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Somersaults: Landing on the head or neck, even if it may happen in the center of the trampoline, increases the risk of neck and back injury,
which can lead to paralysis and even death. This can occur if the user makes an error and falls forward or backward. No somersaults should be
attempted on the trampoline.
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The probability of an injury increases if more than one person jumps on the trampoline and loses control of their jump. Users may collide with
each other, fall off of the trampoline, fall on the springs, or land wrongly on the jumping mat. Smaller users will be more easily hurt in that case.
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Climbing on and off the trampoline: The jumping mat is approximately a meter above the ground. Jumping off the trampoline on to the floor or
another surface can lead to injury. Jumping on the trampoline from a building roof, a terrace or other objects can lead to injury. Small children
need assistance when climbing on and off the trampoline. Be careful when climbing on and off the trampoline. Do not step on the springs or
spring guard mat. Do not use the spring guard mat for climbing on and off the trampoline.
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Hitting the frames or springs: It can lead to injury by hitting the frames or falling into the springs when jumping up and down on the trampoline.
Please stay in the center of the mat when jumping. Make sure the spring guard mat remains in place and cover the frames and springs. The
spring guard mat is not intended to support the weight of a person. Do not step onto or jump directly to the spring guard mat.
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Loss of control: When users lose control of their jump, they can land on the jumping mat in the wrong way, or land on the frames or springs, or
fall off of the trampoline. A controlled jump is one where the jumper lands and jumps from the same spot. Before a more difficult jump maneuver
is practiced, the basic controlled jump should be mastered perfectly and continuously. If trying a jump maneuver that exceeds the abilities of the
jumper, there is a danger of losing control. In order to regain control of the jump and land correctly, knees should be completely bent upon
landing.
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Under the influence of drugs or alcohol: The possibility of injury rises, if the user is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. These substances
weaken the response, faculty of judgment, spatial awareness, coordination and motor functions of the concerned users.
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Collision with objects: The possibility of injury will increase, if other people, animals or objects are under the trampoline in the jump, jumping on
the trampoline while carrying sharp or fragile objects, or placing the trampoline too close to electric cables, tree branches or other obstacles.
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Poor maintenance of the trampoline: Users can hurt themselves if the trampoline is in bad condition. A torn jumping mat, a bent frame, missing
springs or missing spring guard mat must be replaced before using the trampoline. The trampoline should be examined before each use.
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Weather conditions: A wet jumping mat is too slippery for safe jumping. Gusting or heavy winds can lead to a loss of control when jumping. In
order to lower the possibility of an injury, the trampoline should be only used under suitable weather conditions.
Methods of Accident Prevention
Role of the User in Prevention Accidents
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A basic knowledge of the trampoline by the user is essential for security.
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All users of the trampoline must learn firstly how to accomplish a low controlled jump as well as the fundamental landing positions and
combinations before turning to advanced jump exercises.
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Users need to understand why they must firstly control their jump before they practice other movements.
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A controlled jump is one where you can land and take off from the same location.
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The first lesson is the understanding of the correct order in developing jumping skills on a trampoline.
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For further information or exercise materials, please turn to a trained trampoline teacher.
Role of the Supervisor in Prevention Accidents
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It lies in the responsibility of the supervisor to guarantee that the users use the trampoline under a reasonable and experienced supervision.
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Rules and warnings in this manual must be applied and known by the users of the trampoline in order to reduce the possibility of accidents and
injury.
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In the case that supervision is not possible or sufficient, the trampoline should be taken apart and stored in a secured place to guard against
unauthorized use.
