{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFS120342\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E (Published May 2021, replacing June 2019)\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIntroduction\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMany events organised and attended by members of The Scout Association have bouncy castles and inflatable play equipment (Inflatable) on site. This guidance aims to help those responsible consider the best options for a safe event and assess potential dangers before allowing their young people, adults or others to use the\u00A0Inflatable.\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EHiring a safe\u00A0Inflatable\u00A0for use at Scouting or public events\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe most likely way of sourcing an\u00A0Inflatable\u00A0is through a hire company. Remember that the organisers of the event may still be responsible for the actions of the Contractor so it is important to make sure that they have suitably considered any safety controls that need to be in place.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThey should provide you with risk assessments and method statements/ operating procedures to demonstrate this. Additionally, they should have suitable and sufficient Public Liability Insurance in place and up to date.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou should also be looking for confirmation that they have had inspections of their inflatable by either\u00A0\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://adips.co.uk/\u0022\u003EAmusement Device Industry Procedures Scheme\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0(ADIPS) or\u00A0\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http://www.pipa.org.uk/\u0022\u003EPIPA\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0(inspection scheme for inflatable play equipment).\u00A0\u00A0They carry out independent inspection regimes using standards recognised as best practice by the HSE.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe have additional guidance about\u00A0\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/managing-a-safe-scout-premises/managing-contractors-working-on-scout-premises/\u0022\u003EManaging Contractors Working On Scout Premises.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERisk assessment considerations\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe HSE has more\u00A0\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.hse.gov.uk/entertainment/fairgrounds/inflatables.htm\u0022\u003Edetailed guidance on safe set up and operation\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E to help you run your event safely.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere is additional HSE guidance on \u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.hse.gov.uk/entertainment/fairgrounds/inflatables/index.htm?utm_source=govdelivery\u0026amp;utm_medium=email\u0026amp;utm_campaign=guidance-push\u0026amp;utm_term=guidance-link-1\u0026amp;utm_content=inflatables-31-mar-21\u0022\u003Esafe supply, inspection and operation\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/span\u003E which give more detail about the requirements to those supplying the equipment and the inspection regimes that need to be in place where they are sealed inflatables.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBefore deciding which firm to hire the Inflatable from, their detailed risk assessment should include information relating to the following, which will help you with your own Risk Assessment:\u00A0\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EOperating a safe\u00A0Inflatable\u00A0for use at Scouting or public events\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBefore use begins take a moment to assess and review potential risks.\u00A0\u00A0This is especially important if you are operating the Inflatable yourselves.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDon\u2019t forget to appoint a\u00A0leader in charge\u00A0for your event.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETheir role is to take an overview of the event to check that all agreed safety controls remain in place and are monitored throughout for conditions or circumstances which may change their effectiveness. They must communicate the hazards and controls to all those needing to know.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EROSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) recommends that you ask yourself the following questions as part of your Risk Assessment, in addition to the points already highlighted above:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIs the\u00A0Inflatable\u00A0securely anchored?\u00A0All anchorage points should be used and if situated on hard ground mooring straps should be affixed to solid points.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAre impact-absorbing mats positioned at the open side of the\u00A0Inflatable\u00A0extending a suitable distance forward to ensure sufficient protection?\u00A0If the\u00A0Inflatable\u00A0is on soft ground (e.g.: sand) it may not be necessary to use mats.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDoes the\u00A0Inflatable\u00A0seem overcrowded?\u00A0There should be a sign displaying the maximum number of children allowed on the bouncy castle at any one time.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAre users instructed to remove sharp articles of clothing such as shoes, buckles and jewellery?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAre the rules being enforced?\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0 \u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIs there evidence that the attendant is monitoring and controlling the users?\u00A0Horseplay should not be allowed, and users should not climb on the walls of the inflatable. 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