Safety Tips

 At Atlantic Trampolines we are serious about safety as    well as being serious about fun. As members of the        Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA),   we fully support the advice the society gives on      trampoline safety, which can be found in full by clicking  on the following link:

http://www.rospa.com/leisuresafety/Info/LeisureSafety/trampoline-safety.pdf

Alternatively, if you have any safety concerns, please do feel free to call us on the TRAMPO-LINE 0800 032 5879. Our team are experts in trampolining and will be glad to advise you on how you can minimise risk and maximise fun for all the family.

July 5th - 11th is National Childhood Obesity Week, and in light of this we have produced an article on how trampolining can improve your child's health, have a look : Could trampolines help fix our kids' obesity problem?

June 21-27 2010 is National Child Safety Week, a campaign run by the Child Accident Prevention Trust, with this in mind we are highlighting the issue of trampoline safety, and are urging all parents to make sure their trampoline has a safety enclosure, you can read our press release on the campaign which details research on why you should have one.

To view our  press release on trampoline safety please follow this link:
 How safe are trampolines

To view or download our press pack, please follow this link:
 Atlantic Trampolines Press Pack


Can more than one person use it at the same time?

If you want to minimise risk then the answer is no. If the weight loading is not exceeded then it can be done, but it would be wrong of us to say this is advisable. Safest trampolining is with one person at a time and incorporating one of our safety enclosures. Collisions are one of the biggest causes of accidents on trampolines and be aware that it is usually the smallest person who gets hurt.

Do I really need a safety enclosure?

We would strongly recommend one. Using a safety enclosure will prevent the bouncer accidentally falling off the trampoline bed or jumping off when dismounting. Around a third of accidents occur when people fall or jump off a trampoline, so a safety enclosure should reduce the risk of accidents significantly.

Can my child use it safely on their own?

Again it's up to you, but our advice is that supervision reduces the risk of accidents.

Is a trampoline suitable for all ages?

Generally yes, but where you need to be especially careful is with children under six. They are best on the smaller trampolines which are designed for 3 years olds+.

Do you have any other safety advice?

Stunts should not be allowed as they carry a risk of severe head or neck injury. If your children are getting adventurous, encourage them to join a local trampoline club. For a national list of clubs see www.nightflyers.co.uk

Does it matter if my trampoline has rips, holes or tears?

Yes, any of these - or padding which has come off - can cause accidents. Your trampoline should be maintained in good condition at all times. If you need spare parts give us a call as we carry a huge range for all manner of trampolines. Our experts will simply ask you a few questions over the phone or email to find out exactly which type of parts you need. 

My garden slopes, can I still use a trampoline on it?

Yes. If the slope is gentle you may not even need to level your trampoline. However, if you do find the bouncer tends to keep jumping towards the lowest end you can recess the highest legs into the ground by digging a thin trench where they touch the floor.

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