2016). “As we all know, safety is of utmost importance to the vitality of the amusement industry. We received many nominations for individuals deserving of this important award and are thrilled so many individuals are dedicated to improving safety for both guests and employees. The AIMS board of directors has selected one of the industry’s finest to receive the 2017 AIMS International Safety Award,” remarked Karen Oertley, AIMS Executive Director.

Jim Seay, AIMS International board member and Owner of Premier Rides, added: “Har is well known to the amusement industry for his thousands of hours work in development and support of EN, ISO and ASTM Safety Standards. He was instrumental in bringing the ASTM International standards development work into the EN Task Group harmonization effort and has worked for almost twenty years on an international amusement design standard as a contributor, facilitator and ambassador between EN, ISO and ASTM International. Har is also renowned for his amusement ride design and engineering expertise and is one of the foremost authorities on ride dynamics and guest safety […],” said Seay. (eap)