TRAMPOLINE SAFETY AND
ACCIDENT PREVENTION
As in most recreational sports, participants may be injured. This section
covers the most common accidents. Responsibilities of the supervisors and
jumpers in accident prevention are also outlined.
The following are reasons why accidents happen:
Attempting somersaults.
Landing on the head or neck can cause serious
injury, paralysis, or death, even when landing in the middle of the bed.
More than one person on the trampoline.
Use by more than one person at
the same time can result in serious injuries.
Incorrect mounting and dismounting.
Carefully step out of and onto the
trampoline bed. Do not jump off to the ground. Do not jump from a table,
or other object onto the ground. Do not step onto the suspension system.
Hitting the frame.
Stay in the center of the trampoline when jumping. Injury
may result from hitting the frame when control is lost. Be sure the frame cover
is always on. Do not jump into the frame pad.
Loss of control.
A jumper who loses control will increase his/her chance of
injury. To regain control and stop your jump, bend your knees sharply as you
land.
Alcohol and drug use.
Because alcohol and drug use impairs the jumper’s
coordination, loss of control as well as injuries are greatly increased.
Foreign objects.
Please make sure there is nothing sharp under and around
the trampoline. Hitting objects under the trampoline can cause injury. Jumping
with a foreign object can also increase the chances of getting injured. Be sure
there is adequate clearance 10 feet above and 10 feet around the trampoline.
Be careful of overhead wires, ceiling fans etc.
Poor maintenance of the trampoline.
Make sure you inspect the trampoline
before every use. Check for punctures on the bed, sharp burrs on the frame,
stitching that has gone bad or loose elastic bands. If a replacement part is
needed, please call our hotline to order .
Storage.
Once the circular frame is assembled, it may not be taken apart.
Remove legs & store entire frame when not in use.
