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ACCIDENT CLASSIFICATION
Mounting and Dismounting: Be very careful when getting on and o the trampoline. DO NOT mount the
trampoline by grabbing the frame pad, stepping onto the springs, or by jumping onto the mat of the tram-
poline from any object (i.e. a deck, roof, or ladder). This will increase your chances of getting injured! DO NOT
dismount by jumping o the trampoline and landing on the ground regardless of the makeup of the ground. If
small children are playing on the trampoline, they may need help in mounting and dismounting.
Use of Alcohol or Drugs: DO NOT consume any alcohol or drugs when using this trampoline! This will increase
your chances of getting injured since these foreign substances impairs your judgements, reaction time, and
overall physical coordination
Multiple Jumpers: If you have multiple jumpers (more than on person on the trampoline at any on
time), you increase the chance of getting injured. Injuries could occur when you y o the trampoline, lose
control, collide with the other jumper(s), or land on the springs. Generally, the lightest person on the trampo-
line will get injured.
Striking the Frame of Springs: When playing on the trampoline, STAY in the center of the mat. This will reduce
your risk of getting injured by landing on the frame or springs. Always keep the frame pad covering the frame
of the trampoline. DO NOT jump or step onto the frame pad directly since it was not intended to support the
weight of a person.
Loss of Control: DO NOT try dicult manoeuvres, or any manoeuvres until you have mastered the previous
manoeuvre, or if you are just learning how to jump on a trampoline. If you do, you will increase your risk of get-
ting injured by landing on the frame, springs, or o the trampoline completely because you might lose control
of your jump. A controlled jump is considered landing on the same spot that you took o from. If you do lose
control when you are jumping on the trampoline, bend your knees sharply when you land and this will allow
you to regain control and stop your jump.
Somersaults (Flips): DO NOT PERFORM somersaults of any type (backwards or forwards) on this trampoline.
If you make a mistake when trying to perform a somersault, you could land on your head or neck.. This will
increase your chances of getting your neck or back broken, which will result in death or paralysis.
Foreign Objects: DO NOT use the trampoline if there are pets, other people, or any objects underneath the
trampoline. This will increase the chances of an injury occurring. DO NOT hold any foreign objects in your hand
and DO NOT place any objects on the trampoline while anyone is playing on it. Please be aware of what is over-
head when you are playing on the trampoline. Tree limbs, wires, or other objects located over the trampoline
will increase your chances of getting injured.
Poor Maintenance of Trampoline: A trampoline in poor condition will increase your risk of getting
injured. Please inspect the trampoline before each use for bent steel tubes, torn mat, loose or
broken springs, and overall stability of the trampoline.
Weather Conditions: Please be aware of the weather conditions when using the trampoline. If the mat of the
trampoline is wet, the jumper could slip and injure him or herself. If it is to windy, jumpers could lose control.
Never have more than one person bouncing on the trampoline.
Jumpers should wear t-shirt, shorts or sweats, and regulation gymnastics shoes, heavy socks, or be barefoot.
If you are just beginning, you may want to wear long sleeve shirts and pants to protect against scrapes and
abrasions until you master correct landing positions and form. Do not wear hard sole shoes, such as tennis
shoes, on the trampoline as this will cause excessive wear on the mat material. You should always mount and
dismount properly in order to avoid injury. To mount properly, you should PLACE your hand on the frame
and either step or roll up onto the frame, over the springs, and onto the trampoline mat. You should always
remember to place your hands onto the frame while mounting or dismounting. Do not step directly onto the
frame pad or grasp the frame pad. To dismount properly, move over to the side of the trampoline and place
your hand onto the frame as a support and step from the mat to the ground. Smaller children should be as-
sisted when mounting and dismounting the trampoline. Do not bounce recklessly on the trampoline since this
will increase your chances of getting injured. The key to safety and having fun on the trampoline is control and
mastering the various bounces. Never try to out-bounce another bouncer in terms of height! Never use the
trampoline alone without supervision.