It’s that busy time of the year again and in light of a recent court case in England due to the death of a child – possibly due to the lack of anchorage – and the fact that the unit did not comply with current standards, it’s time to talk about protecting our kids. Please see the link below
https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/local-news/bouncy-castle-standards-summer-grant-14577547
It is time this industry took more control of how it regulates itself in light of the lack of government intervention. We feel that by becoming members of the industry body, then we can stand together to raise our standards and awareness of what customers should expect from hirers when they arrive at their home.
It is vital that every child experiences a fun and safe time when they use a bouncy castle, and any accident would be detrimental to our industry at a time when insurance premiums are already sky high.
In our industry we have a lot of responsible, hard working people who work to give the best experience possible while keeping everyone safe. Unfortunately, there are like in any industry, some who flout the safety aspect in order to undercut others and supply unsafe units. By standing together we can remove these people from the industry and make the business safer for user and hirers alike.
In these busy weekends ahead of us ,please make sure you use the correct anchorage and take note of the wind speed forecast. It is your responsibility to make sure you have a current ‘Safety Certificate’ for all your inflatables.
Choose a professional hirer for your next party.
Registered members of the Irish Inflatable Hirers Federation (IIHF) are fully insured and professional Bouncy castle and inflatable hirers. Check out our directory of registered members to make sure you are choosing a reliable and fully insured hirer for your next event.
If you have any questions regarding becoming a member of the IIHF please follow this link to our registration page.
