
Minimum Safety Requirements
- Structure must be properly
erected, operated, and maintained during its use.
- Fall zones must be correctly
padded.
- Manufacturer’s recommendations,
operating instructions, safety inspections, and maintenance
procedures must be followed.
- The device must be supervised and
monitored at all times by properly trained personnel.
- Applicable laws, standards, and
industry safe practices must be followed.
Inflatable Safety (Did You Know?)
- Inflatable's and inflatable slides
are one of the most dangerous amusement
attractions for young children.
- Blow-over's and collapses due to
equipment failure or improper setup can, and do, cause catastrophic
accidents.
- Inadequate supervision increases
the danger of broken bones and dislocations.
- Allowing younger
children to jump with older children is the most common safety
hazard cited by safety officials.
Private Rental Safety
- Safety officials are especially
concerned about the "Moon Bounce" type of inflatable's rented out for
private parties. Rental companies often operate with little or no
outside oversight.
- If you are renting an inflatable
jumper, ask about the operator's experience, safety record, and
training requirements.
- Make sure the jumper is set up by trained
professionals who are familiar with the equipment.
- Spend the extra
money to have a trained operator supervising the jumper at all
times.
Consumer Awareness
- Be aware of the risks.
- Pay attention to the
weather.
- Avoid inflatable's on windy
days.
- Make sure the inflatable
appears to be secured
- Make sure that the operator is
attending to his/her job.
- Supervise children closely.
- Limit the number of children
allowed in an inflatable jumper.
- Never allow older kids to jump
with younger children.