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Trampoline Safety and Accident Prevention
As in most recreational sport, 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.
or death, even when landing in the middle of the bed.
• More than one person on the trampoline.
time can result in serious injuries.
• Incorrect mounting and dismounting.
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 and the
pads securely fastened. Do not jump directly onto the frame pad.
• Loss of control. A jumper who looses control will increase his/her chance of injury. Be
should be mastered, performed repeatedly before moving on to the next level. To regain
control and stop your jump, bend your knees sharply as you land.
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• Foreign objects. Please make sure there is nothing sharp under and around the trampo-
line. 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 8
feet above and 6 feet around the trampoline. Be careful of overhead wires, tree limbs etc.
• Bad weather. Do not use your trampoline in gusty winds or inclement weather. The bed
should not be wet.
• Poor maintenance of the trampoline.
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.
• Unlimited access. The trampoline should be covered or dis-assembled when not in use.
This will prevent unsupervised small children from using the trampoline.
Preventing Injuries & Responsibilities
The supervisor's role is to make sure the users know all the safety rules as well as learn
the basic, fundamental bounces. They need to enforce all the safety rules and warnings in
the manual, frame and labels. When a supervisor is not available, the trampoline may be
dis-assembled or covered to limit access. It is the supervisor's responsibility that the placards
with the Trampoline Safety Tips and Enclosure Safety tips are reviewed and all jumpers are
informed about the tips.
Preventing Injuries & Responsibilities
and combinations. Jumpers need to understand that control is key to a successful jump.
Following the tips in the placard is important.
Landing on the head or neck can cause serious injury, paralysis,
Use by more than one person at the same
Carefully crawl out of and into the trampoline bed.
Make sure you inspect the trampoline before
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