You may have some friends that enforce the fact that trampolines are unsafe and a dangerous form recreational activity for children, whilst other friends may feel strongly about trampolines being the perfect gift for every child. Continue reading
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Potential Trampoline Dangers
Like all activities, jumping on a trampoline involves a degree of risk. Most users are sensible and value trampolines for their safe and enjoyable recreational qualities. When used properly, trampolines provide an incredible amount of physical and mental health benefits. Unfortunately, accidents can and do happen. Usually, accidents are a result of jumpers’ negligence, poor judgment, or disregard for safety rules. Vuly strives to educate users on the common safety mistakes that users make. Read on for frequent safety errors, expert safety tips and advice! Continue reading
Safety Net Advice
One of the best ways to prevent serious injury during trampoline use is to invest in safety nets which provide a limited space for jumping. To gain the most from your trampoline use without worry of serious injury, it is highly recommended that you attach a safety net to your trampoline, especially when being used by younger children. Continue reading
Trampolines Safety Advice
Here at Vuly Trampolines we are passionate about your safety and wellbeing when using our trampolines. Following are a list of safety tips that we believe will make your trampolining experience much more safe and enjoyable. However, we hope that you will treat this list as the tips they are and don’t treat them as exact guidelines. Please contact the relevant government departments listed in the ‘Government Departments’ for further information on Australian guidelines and standards. Continue reading
Trampoline Injuries
Although there are many trampoline injuries, these are only caused if your trampoline is not safe! The number one way to ensure that your child is safe whilst bouncing on a trampoline is to always supervise them no matter what. This way, if any accidents do occur, you are there to help your child.
In 2008, a primary school-aged boy in Melbourne suffered a fractured forearm, dislocated elbow and internal bleeding after falling on a trampoline while playing on it. He required surgery three times and had to undergo four months of hand and finger treatment to repair nerve damage.
This incident goes to show that bouncing on an unsafe trampoline can cause major trauma and pain. Make sure that your trampoline is fully equipped and exceeds the maximum safety requirements before you let your children bounce away.
Here at Vuly, we provide top safety on our trampolines. Some of the safety requirements that we include are safety nets, safety pads and our zipped door entrance. Therefore, when you purchase a Vuly Trampoline, you know you are getting 100% safety benefits along with the trampoline itself.
Trampoline Safety
The safety of a trampoline is very important. There are three aspects which should be obeyed to enhance these safety benefits.
Firstly, every trampoline owner should be using a safe trampoline in a safe environment. In this case, padding on the frame should be used to avoid injuries if a child accidently hits the frame. It is ideal that the safety pads are a contrasting colour to the mat. Safety pads are designed to completely cover the steel frame and springs of the trampoline and hence, increase the safety benefits.
You should ensure that the area around your trampoline (ideally 1m-2m wide on all sides) is free from any hazards, such as walls, play equipment or garden furniture. There is also a minimum clearance of 8m overhead from the ground level to avoid objects like clotheslines, trees and wires. It is ideal that the clearance area around your trampoline is thickly layered with soft, impact-absorbing material,e.g. pine bark, woodchips or sand. This should be regularly racked to reduce compacting.
Secondly, young children bouncing on trampolines should take care when either themselves or someone else is using the trampoline. A child should never sit on the safety pads or go under the trampoline when someone else is jumping on it, expecially infants, as they can suffer serious injuries from falls, pinching and crushing. If the trampoline is not designed for more than one person, then make sure that only one child is bouncing on the trampoline at all times. It is also important to only allow your child to learn high-risk actions, i.e. somersaults, from a highly trained professionals.
The importance of bouncing in the centre of the jumping mat and climbing off the trampoline instead of jumping off cannot be emphasised enough. Children who jump off the trampoline are putting their health in great danger, as many injuries can occur.
Lastly, trampoline owner’s must regularly check the condition their trampoline is in. You must make sure your trampoline:
* mat does not have any holes or rips
* springs are intact and securely attached at both ends
* frame is not bent
* leg braces are securely locked
If you notice that your trampoline is not in good condition, then do not use it. It is also important that your children are supervised at all times when bouncing on the trampoline, in particular children under the age of six. Therefore, with all of these safety tips in place, you and your children should be bouncing away safely on their very own safely euipped trampoline.
