are trampoline equipments safe? Things to watch out while using trampoline equipments 2023
We all love to bounce in trampoline equipment but are you guys aware of trampoline equipment injuries? Trampolines have been a well-loved staple of the Australian backyard for decades – so loved are they that trampoline parks have started to pop up all over the country. Lately, though, trampoline equipment has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. Serious injuries ruin the fun. Injuries are a part of any sport, and trampolining is no exception. More popular amongst children than riding a bike (68%) trampolining (79%) sees 1 in 6 children sustain injuries such as broken bones, concussions, and sprains. As per the reports between 2012-2017, trampoline parks saw nearly 500 children present to hospital emergency departments with injuries including fractures and spinal injuries.
The Highs and Lows of having fun with trampoline equipment: 8 things to look out for while using trampoline equipment
Here, we have provided expert opinions on a range of trampoline matters. Read our list of 8 learnings from when things went wrong.
Trampolines equipment: 8 things to look out for while using trampoline equipment
- Trampoline edges are hard and can be dangerous – give them a wide berth, jump in control, always jump to the middle and be careful getting on and off.
- There are hard structures under the padding, sometimes the padding is not enough, or limbs slide under the padding (can result in broken bones).
- Look for signs of fraying at the edge of the mat – even at parks.
- If jumping high, ensure there is nothing under the trampoline that you can hit.
- If the padding is raised it can (and has) resulted in tripping hazards.
- If jumping into foam areas, check the depth, location of foam (has it moved to the edges), and the “springiness” of the foam, foam wears with time.
- Multiple people on one trampoline account for many accidents, either avoid or ensure you know who is jumping and can “adjust” to the impact of their bounce.
- Check weight, size, and jump height limits. At trampoline parks ask the staff what the limits are and what to be wary of.
End note
safety is better than cure, as it is always said. The present article well elaborates on the same sentence with the context of trampoline equipment that is loved by all. One should always read the safety manual provided by the manufacturer to avoid such accidents and injuries.