| Hazard |
People at risk |
Action taken |
Notes |
| Injury due to slipping/falling |
Participants |
A responsible adult must supervise the children and be sure their behaviour is under control. Only the Service Provider should move and position the equipment |
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| Slipping on equipment in adverse weather |
Participants |
Soft Play may not be used in wet or windy weather and must be covered up and removed from the site in the event of such weather |
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| Injury due to incorrect use of Soft Play equipment |
Participants and event attendees |
A responsible adult must supervise the children and be sure their behaviour is under control. People over the age designated by the Service Provider may not play on the equipment. Unintended use of the Soft Play equipment (e.g. using blocks as stools) is not permitted |
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| Injury due to colliding participants |
Participants |
A responsible adult must supervise the children and be sure their behaviour is under control |
The Client is responsible for supervising the children when they are using the Soft Play equipment |
| Injury caused by over enthusiastic participant (pushing, shoving, etc.) |
Participants |
A responsible adult must supervise the children and be sure their behaviour is under control |
The Client is responsible for supervising the children when they are using the Soft Play equipment |
| Injury due to pre-existing conditions (e.g. asthma, heart condition, etc.) |
Participants |
The Client and parents/guardians of the child are responsible for determining if the child is physically able to play on the soft play equipment |
It is advised you seek the advice of a medical professional to determine if a child with a medical condition is able to play on the soft play equipment |
| Choking |
Participants |
No gum, sweets, food, or drinks may be taken on the soft play equipment |
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| Injury from loose objects |
Participants |
All jewellery, badges, glasses, wallets, watches, shoes, etc. must be removed before playing on Soft Play |
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| Injury due to equipment breaking/tipping when overloaded |
Participants |
Soft Play equipment has weight restrictions/advisories and if in doubt, the Client may ask the Service Provider at the time of booking what these are |
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| Injury from damaged/broken balls in ball pool |
Participants |
The Soft Play equipment is checked thoroughly for damage and defects by the Service Provider before being set up for the Client. If damage is sustained to the equipment during use, the Client is advised to stop children from using the equipment immediately |
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| Injury from third party hazards |
Participants and event attendees |
Soft Play must be set up in the space provided by the Client, with a lot of space surrounding it, with no hazards such as fire hazards (e.g. barbecues, cigarettes), seating, crowds, nearby |
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| Injury due to falling equipment |
Participants |
Only the Service Provider should move and position the equipment |
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