Bounce a Lot Castles (West Kilbride)

Terms and Conditions of Hire

 

Item(s) __________________________15’ x 15’ Bouncy Castle______________________________

Principle Hirer ______________________________________________________________________

Address____________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

 

The indemnity granted to the supplier under their Public Liability policy will not apply in connection with the legal liability for claims arising out of injury to persons, or damage to property, where these terms and conditions are not observed.

 

1.        Height – Nobody over……. 5 Foot……. is allowed to use the equipment.

2.        Weight – Nobody over the weight of ……..8 stone…………is allowed to use the equipment.

3.        Age – Nobody over the age of ….12…. is allowed to use the equipment.

4.        Where it is allowed under condition number 3 each person using the equipment who is over the age of 18 should sign the attached waiver before using the equipment provided except where the hired equipment is being supervised by the supplier.

5.        The supplier should determine the minimum number of attendants needed to operate the device safely, and ensure that at least this number is on duty when the device is in operation. A minimum number of attendants needed to operate the device safely is ……One…….. .

6.        Alcohol – It is required that the supervisor allow that no person under the influence of Alcohol be allowed to use the equipment at any time.

7.        Suppliers Responsibility –If you have any reason to believe that the equipment has not been supplied in accordance with the below summary of HSE PM 76, do not sign these terms and conditions until you are satisfied the equipment is safe for use.

8.        Weather – The above equipment has been designed for use in indoor/outdoor conditions. However when wet the equipment may become slippery and therefore increase the possibility of injury to the users. In such cases the equipment should not be used. Where there are high winds the equipment should be deflated.

9.        Responsibility for loss/damage – The Principle hirer accepts full and complete responsibility for all loss or damage to the above stated equipment whilst it is under their custody and control.

10.     HSE PM 76 – The equipment as stated above should be erected, operated, supervised and used in accordance with the Guidelines as set out in HSE PM 76, a summary of the relevant sections of which are attached as part of these Term and Conditions of Hire.

11.     The undersigned person who is over 18 years of age agrees as principle hirer of the above equipment to enforce the above terms and conditions.

12.     The above terms and condition to prevail over all others implied or written, at all times.

 

HSE PM 76 Summary

 

Suppliers/erectors responsibility

 

It is a condition of the Policy under which the Indemnity is being granted that the following inspection is carried out by the erector and such inspection should include:-

 

a)                    All anchor points are intact and not damaged.

b)                    Anchor ropes are not worn or chaffed.

c)                    Anchor stakes and their location remain sound for continued use.

d)                    The wall to tower fixings are not torn.

e)                    There are no holes or rips in the surface or seams of the bed and step/front apron.

f)                    When fully inflated all walls and towers (when fitted) are firm and upright and the pressure in the bed and step/front apron are sufficient to give a reliable and firm footing.

g)                    The blower has no exposed wires or lose bolts, screws etc and that the mesh guards over the air inlet and outlet are secured and intact.

h)                   Electric cables are not worn or chaffed and that plugs, sockets and switches are not damaged.

 

Hirers/supervisors responsibility

 

1.        Ensure that all users remove their footwear (except socks) and any other hard, sharp or dangerous objects from their persons such

as buckles, pens, purses etc.  Spectacles are best removed.

2.        Not allow anyone to bounce on steps/front apron.

3.        Not allow anyone to climb or hang on the outside walls.

4.        Not allow users who are taller than the outside walls when standing on the inflated bouncing surface to use the device.

5.        The operators should be proactive and use a whistle or other device and take action at the first sign of any misbehaviour.

6.        Ensure that the equipment is not overloaded.

7.        Larger or more boisterous children should be segregated from small ones and a number of users at any one time should be limited to that figure which allows each user enough room to play safely.

8.        Periodically check anchor stakes for movement and ensure they remain secure.

 

 

 

Signed____________________________Name_______________________________Date_____________