Trampoline safety
Trampolining is an exhilarating activity, but safety comes first. These are the rules we ask every owner to follow, and the warnings that matter most.
Safety rules
- One person at a time. Only one person on the trampoline at any time, to avoid collisions.
- Jump within your skill level. Stay inside your comfort zone and avoid manoeuvres that exceed your ability.
- Do not land on the rubber or padding. They are not designed to take your weight. Land and jump in the centre of the bed.
- Remove jewellery and sharp objects before getting on.
- Do not use the trampoline in strong wind, rain or storms.
Safety warnings
- Risk of injury or death. Jumping outside your skill level can cause severe injury. Always jump within your limits.
- Supervision. Children should always be supervised by a responsible adult.
- No rough play. Avoid stunts and horseplay that could lead to injury.
- Never jump off a moving trampoline.
- Medical considerations. Consult a medical professional first if you have any pre-existing health conditions.
Weight limit
Our trampolines are proven to 1000 kg. Do not exceed that. We are extending our proven-load testing, so higher rated limits are coming.
Installation and maintenance safety
Trampoline assembly should be carried out by knowledgeable adults following the supplied instructions.
Equipment is heavy and awkward. Use appropriate machinery where possible and ask for help lifting. Always wear appropriate PPE — gloves and protective eyewear — before any maintenance, repair or installation.
The bounce mat is hand woven and painted with a rubberised paint. It is durable and made to withstand UV and Australian weather, but it is not vandal proof. Keep sharp objects away from the mat.
Place the trampoline on a level surface, clear of structures, trees and other obstacles. Ensure rubber or padding fully covers the springs and surrounding area, so feet cannot fall between the springs.
Inspect the trampoline regularly for wear, loose bolts or damaged parts, and repair them promptly. It is worth a routine inspection every six months. The bounce bed must be re-coated with rubberised mat paint every 3 years — annually for commercial use — which is a condition of the bed warranty.
General tools for assembly: ratchet gun with an M12 bit, drill or impact driver with a Phillips head bit, spirit level, gloves and protective eyewear.
Please note: this page provides general safety guidance and is not exhaustive. Users must exercise caution and judgement when using trampoline equipment. If you are unsure about a potential hazard, contact us.
Safety manual in one place. The trampoline safety manual (PDF) restates one-person use, skill-level limits, centre-bed landing, weather limits, supervision, PPE for assembly or repair, and the need for rubber or padding to cover the spring zone, plus the re-coat interval that protects the bed.
What this page is not. These rules are general guidance, not an exhaustive risk assessment and not a claim of product certification to AS 5159.1.
We manufacture residential kits in Carnegie; kit price does not include install labour. Model PDFs live on manuals & guides; DIY, your trade, or ask us to find an installer on installation.
Buying questions: FAQ · Compare sizes.
Springs, nets, and fall height — how we think about safety.
Safety on a Mr Trampoline starts with fall height, a covered spring zone, and how you use the bed — not with a net. In-ground kits sit flush in a pit with rubber surrounds, so the bed is near ground level. Above-ground is free-standing (~1.0 m) with padding; deck mounts into a structural wall or engineered deck. Same handmade bounce — choose the mounting that fits the garden.
Springs are fine when they are covered — and they draw you in. Rubber (in-ground / deck) or padding (above-ground) must fully cover the spring zone so feet cannot fall between the springs. That cover is to stop a foot entering the cavity getting on and off. It is not a landing pad. Land and jump in the centre of the bed. Long performance springs, densely set on a large rectangular bed, draw a jumper back toward the centre rather than leaving them on the edge.
A jumper who looks close to the edge is typically still 70–90 cm from the real frame — on a trampoline with short, widely spaced springs that can be 15–20 cm. That is one reason we do not build to a net.
One jumper at a time. Never double bounce. Most accidents occur when more than one person is on the trampoline at the same time. Land on both feet, knees, bum or back only — never head, neck or shoulders. Do not jump off onto the surrounding ground, rubber or frame. Children should be supervised by a responsible adult, especially ages 2–5. Stay inside your skill level.
Nets are not our model. We do not design family kits around an enclosure. An enclosure can create a false sense of safety that turns a backyard trampoline into a contained arena — rough play and horseplay, more bodies, wall-bounce, collisions — which works against the one-at-a-time rule. We do not market “nets = safer” or “springless = safest.” We publish rules owners can follow, we keep the spring zone covered, and we keep every part replaceable.
What this is not. General guidance, not an exhaustive risk assessment, and not a claim of product certification to AS 5159.1. We are not a registered NDIS provider — see Therapy / NDIS. Buying questions: FAQ · sizes: Compare.
Unsure about a hazard? Ask us.
If something on your trampoline does not look right, send us a photo or call — we would rather check it with you than have you guess.