| Document ID (ISN) | 77151 |
| CIS number |
01-1233 |
| Year |
2001 |
| Convention or series no. |
HSE Entertainment Information Sheet No.7
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| Author(s) |
Health and Safety Executive |
| Title |
Safe use and operation of play inflatables, including bouncy castles |
| Bibliographic information |
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, May 2001. 6p. Illus. 6 ref. |
| Abstract |
This information sheet provides guidance for those involved in the design, manufacture, importation, supply, inspection and safe use of inflatable devices used for play by young children, in particular to bounce, climb or slide. These devices are made from flexible fabrics, are kept inflated by blowers and rely on air pressure to maintain their shape. This guidance lists the possible hazards and outlines the precautions that need to be taken to avoid them. Contents include: inspections; buying and selling of inflatable devices; information to be provided by the supplier; recognized hazards; design considerations; maintenance; safe operation; training and accident reporting. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
United Kingdom; inflatable marquees; responsibilities; safe working methods; sports and recreation; itinerant entertainment services |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
falls of persons; safe layout; temporary electrical installations; fans; data sheet; anchor ropes; safe distances; risk factors; inspection; maintenance |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Commerce, services, offices
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Mechanical hazards, transport
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| Browse category(ies) |
Physical fitness programmes
Entertainment services and sports
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