How To Ensure The Safety Of Trampoline Park Equipment

As a popular indoor entertainment project in recent years, trampoline parks have attracted a large number of children, teenagers and even adults to participate. However, the high bounce characteristics of trampoline sports make it have certain safety risks, such as falls, collisions or sprains. Therefore, it is crucial to ensure the safety of trampoline park equipment. This article will analyze in detail how to improve the safety of trampoline parks from five aspects: equipment quality, site design, installation and maintenance, safety management, and user specifications.

1. Equipment quality: Choose trampoline equipment that meets safety standards

High-quality trampoline equipment is the basis of safety. All equipment should comply with international and national safety standards, such as EN 1176, ASTM F2970 or GB 26506-2011.

Key evaluation points:

Frame material: The trampoline frame should use high-strength galvanized steel pipes to ensure sufficient load-bearing capacity and deformation resistance.

Spring safety: The spring should be made of durable galvanized steel and wrapped with high-density foam or PVC to prevent direct contact from causing pinching or abrasions.

Trampoline cloth quality: Trampoline cloth should be made of high-strength PP (polypropylene) or PVC material, with tear-proof, anti-slip and anti-static functions.

Protective net and edge protection: The edge of the trampoline must be installed with a cushion or protective net of sufficient thickness to reduce the impact of falling.

Safety assessment recommendations: Check whether the equipment has been certified by an authoritative organization, such as TÜV, SGS, etc., and check the safety test report provided by the manufacturer.

2. Site design: reasonable layout to reduce collision risks

The design of a trampoline park should not only consider entertainment, but also minimize potential risks to avoid collisions and accidental falls.

Safety design points:

Trampoline area classification: Different areas are divided according to age, weight and activity type, for example:

Children's area (3-6 years old): There should be softer elasticity and thicker protective pads.

Ordinary trampoline area (over 6 years old): Suitable for most ordinary jumping activities.

Professional competition area: For experienced jumpers to perform difficult movements.

Buffer space: There should be enough space between each trampoline, and cushions or protective nets should be installed to prevent uncontrolled collisions.

Ceiling height: There must be enough height above the trampoline area (recommended **≥5 meters**) to avoid high bounces hitting the ceiling or lamps.

Emergency exits and passages: The venue must have clear escape routes to ensure that people can evacuate quickly in an emergency.

Safety assessment recommendations: On-site inspection of trampoline spacing, wall protection measures and escape routes to ensure that they meet safety standards.

3. Installation and maintenance: Regular inspections to ensure that the equipment is stable

Even if the equipment is of high quality, irregular installation and lack of maintenance will affect safety, so it is necessary to strictly follow the standard installation and conduct daily inspections.

Key maintenance points:

Installation standards: All trampoline frames, springs and protective pads should be installed by a professional team and undergo rigorous load and safety tests.

Daily inspection (daily): Check whether the springs are loose, whether the jumping cloth is damaged, and whether the protective net is firm.

Weekly inspection (weekly): Check whether all fixing screws and pads are damaged, and tighten or replace them.

Monthly inspection (every month): Test whether the spring force of the trampoline is uniform to prevent uneven spring force due to aging of the jumping surface or spring fatigue.

Annual inspection: A third-party safety agency will conduct load-bearing, material aging, and structural stability tests, and issue a safety report.

Safety assessment recommendations: Develop a complete maintenance record, fill out a report after each inspection, and keep it on file for future reference.