HEALTH & SAFETY AND HIRE AGREEMENT
Including Terms and Conditions of Hire

It is the responsibility of the person who is hiring this Inflatable Equipment to ensure that all possible steps are taken to avoid injury or damage to the Inflatable and users.

Please ensure that the following Safety Instructions are followed:

A responsible adult must supervise the Inflatable at all times.

No Adults (unless inflatable is designed for their use).

No food, drinks or chewing gum to be allowed on or near the Inflatable which will avoid choking and mess.

All shoes, glasses, jewellery, badges and sharp objects MUST be removed before using the Inflatable. No pets allowed.

No face paints, party poppers, coloured streamers or silly string to be used either on or near the Inflatable.

No smoking or barbeques near the Inflatable.

Climbing, hanging or sitting on walls is DANGEROUS and must not be allowed.

Always ensure that the Inflatable is not overcrowded, and limit numbers according to the age and size of people using it. Try to avoid adults and small children from using it at the same time.

Ensure no one is pushing, colliding, fighting, doing somersaults or behaving in a manner likely to injure or cause distress to others.

If the Inflatable is not being used for any part of the day, please switch the blower off at the mains.
Do not allow anyone to bounce on the front safety step as someone could easily bounce off the inflatable and get hurt. The step is there to assist users in getting on or off!

Ensure that no-one with a history of back or neck problems is allowed on the Inflatable or anyone who is feeling unwell or intoxicated.

Do not allow anyone to be on the Inflatable during inflation or deflation as this is DANGEROUS.
In the event of heavy rain, it is strongly recommended that the Inflatable be switched off. Any wetness, including bubbling (which is normal) can be dried with a towel.

In the event that the blower stops working, please ensure all users get off the inflatable immediately. The blower has a safety reset button, try pressing this, also check the fuses and make sure the blower tube or deflation tube has not come undone or something has not blown onto and is obstructing the blower. In the event that it overheats, or loses power, switch the blower off at the mains, then switch it back on again 1 or 2 minutes later, and it should restart. If it does not, inform us straight away.

DISCLAIMER
Please note that all persons using this Inflatable do so at their own risk. The person/s or organization hiring this Inflatable equipment will be responsible/liable for any damage or injury occurring from or as a result of misuse or reckless use.

These guidelines are for the safety of all people using this equipment, and it is the sole responsibility of the hirer to ensure they are fully adhered to at all times.

Our Company cannot accept any responsibility for any injury caused to anyone using this equipment.

I have read the above agreement and fully understand and accept the conditions as above. I am aware that whilst in my care I am fully responsible for the inflatable and will pay for any loss or damage that may occur, this will include the inflatable being returned in an unacceptable condition i.e.: If it is in a dirty or muddy condition, I will be expected to pay an additional cleaning charge of £15.00.

CONDITIONS OF HIRE FOR HIRERS OF SUMO WRESTLING
This unit should be operated to the standards set out by the Health and Safety Executive (Guidance on Safety and Practice in Fairgrounds and Amusement Parks – ETIS7) and the Local Authority.

At all times you must act responsibly to operate the unit SAFELY and so avoid injury to any person using the unit and to avoid damage to the unit.

Operating Instructions:
All games must be sited on level area and at least 1.5 metres away from other obstacles.
Ensure that all cables, ropes and spare equipment are not creating an obstacle for any person at any time.
Your Sumo will be supplied with all necessary equipment. Under no circumstances must this equipment be modified, repaired or tampered with in any way. No additional equipment must be added to the Sumo without the written permission of Castle Capers Bouncy Castle Hire.

We strongly recommend that the area for the Sumo be cordoned off for safety and ease of operation. Fencing, ropes or even chairs will suffice.

The unit must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times and never left unattended.
Adults and children must not use the unit at the same time.

Do not allow participants with medical conditions (e.g. brittle bones, neck or back injuries, heart condition or temporary injuries), which may put them at risk of injury to use the unit.

All games are designed for specific age ranges. No person under 8 years should be allowed to participate.

All shoes, jewellery, glasses and sharp objects must be removed before using the unit.

Do not allow toys, food or drink to be taken onto the unit.

Do not allow Party Poppers, Silly String, Streamers to be thrown, taken or sprayed onto the unit. These materials can permanently stain the fabric and Hirer’s will be liable for compensation to Castle Capers Bouncy Castle Hire.

Before participants commence their bout, ensure that the safety helmet is fastened correctly. Should helmets become loose or dislodged during the joust STOP participants immediately.

Ensure that spectators do not encroach on the Sumo mat.

Lay out the suits onto the mat and get contestants to put on.

Do not allow participants to punch or kick.

Do not allow participants to deliver blows to the head.

Ensure that contestants stay on the mat. The round is won when your opponent is placed outside the marked ring, or is made to fall on his/her front or back. We suggest the best of three rounds.

On conclusion of the bout remove head gear and suit.

Before commencing next bout check that the mats are in the correct position.

In the event of rain do not allow the unit to be used.

Hirers are responsible for arranging adequate First Aid cover for the event.

Insurance:
Our insurance does not cover Hirers against theft or damage to hired units in their possession. Hirers will be responsible for repair or replacement costs for the hired equipment.