SIOTO's safety program teaches accident prevention through play design, ensuring every activity is engaging yet risk-controlled.
Our instructors explain how to evaluate new equipment for compliance with national safety standards and certifications before installation.
SIOTO emphasizes liability prevention, giving you the tools to operate a facility that meets insurance requirements and reduces the risk of legal claims.
SIOTO's training covers hygiene protocols, including daily sanitization schedules, cleaning product recommendations, and infection-control strategies to protect young visitors.
Staff are trained to handle behavioral issues that could compromise safety, such as roughhousing or misuse of equipment.
We emphasize the importance of routine safety inspections, teaching staff how to identify loose components, worn-out padding, or unstable structures before accidents occur.
We teach how to implement a preventive maintenance schedule to extend the lifespan of your soft play equipment and maintain safety compliance.
Our training program focuses on equipment setup best practices, from secure anchoring of structures to correct placement of mats, barriers, and padding to minimize the risk of injury.
The course includes strategies for positive reinforcement when enforcing safety rules, making children more receptive to guidance.
SIOTO's Soft Play Safety Training provides comprehensive instruction for business owners, managers, and staff responsible for running soft play facilities, ensuring every play environment is safe, compliant, and well-maintained.
We guide you through supplier vetting processes, so you work only with trusted vendors who meet rigorous safety standards.
SIOTO provides a customizable safety checklist that can be tailored to your facility's specific layout and equipment types.
Our training emphasizes clear safety signage and effective communication with parents and guardians to set expectations for safe play.
We explain the role of ongoing training and refreshers, keeping safety standards high even as staff and equipment change over time.
We incorporate parental engagement techniques, encouraging caregivers to play an active role in supervising their children.
SIOTO's training includes risk assessment techniques, helping you identify and eliminate hazards both before opening and during daily operations.
We teach how to design play spaces with safety in mind, incorporating protective flooring, secure netting, and padded edges.
Our instructors demonstrate effective supervision methods, teaching staff how to maintain visibility and intervene proactively before accidents happen.
With SIOTO's Soft Play Safety Training, you can confidently operate a safe, fun, and compliant facility that delights families and builds your reputation for excellence.
Participants learn age-appropriate zone design, separating toddler, preschool, and older children's play areas to prevent collisions and ensure developmental safety.
We provide guidance on safe equipment installation and dismantling, reducing the chance of accidents during setup or relocation.
You get an opportunity to review the safety training and retake the test.
On average, the training takes 2 to 4 hours to complete. You can complete the training at your own pace and do it over a longer period of time.
Safe Inflatable Operators Training Organization. Pronounced �Sigh-Oh-Toe�.