INPAS 2012 Off to a great start

INPAS 2012 released details and a floor plan for exhibitors today and within 30 minutes 6 companies had booked exhibition space.

INPAS welcomes back ATN Vending, Bouncy Castle Network, CityBgroup, Gibbons Fans, RochartUk and Silver Arrow Archery

INPAS 2012 is the must see show for all inflatable hire companies, farm attractions, indoor play centres, family entertainment centres, caravan parks, camp site, Local Authorities, theme parks and attractions and anyone involved in play

INPA/TIPE Issues Inspector Warning

INPA/TIPE has recently been made aware of a mailing by Peter McCormack advertising repairs to bouncy castles and operators need to be aware that this is Peter Morrell (changed his name by deed poll) who currently has a Prohibition Notice served on him by the Health & Safety Executive preventing him from carrying out annual test on inflatable play equipment.

Peter Grand, owner of INPA commented, “as part of the PUWER regulations inflatable play equipment requires an annual test by a competent person. The Health and Safety Executive have stated that those operators who use a registered ADIPS or RPII inspector will have been deemed to have used a competent examiner and in all other cases it will be down to the operator to prove that their tests were carried out by a competent examiner.

He continued “in the case of Mr McCormack competence cannot be proved whilst the Prohibition Notice remains in force. It follows that any operator who has had inflatable play equipment tested by Mr McCormack are in fact not covered by the certificate issued. This may also result in insurance cover being void. "

It is imperative that operators understand that when using inspectors who are not registered with either the RPII or ADIPS have to be sure that their chosen inspector is competent to carry out an annual test. It will be their sole responsibility to carry out checks and establish competence. It is likely that competence could not be proved by assuming that because an individual has been involved in the inflatable play industry for a number of years he/she is competent to carry out an annual test.

INPA / TIPE ANNOUNCE NEW TRAINING SCHEME WITH RPII

INPA and TIPE (The Inflatable Play Enterprise) are continually looking at ways of improving safety within inflatable play. It is a fact that most accidents occur through lack of or bad supervision and rarely though equipment failure

Peter Grand, owner of INPA commented, “since the introduction of BS EN 14960:2006, European Standard for Inflatable Play Equipment, the standard of manufacture and the procedure for annual testing has improved dramatically. The European Standard also includes a section on Operation and Supervision of equipment”

 He continued “The Register of Play Inspectors International (RPII) facilitates the training and examination of inspectors for various sectors of the play industry and it made sense that we should approach them with our idea. Following discussions they have agreed to facilitate an award for Operators/Supervisors of Inflatable Play Equipment. This initiative has also been welcomed by the Health and Safety Executive. We are currently preparing the draft syllabus and we hope to run the first course in early 2012.”

 This latest initiative from INPA /TIPE is just a further indicator of their commitment to increasing safety within inflatable play. This new scheme will be available to all operators and supervisors of inflatable play equipment including hire companies, Local and Municipal Authorities, farm attractions, theme parks and all who operate or supervise inflatable play equipment.

INPAS 2011 reaches new heights

As previously mentioned those embarking on hiring bouncy castles have many opportunities to consider.

Ask the question. What is a bouncy castle hire company?

Obvious answer is, of course, a company that hires bouncy castles. But think again. In fact you will be a provider of play equipment for parties, school fetes, carnivals, company functions and much more.

Take a look at hire companies already operating and you will find many offer all types of equipment other than bouncy castles and other inflatable play equipment. Many offer giant games, mini marquees, multi rides, candy floss and popcorn machines and much more.

By visiting INPAS 2011 you will be able to see many of these products on show and pick up new ideas. Talk with experienced operators who are always keen to share their experiences.

Before spending hard earned cash visit INPAS 2011 15th / 16th March 2011 at Stoneleigh Park Exhibition Centre and seek out the facts.

Meet The INPA team at INPAS 2011

If you are considering starting a bouncy castle hire busines or an indoor play centre then you need to visit INPAS 2011 Expo & Trade Show.

This annual event returns to Stoneleigh Park Exhibition Centre on Tuesdsay 15th and Wednesday 16th March 2011.

Entry and parking is FREE and you can register for your visitor passes at http://www.inpas.co.uk/