Vuly Trampolines are one of the most safe trampolines in Australia.
Static Shock and Trampolines
If you have ever used a trampoline for a long period of time, you have probably also experienced the static shock that can come along with bouncing. Static shock occurs after an electrical charge is built up in the jumper, rendering him or her either negatively or positively charged. Once the jumper get off of the trampoline and touches something (or someone!) that can conduct electricity, a static shock can occur.
Nylon trampoline jumping mats are frequently responsible for creating an electric shock. The constant friction of the bare feet against the nylon jumping mat can occasionally create an unpleasant, albeit harmless, static shock. Although jumping on the trampoline in bare feet will reduce the risk of static shock, it won’t eliminate the risk entirely.
static shock?
Okay, readers, it is your turn! Have you ever had a static shock from a trampoline? In your opinion, what is the best way to prevent them from occuring? Let us know!
Circus Acadamies and Trampolines
Have you ever wondered where tight rope walkers learn their skills or where trapeze artists learn the tools of the trade? The answer is simple– circus academies!
Most circus academies are small but very welcoming institutions that teach students all about the circus business. They can range from the very prestigious to the small, grassroots organizations. They frequently offer aerial training, gymnastics/tumbling, hoop training, trampoline skills, and clowning classes. As an added bonus, many circus academies offer classes for children.
One of the most popular classes in circus academies is the trampoline training classes. Under the safety of professional supervision, students can perfect the flips, turns, spins, and tricks needed to secure circus employment. Students range from individuals who dream of the spotlight to stay-at-home moms who desire a hobby. The trampoline skills classes are especially popular because most people have at least some experience with trampolines. Some may find the skills to be daunting, while other remain unfazed by the acrobatic feats that they must perform.
Students learn the tools of the trade gradually and use professional equipment. Many students describe being very terrified at first, but they are thrilled to have learned exciting new skills by the end of the lesson.
Trampoline Injuries Highest in Summer
Did you know that trampoline accidents rank among the highest top summer injuries for children?
The higher amount of free time often means that children’s rates of injuries spike during the summer. In fact, medical professionals cite injuries sustained from falls as the most common trampoline hazard to children. These falls occur in backyards, playgrounds, and parks all across the nation.
Sadly, many of these injuries stem from poorly supervised children who are using trampolines. Children are often unaware that their summer fun can result in risky behaviours and may feel pressured by other children to attempt stunts that they would not perform under supervision. As a result, many unsupervised children suffer broken arms, broken legs, bumps, bruises, sprains, and strains.
The good news is that trampolines are incredibly safe tools for fun and fitness if used properly and under adult supervision. Here are some of our top tips to keep your family safe this summer:
- Always supervise children who are using the trampoline.
- Install a safety net to prevent falls.
- If you are concerned that your trampoline is being used while you are not there to supervise, place a small lock on the safety net. This will prevent any unauthorized users from accessing and using the trampoline.
- Never allow more than one child on the trampoline at a time.
- Never allow children to play underneath or around the trampoline.
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Trampolines and the Fire Brigade
Trampolines are notorious for providing hours of family fun, but many people do not realise that they have a long history with saving lives!
Fire brigades all around the world have been using trampolines to aid people who are in emergency situations. Frequently, firemen use trampolines to provide a safe landing for individuals who may be trapped in burning buildings. They position a high-quality trampoline underneath an open window and instruct the person in danger to jump out of the window and onto the trampoline mat. Upon landing, the person is cradled by the trampoline jump mat and gently rebounds until he or she can regain enough balance to stand up and walk away unharmed.
Perhaps the most impressive thing about these fire brigade trampolines is their sheer size. These trampolines are much larger and of a much higher quality than recreational trampolines. These powerful trampolines feature pads on top of the jumping mat to absorb shock and to increase the safety of the jumper.
Do you know of anyone who has been saved by a fire brigade trampoline? How did they describe the experience? What do you think the best thing about fire brigade trampolines would be?