Safety training

Safe Party Rental Practices

Thousands of inflatable operators across the country rely on SIOTO for expert training, reliable certifications, and ongoing support. Join them today and make safety your brand's priority.

Inflatable safety is everyone's responsibility, and our training includes communication strategies for working with parents, venue managers, and staff to enforce the rules.

SIOTO-certified training ensures that your insurance provider knows you're operating at the highest safety standard-often helping to reduce premiums and limit liability.

Our inflatable safety training also includes instruction on proper takedown and deflation procedures to prevent equipment damage and injury at the end of the event.

With our comprehensive training, inflatable operators learn how to properly inspect units for wear and tear, assess weather conditions, and enforce safety guidelines to protect users at all times.

We provide training on fire safety, extension cord management, and electrical setup procedures so that even the power source for your inflatable is safely managed.

Bounce House Safety Course

When you invest in inflatable safety training with SIOTO, you're investing in your business's longevity, your customers' trust, and the wellbeing of every event guest.

We help your team develop checklists and pre-event safety protocols, so nothing is forgotten during the setup process-especially when time is tight.

Proper anchoring is a must. Our training covers the use of ground stakes, sandbags, and other anchoring methods so inflatables stay secure, even in high-traffic or windy environments.

Advanced Inflatable Safety

SIOTO's training emphasizes record-keeping, inspections, and incident reports-vital tools to protect your business from legal liability and demonstrate a strong safety culture.

Inflatable rentals bring joy-but without proper training, they can pose serious risks. SIOTO's curriculum ensures operators understand the importance of setup safety, anchoring, and continuous supervision.

With SIOTO's training, your team won't just know what to do-they'll know why it matters. We emphasize the real-life consequences of overlooking safety to drive lasting behavior.

Inflatable Rental Safety Tips

Training with SIOTO builds a strong foundation of safety culture within your organization-creating peace of mind for your clients and a better reputation for your brand.

SIOTO trains operators to choose safe installation sites by identifying potential hazards like uneven ground, overhead obstructions, or nearby power lines-key factors in accident prevention.

SIOTO's Inflatable Safety Training is designed to empower rental business owners and staff with the knowledge and confidence to operate inflatables responsibly. Our courses focus on preventing accidents, minimizing liability, and promoting safe play environments.

SIOTO Certified Operator

SIOTO's curriculum includes how to safely transport, store, and unload inflatables-often-overlooked steps that can still pose injury risks if handled improperly.

When emergencies happen, preparation matters. Our training includes emergency evacuation procedures, CPR basics, and first aid awareness so your staff knows exactly what to do.

We offer online and in-person options, making it easy to get your team certified whether you're a small business or a large inflatable rental operation.

Inflatable Equipment Training

Our courses also teach how to create and post clear safety signage, ensuring users and parents are aware of the rules and potential dangers before entering the inflatable.

We also offer refresher courses and updated training modules to keep your team aligned with evolving safety regulations, industry innovations, and manufacturer updates.

Supervision is just as crucial as setup. We train staff to monitor users for unsafe behavior like flipping, overcrowding, or climbing on walls-preventing injury before it happens.

About Inflatable

An inflatable refers to a structure that gains form through gas inflation, typically using air though other gases like helium or nitrogen may be used . One of its perks is space-efficient storage when deflated, making it portable and easy to store . Inflatables appear in various forms such as balloons, inflatable boats, emergency life rafts, and air-supported structures . Depending on the application, inflatables may be engineered as high- or low-pressure systems. Material choice includes latex, reinforced fabrics, and polymers. Used across entertainment, safety, transport, and design, they provide adaptable solutions .

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of this training?

Gain knowledge and experience to be able to properly set up moonwalks and inflatables in a safe manner.

Is the training mandatory to be a member?

Effective in 2009 we mandated the basic course as a minimum for SIOTO membership. The advanced course is optional.

What about that certification training?

There are 2 levels of training, basic and advanced. You earn different seals for display for each level you complete. Each has a minimal fee associated with it to cover training resources, testing, site maintenance, mailings, etc..