Accident Prevention - Hortensus 8FT Mode D'emploi

jumping techniques thoroughly before trying difficult jumps. The risk of injury is increased by
fatigue of the person jumping or by affecting a bounce which is beyond the persons bouncing
ability. Control can be regained by pulling the knees completely towards the body while landing.
Drugs and alcohol:
The risk of injury is increased under the influence of drugs and alcohol, as these substances will
impair the reaction time, the judgment, the stereoscopic vision, then overall coordination and
motor function of a person.
Foreign objects:
Do not use the trampoline if there are pets, other persons or objects beneath the trampoline. Do
not hold any objects while jumping on the trampoline and do not place any objects on the
trampoline while a person in jumping. Remove all branches, cables etc. which are above the
trampoline.
Poor maintenance:
A poor maintenance of the trampoline raises the risk of injury. Check the trampoline for torn or
worn bounce mats and protection mats, a bent frame or missing parts, loose or broken springs
and the overall stability of the trampoline. Check the trampoline before each use and replace all
missing parts immediately. The trampoline must not be used before it has been completely
repaired.
Poor weather conditions:
Only use the trampoline in good weather conditions. A wet bouncing mat is slippery. The person
jumping can lose control when jumping with strong winds.
Unlimited access to the trampoline:
Please store the ladder at a secure place when the trampoline is out of use in order to prevent
children from an unsupervised access to the trampoline.

Accident prevention:

The user's role with accident prevention:
Basic knowledge of the trampoline is indispensable for security. All users of the trampoline must
have been familiarized with the basic bounce and landing techniques before passing over to more
sophisticated bounces. The user effects a controlled bounce when he jumps off and lands at the
same place. For further details see paragraph "Basic bouncing techniques". For further
information please contact a skilled trampoline coach.
The supervisor's role:
The supervising person must know all safety instructions and is responsible for their observance.
If no appropriate supervision is possible the trampoline has to be dismantled and to be stored at
a secure place. It has to be covered by a tarpaulin which is secured by a chain and a lock. The
supervising person has to make sure that the users observe the safety instructions and the