CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING:

• There should be a very low likelihood that participants can collide with each other.
• Preparing to participate in the inflatable should be quick and easy.  It should not take a lot of time to put on protective gear or strap into harnesses.
• There should be no loose buckles or exposed metal pieces that can come into contact with participants.
• The goal of participating should not be to engage in competitive physical contact with other participants.
• The sponsoring department or student organization should be on hand to monitor usage at all times.
• The vendor should be a member of SIOTO (Safe Inflatable Operators Training Organization),
• There must be a Contract in place with the vendor, which includes the following: Liability insurance requirements (GL, Auto, workers comp) and URI named Additional Insured. URI is fully indemnified in the agreement. A COI should be on file with department or student organization that hired the company.
• The vendor should be responsible for setting up, controlling, and removing the bounce house during the event.
• All Participants should sign a liability waiver.  (If the event involves minors a Parental Permission waiver is required)