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Poor Maintenance of Trampoline:
A trampoline in poor condition will increase your risk of getting
injured. Please inspect the trampoline before each use for bent steel tubes, torn mat, loose or broken
springs, and overall stability of the trampoline.
Weather Conditions:
Please be aware of the weather conditions when using the trampoline. If the
mat of the trampoline is wet, the jumper could slip and injure him or herself. If it is too windy, jumpers
could lose control.
Limiting Access:
When the trampoline is not in use, always store the access ladder in a secure
place so that children cannot play on the trampoline unsupervised.
TIPS TO REDUCE THE RISK ACCIDENTS
Jumper’s role in accident prevention
The key here is to stay in control of your jumps. DO NOT move onto more complicated, more difficult
manoeuvres until you have mastered the basic, fundamental bounce.
Education is also key to safety and very important. Read, understand, and practice all safety
precautions and warnings prior to using the trampoline. A controlled jump is when you land and take
off from the same location. For additional safety tips and instructions, contact a certified trampoline
instructor.
Supervisor’s Role in Accident Prevention
Supervisors need to understand and enforce all safety rules and guidelines. It is the responsibility of
the supervisor to provide knowledgeable advice and guidance to all jumpers of the trampoline. If
supervision is unavailable or inadequate, the trampoline could be stored in a secure place,
disassembled to prevent unauthorized use, or covered with a heavy tarp that can be locked or
secured with lock or chains. The supervisor is also responsible to ensure that the safety placard is
placed on the trampoline and that jumpers are informed of these warnings and instructions.
TRAMPOLINE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
JUMPERS
Do not use trampoline if you have consumed alcohol or drugs
Remove all hard and sharp objects from person before using trampoline
You should climb on and off in a controlled and careful manner. Never jump on or off the
trampoline and never use the trampoline as a device to bounce onto or into another object.
Always learn the basic bounce and master each type of bounce before trying more difficult types
of bounces. Review the Basic Skills Section to learn how to do the basics
To stop your bounce, flex your knees when you land on the mat with your feet
Always be in control when you are bouncing on the trampoline. A controlled jump is when you
land at the same spot that you took off from. If at any time you feel out of control, try to stop your
bouncing
Do not jump or bounce for prolonged periods of time or too high for a number of jumps
Keep your eyes in the mat to maintain control. If you do not, you could lose balance or control
Never have more than 1 person on the trampoline at any one time
Always have a supervisor watching you when you are on the trampoline
SUPERVISORS
Educate yourself with the basic jumps and safety rules. To prevent and reduce the risk of injuries,
enforce all safety rules and ensure that new jumpers learn the basic bounces before trying more
difficult and advanced jumps.
All jumpers need to be supervised, regardless of skill level or age.
