Home Trampoline Safety Tips

• Competent adult supervision and instruction is needed for children at all times.

• The supporting bars, strings and surrounding landing surfaces should have adequate protective padding.

• Place the trampoline away from structures, trees and other play areas.

• Only one person should use a trampoline at a time.

• Spotters should be present when participants are jumping.

• A surrounding net around the perimeter of the trampoline may help reduce the number of injuries from falls but should not be used as a substitute for adult supervision.

• Somersault or high-risk maneuvers should be avoided without proper supervision and instruction; these maneuvers should be done only with proper use of protective equipment, such as a harness and under the supervision of qualified instructors.

• Do not use the trampoline in inclement weather conditions like rain or snow.