Inflatables & Bounce House Guidance for Risk Mitigation

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)