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Safety Facts/Training

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Each inflatable can be inflated anywhere.

* False: the inflatable must be installed on level ground after a scene check has been completed:

•Scene checks looks for low hanging wires, anything that might be intrusive to the inflatable such as rocks, stumps, tree roots, etc. also any close water or electrical hazards.

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At any time during an event, if the wind begins to blow at a speed of ____________ all children should be immediately removed from the inflatable, then de-flate the unit.

*20-25 mph, inclusive of gusts. The unit should not be re-inflated for use at that event unless the wind slows to meet the criteria.

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Most units have a weight limit of 250 per person.

False, each unit is individualized for its characteristics. Many units are 250 lbs per person, but also having a limited number of participants allowed at one time based on weight and age Most units have criteria posted on the side of each unit.

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For safety reasons, it is best to group participants together by age, height, weight.

* True, the larger the participant, the fewer participants should enter a unit at the same time, depending on the unit. You would not want to place larger children or adults with smaller children.

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What should you do if a unit deflates unexpectedly ?

•There are two different types of units: enclosed and not enclosed•If the “not enclosed” unit deflates: assist the children quickly so that they do not get caught between vinyl layers (layering depends on how the unit is made) •If the unit is “enclosed”, encourage children to make their way quickly to the entrance/exit area. If a child is trapped in a deflated unit, help them out through the built in escape hatches or entrance/exit area.

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Other safety items good to know: Where the on/off switch to the blower

is How to reattach tube to blower Where the unit is plugged into Where the power box is located

(in case a circuit is blown)

Where a phone is located (in case of a medical emergency)

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What are the safety rules for all participant(s)?

Participants cannot wear glasses (of any kind), necklaces, bracelets, shoes, large metal belt buckles, No flipping or wrestling allowed No jumping from parts not intended for that purposeNo toys, food, drinks, toys or sharp objects are allowed

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All incidents should be reported to a company representative as soon as possible.

* True, if it is a public event, report an incident right away.If it is a private party, report the incident when a company Representative picks up the unit(s).

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If inflatables are being powered by a portable generator that needs refueled, the generator should be shut off first.

* False, if you need to refuel a generator you should: clear all the children off the unit first, then shut the unit blower off, Then shut the generator off, refuel the generator Then do the above steps in reverse order (start generator, turn on blower, after inflating allow children to re-enter).

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It is required by Mid-America Jumpers for you to:

To have the safety training Do a walk around with a representative for all

units rented before your event