TRAMPOLINE SAFETY AND
ACCIDENT PREVENTION
As most recreational sports, participants may be injured. This section covers
the 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 crawl out of and into the
trampoline bed. 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.
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 loses 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.
Alcohol and drug use. Because alcohol and drug use impairs the jumpers'
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 24 ft. above and 10 ft. 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. 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.
