If the bouncy castle, inflatable or trampoline is hired with a supervisor, the supplier must have their own Public Liability Insurance.
If however the bouncy castle, inflatable or trampoline is hired in, and its use is to be controlled by you then the following will apply:
- An adult representative is to act in a supervisory capacity at all times
- Only allow children of similar age and size on at any one time
- Avoid any over-crowding and ensure that the manufacturers recommendations for numbers are not exceeded
- Soft matting should be positioned to cover any hard surface at the open front and/or sides
- Make sure that users remove any potentially dangerous objects such as jewellery or shoes
- Ensure that the bouncy castle or inflatable is moored securely to the ground at each anchor point
- Never use a bouncy castle or inflatable in high winds or wet weather
- Ensure that a trampoline is fitted with safety side netting to prevent falls and that it is not used by more than one person at a time
- No food or drink shall be allowed on the equipment
- No person over the age of sixteen (16) shall be permitted on the equipment unless such equipment bears the prefix “adult”. Where “adult” use is permitted, adults and people under the age of sixteen (16) are not permitted to participate on the same equipment at the same time