If you are operating or hiring bouncy castles and inflatable equipment, safety guidelines must be followed.
The Health and Safety executive has issued the following safety advice:
Bouncy castles and other play inflatables: safety advice
It follows the tragic death child on an inflatable amusement device in Norfolk in 2018, and a further incident on an inflatable slide at Woking in 2021, where 8 children were taken to hospital.
Other safety advice for bouncy castles and inflatables
The Pertexa Inflatable Play Accreditation (PIPA) is an inspection scheme set up by the inflatable play industry to ensure that inflatable equipment conforms to recognised safety standards. Information can be found on the PIPA website.
The Amusement Device Inspection Procedures Scheme (ADIPS) ensures amusement devices are regularly inspected and certified as safe for use by competent persons. Information can be found about the scheme on the ADIPS website.
