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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:
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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.
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Incorrect mounting and dismounting. . Carefully crawl out of and into the trampoline mat. Do
not jump off to the ground. Do not jump from a roof, or other object onto the trampoline. Small
children may need assistance to get on or off the trampoline. Do not step onto the suspension
system.
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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.
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Loss of control. A jumper who looses control will increase his/her chance of injury. Be sure to
familiarize yourself with the basic jumps before doing more difficult ones. Jumps 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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The adult supervisor must not be under the infuence of alcohol or drugs.
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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 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.
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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.
Unlimited access. The trampoline should be covered or dis-assembled when not in use.
This will prevent unsupervised small children from using the trampoline.
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The jumper must first learn all of the basic, fundamental bounces before attempting more difficult
ones. Low, controlled bounces are a good start before learning the basic landing positions and
combinations. Jumpers need to understand that the key to a successful jump is being able to
control.
Contact a certified trampoline instructor for more information.
Owner's & Supervisor's Role in
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 disassembled
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.
User's Role in
Preventing Injuries & Responsibilities