Trampolines can be a fun backyard or summertime activity for people of all ages. While most can be safely used if everyone follows the directions and rules carefully, accidents can easily happen. One way an accident can happen is if the trampoline is wet or is used in water-related activities. The wet surface can make you lose your balance easier. Learning how to protect yourself will result in a decreased risk of serious injury or death.
Injury Prevention
One of the prominent injuries related to a wet trampoline is a neck injury. This can also include the back and spinal cord. This type of injury can have serious health consequences and in some cases cause paralysis or brain damage. Other injuries, including scrapes, bruises, concussions and breaks, can incur from falling off the trampoline onto the ground, on to another object, landing the wrong way or having someone else fall on you. You can prevent injuries by making sure the trampoline mat is dry and without holes or tears, use the trampoline in well-lit areas, have a supervisor to assist if there is a problem and wear a life jacket if using a water trampoline.
Fall Prevention
You should never use your trampoline to jump into a pool or lake. This can cause you to accidentally hit the sides of the trampoline or the surface of the pool much harder than if you were jumping off a dock or diving board. The surface of the trampoline may also become wet easier, possibly leading to slippery conditions. You should also install a trampoline safety net around the perimeter of your trampoline. This will allow provide additional protection from falling off the trampoline.
Capacity
Most trampoline injuries occur as more people try to use it at the same time. It is important to always limit the use of the trampoline to just one person at a time. Even if you are sitting on the trampoline while another is jumping, it can still cause enough force to throw you both off. If the trampoline is wet because of weather conditions or getting in and out of a pool, it can make it more difficult to find balance and traction because of additional weight shifts from other jumpers.
Entry And Dismount
Getting on and off of a trampoline is a serious safety concern. Your feet may be wet or damp due to walking in the grass, getting out of a pool or a water hose. If your feet or hands are wet, you may slip as you are trying to get on. It is important to dry yourself completely and have a small stool or step ladder to step onto the trampoline and to get off safely.
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