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TIPS TO REDUCE ACCIDENTS
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Mounting and Dismounting:
Be very careful when getting on and off the trampoline. Do
NOT
mount the trampoline
by grabbing the frame pad, stepping onto the springs or by jumping onto the mat of the trampoline from any object
(i.e.
the trampoline at the enclosure door only! Do
NOT
dismount by jumping off the trampoline and landing on the ground,
regardless of the makeup of the ground. If small children are playing on the trampoline, they may need help in mounting
and dismounting.
a deck, roof or ladder) ,this will increase your chances of getting
Make sure to climb on and off the
injured!
• Use of Alcohol or Drugs:
Do
NOT
consume any alcohol or drugs when using
the trampoline! This will increase your
chances of getting injured as these substances impair your judgment, reaction time and overall physical
co-ordination.
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Multiple Jumpers:
Only one person should be on the trampoline at a time. If you have multiple jumpers (more than
one person on the trampoline at any one time), you increase the chance of getting injured. Injuries could occur when
you
person on the trampoline will get injured.
lose control, collide with the other jumper(s), or land on the springs. Generally, the lightest
• Landing on the Frame or Springs:
When using the trampoline, stay in the center of the mat.
This will reduce your risk
of getting injured by landing on the frame or springs. Always keep the frame pad covering the frame of the trampoline.
Do
NOT
jump or step onto the frame pad directly as it was not intended to support the weight of a person.
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Jumper’s Role in Accident Prevention:
The key here is to stay in control of your jumps. Do
NOT
move onto more
complicated maneuvers 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.
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Supervisors Role in Accident Prevention:
They 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 should be stored in a secure place, disassembled to prevent
unauthorised use or covered with a heavy tarp that can be locked or secured with a lock or chains. The supervisor is
also responsible for ensuring that the safety placard is placed on the trampoline and that jumpers are informed of
these warnings and instructions.
If you do, you will increase your risk of getting injured by landing on the frame, springs or off the trampoline completely
• Loss
of
Control:
Do
NOT
try difficult
maneuvers or any move until you have mastered the previous one.
as you might lose control of your jump.
A controlled jump is considered landing on the same spot that you took off
from. If you do lose control when you are jumping on the trampoline, bend your knees sharply when you land and this
will allow you to regain control and stop your jump.
• Somersaults (Flips):
Do
NOT
perform somersaults of any type (backwards or forwards) on the trampoline. If you
make a mistake when trying to perform a somersault, you could land on your head or neck. This will increase your
chances of serious injury, which could result in paralysis or death.
• Foreign Objects:
Do
NOT
use the trampoline if there are pets, other people or any objects underneath the trampoline.
This will increase the chances of an injury occurring.
