Please watch this training video, and read the instructions below.
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General Safety Operational Instructions
- Capacity for the unit will be listed on the Operational Requirements waiver given to the customer at the time of delivery. This capacity limit MUST be followed.
- Once the unit is set up in a location the unit, including stakes or weights, are not to be moved
- Keep inflatable away from heat sources such as fireworks, BBQs, smoking,
- Things such as wet face paint, food, sharps, silly string, are not allowed in or around the inflatable.
- Animals are not allowed in the inflatables.
- When using slides, participants must always go down feet first. Do not allow participants to jump from the top of the slide.
- Should a storm (high winds = 25km/hour, heavy rain, or lightning) begin while the unit is inflated, exit all participants, deflate the unit, unplug the blower and bring inside, and wait for the storm to clear. Ensure inflatable is wiped dry following storm before resuming use.
- Do not use the inflatable if you are wet or if the unit itself is wet unless the unit is labelled for water use. The surface will become very slippery. If the unit is wet/damp, please wipe with a towel or rag.
- Do not jump onto or into inflatable from higher surfaces such as structures, trees, ladders, etc.
- Do not climb up slides. After using the slide exit and return to the entrance to use the slide again.
- The inflatable can be inflated and deflated as necessary. Always ensure all participants have exited the inflatable before deflating.
- If power cuts out of the inflatable’s blower, do not panic. Ask the participants to exit the unit carefully.
- Should equipment malfunction or you do not understand the operating instructions, exit all participants and cease use immediately. Please contact our office at 905-765-8865. The office voicemail will have our current after-hours help number.
- Should someone become injured, or an accident occur, evacuate all other participants from inflatable and notify the operator/organizer of the event.
- There must always be a trained attendant at the amusement while in operation.
TSSA Certified Inflatables
Duty of licence holder and logbooks
- A licence holder shall ensure with respect to each amusement device operated by the licence holder that,
(a) the device is operated in accordance with this Regulation, the technical dossier filed with the director and the manufacturer’s instructions, where applicable, relating to the device;
(b) before the device is opened to the public each day, it is inspected and tested in accordance with the technical dossier and manufacturer’s instructions, where applicable, relating to the device;
Training records
- A licence holder shall ensure that a record of training provided to operators and attendants on amusement devices operated by the licence holder is kept in the log book referred to in section 14. O. Reg. 249/08, s. 12.
- The record shall indicate,
(a) the date of the training and the specific device on which the training took place;
(b) the printed name of the supervisor who conducted the training and the printed name of the trainee;
(c) a statement signed by the supervisor that the trainee is competent to perform the assigned duties after having taken the training specified in a documented training procedure that includes the manufacturers’ recommendations. O. Reg. 249/08, s. 12.
Attendants and operators
- A licence holder shall appoint a sufficient number of operators and attendants in respect of each amusement device operated by the holder to ensure that they are operated safely and in accordance with this Regulation. O. Reg. 221/01, s. 15 (1).
- A licence holder shall ensure that the attendants and operators of the holder are readily identifiable. O. Reg. 221/01, s. 15 (2).
- A licence holder shall ensure that,
(a) each operator of an amusement device of the holder has such knowledge, training and experience that,
(i) he or she is able to operate it safely without supervision, and
(ii) he or she is aware of the hazardous situations that may occur with respect to persons using the amusement device to which the operator is assigned.
(b) each attendant of an amusement device of the holder has such knowledge, training and experience that,
(i) he or she is able to carry out his or her responsibilities without supervision, and
(ii) he or she is aware of the hazardous situations that may occur with respect to persons using the amusement device to which the attendant is assigned. O. Reg. 221/01, s. 15 (3).
- An attendant who is assigned to an amusement device shall,
(a) be located in the area or at the position required by the manufacturer of the device or by the licence holder;
(b) be responsible for the safe functioning and use of the amusement device or component that is within the scope of the attendant’s duties as assigned by the licence holder in the technical dossier;
(c) ensure that persons move safely to or from the device;
(d) ensure that persons using the device are adequately instructed with respect to the use of the area and components under the attendant’s supervision; and
(e) ensure that all components of the device are engaged in order to fulfil their respective purposes and that all necessary safety measures in the circumstances are taken before a signal to operate is given to the operator or person using the device. O. Reg. 221/01, s. 15 (4).
- An operator shall be responsible for the safe operation and use of the amusement device or part of it to which he or she is assigned. O. Reg. 221/01, s. 15 (5).
- No operator assigned to an amusement device shall,
(a) operate or initiate the operation of the device unless signaled by an attendant that it is ready for operation or unless the operator is otherwise satisfied that all necessary safety measures in the circumstances have been taken to ensure the safe operation of the device;
(b) operate more than one amusement device at a time; or
(c) while on duty, leave the controls of the device unattended without taking measures to prevent the unauthorized operation of the device and ensure its safe operation. O. Reg. 221/01, s. 15 (6).
- A rider who has direct control over the starting, stopping and speed of a passenger carrying unit of an amusement device is not an operator despite the definition of “operator” in subsection 1 (1). O. Reg. 221/01, s. 15 (7).
Operation of amusement devices
- No person shall behave in or on an amusement device or do any work on an amusement device in such manner as to,
(a) impair the safe operation of the device; or
(b) endanger any person. O. Reg. 221/01, s. 13 (4).