Ensuring the Safety of Kids in Jumping Castles: Three Important Things to Make Sure
Children’s jumping castles are a big hit during events and parties. The question is, are they safe? If you’ve set them up according to the Australian national standards, they are.
All jumping cattle operators are bound to these standards. But as a parent, you also have to do your own research in making sure that you are getting a bouncy castle from a reliable and compliant rental service company.
The most recent heart-breaking tragedy in Tasmania is the reason why we all need to adhere to specific standards when we set up a jumping castle. Because let’s face it, kids love playing in jumping castles, but a bit of safety insight can spell the difference between having fun or having an accident.
With Blast Entertainment, we make children’s safety a priority every time you hire a jumping castle. We also encourage parents to ask queries for the security of the kids. If you are using a jumping castle for an event, make sure that it is:
Anchored to the ground properly
Land-borne inflatable devices can be a hazard if not correctly tethered to the ground. A poorly set-up inflatable is susceptible to the following risks:
- ●Becoming airborne due to strong winds and gusts of air
- ●Collapse
- ●Injury due to instability of the device
There are many ways to secure that a jumping castle is appropriately anchored to the ground. The key here is to check what kind of area will the bouncy castle be placed on. At Blast Entertainment, we strictly abide by the Australian National Standards in operating these inflatable devices. We make sure that the jumping castle hire Gold Coast inflatable is set correctly on the area. Here are some of the measures we take to do it:
If the inflatable will be outdoors on grass, we use pegs to anchor it firmly to the ground.
If the inflatable will be outdoors on grass, but pegs are not allowed, we use sandbags that can stabilize the jumping castle and hold it on the ground.
If the inflatable will be set up indoors or outdoors on concrete and bitumen, we use sandbags to secure the jumping castles. In addition, we also include rubber mats to cover the area where patrons might accidentally fall off. The rubber mats will serve as impact-absorbing material to prevent children from getting hurt.
Cleaned and disinfected after use
Before the pandemic, it only makes sense that an inflatable for hire should be properly washed after each use. Now that we live in a time of a global pandemic, it is mandatory that these inflatable devices be cleaned plus disinfected after each use.
It would be simply unacceptable to find nasty old gum or sticky soda spills on the jumping castle play area. At Blast Entertainment, we hold hygiene and cleanliness to a high standard. A jumping castle should be a clean and safe space for children to play in.
Monitored for wear and tear
As with other devices, jumping castles are subject to wear and tear. If these are being rented out, chances are, they can be damaged over time.
The jumping castle operator should be responsible for regularly checking the inflatable devices for any sign of rips or degradation. Once you receive a rented inflatable device for your event, you should watch out for any tears or other damages during the installation. Immediately inform the operator if you see signs of wear and tear.
At Blast Entertainment, our patrons' safety is a priority. We regularly check our inflatable devices and retire those which are not suitable for safe use. That is why we usually include new designs every year. This is to ensure that our patrons are using inflatables that are in good condition are safe to use.
Are you ready to hire a jumping castle for your event?
If you decide to get a jumping castle hire Gold Coast inflatable for your next party, get it from a rental shop that you can trust.
Blast Entertainment has been in the jumping castle rental industry for 15 years already. Our long experience in the industry speaks of the quality of our service and our inflatables for hire. We have provided bouncy castles for hire to over 10,000 events, from children’s celebrations to adult corporate parties. But don’t just take it from us. Hear it from other people giving us reviews too.
If you are ready to hire a jumping castle for your event, get it from Blast Entertainment.
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