Safety Operating  Guidelines
Inflatables are fantastic fun, please help us to help you enjoy your time using ours

Our Pledge to you

The inflatables we have for hire have been constructed to a high standard and maintained to that high standard.  They are checked on delivery and inspected when packed away.

Safety is our main priority

Our business is providing you with safe fun and a high quality, friendly, reliable service that you can depend on not to let you down. 

You and your children’s safety are paramount to us!  In order for you to get the most fun and enjoyment from our equipment please observe these simple guidelines.

	Try and ensure children are grouped together in similar sizes for playing on the equipment this makes your supervisory role easier and prevents larger children accidentally hurting the smaller children.
	Common sense will determine how may children of any one size can play safely on the equipment. As a guidance, 6-8 children on our 11 x 13 units and 8-10 on our 11 x 15 units and slide bouncers..
	Your children will be excited when the castle is delivered and probably want to see what’s going on.  Our friendly staff are happy to let them watch, but please ensure you maintain a safe distance as the castle is being erected and deflated.
	Please be aware of the electrical blower at the rear that runs constantly and maintains the inflation.  This area carries electrical cables and the air intake for the blower.  Please make sure children do not play in this area.
	Should the inflatable start to deflate for some reason, evacuate the equipment carefully and slowly. The inflatable is designed to deflate slowly to enable you to get off before it deflates.

 What should we check if there is a problem?

	Check that the blower is still operating
	Has something been sucked into, or covering the air intake of the blower?
	Has the circuit breaker supplied, tripped out?
	Has someone accidentally tripped over the cable and disconnected it?
	Has the air pipe become disconnected from the blower?
	Has the inflatable fabric been damaged?

Conditions of Use

	No adults allowed on the inflatable. The maximum age limit is 14 years.  Bright’N’Bouncy will not be held liable for any injury/loss occurring to anyone over the age of 14 who contravenes this Agreement.
	It is essential that use of the equipment is closely supervised at all times by a responsible adult (18+).  Statistics show that incidents mostly occur when use of the equipment is unsupervised.
	No shoes, glasses, jewellery, buckles, badges, key-rings, metal-studded clothing, pets, toys or other sharp instruments or any other similar items which could cause damage to others or the equipment, allowed on inflatable.
	No smoking, fires or barbecues to be used on/near inflatable.
	No face paints, party poppers, coloured streamers or "silly string" must be used near or on the inflatable.  They make a considerable mess and will permanently stain damage the unit for which the Hiree will be liable.
	Do not relocate the inflatable.  It has been positioned in a location that has been assessed for risks by our personnel.  If it must be moved for safety reasons, deflate it, disconnect and remove the blower then lift the inflatable (this can be done with a person lifting each corner) – do not under any circumstances drag it.
	Keep children off the equipment when inflating / deflating / deflated to prevent risk of injury and protect the inflatables structure.  Deflate the inflatable when not supervised or in use.  (ie., during adverse weather conditions).  The unit must not be used in wet and windy conditions and must also be suitably anchored at all times
	No food or drink shall be allowed on the inflatable.
	Do not allow children to swing, climb or sit on the inflatable walls.  If using a slide combination unit, do not allow more than one child at a time to be on the slide.  Do not allow children to bounce on the entrance walls of the slide.
	Do not overcrowd the inflatable or allow children to become  boisterous, push or collide with each other. Should this occur the unit is overcrowded. Common sense will determine how may children of any one size can play safely on the equipment (please see our safety guidelines).
	Inflatables installed into licensed premises must be operated in a fenced off, glass free area, deflated and securely stored when not in use, and supervised by Bright’N’Bouncy, the Hiree, or an adult (18yrs+) employee of the licensed premises at all times.
	Please warn children of the tie down points and make the area behind the inflatable, where the electrical blower is sited, out of bounds for children.
	Ensure all electrical connections, extension leads, plugs and sockets, as well as the blower itself, are adequately protected from rain or water ingress.
	Consider medical conditions of the children using the equipment (especially those with history of neck or back problems).   Asthmatics and children with special needs may require additional supervision while using this equipment.
	Ensure there is adequate first aid equipment available before using the equipment.  Any incident relating to the use of the inflatable (no matter how small), will be recorded in the accident book provided with full details, names of supervisors, witnesses, injured persons etc..
	The inflatable must be returned in an acceptable condition, i.e. clean, unsoiled and undamaged.   If it is badly soiled or damaged The Hirer will be expected to pay an additional charge to cover the cleaning costs and our loss of earnings if the inflatable is rendered out of commission for any reason

Click here for a copy of the Health and Safety Executive Guidance "Safe use and operation of play inflatables, including bouncy castles" ES No.7