SIOTO's curriculum includes how to safely transport, store, and unload inflatables-often-overlooked steps that can still pose injury risks if handled improperly.
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.
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.
SIOTO-certified operators are trusted by event planners, schools, and parents. Certification sets your business apart as a safety-conscious provider committed to professionalism.
Inflatable safety is everyone's responsibility, and our training includes communication strategies for working with parents, venue managers, and staff to enforce the rules.
We also offer refresher courses and updated training modules to keep your team aligned with evolving safety regulations, industry innovations, and manufacturer updates.
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.
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.
Whether you rent bounce houses, water slides, or obstacle courses, our training covers all inflatable types, with special sections for extreme units and mechanical rides.
With SIOTO, your team will learn how to identify and address common misuse scenarios such as too many participants, aggressive jumping, or mixing age groups.
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.
From birthday parties to large festivals, every event has different risk levels. SIOTO helps operators create safety protocols tailored to their specific event type and audience size.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Our Inflatable Safety Training doesn't just meet industry standards-it sets them. We provide updated instruction based on ASTM guidelines, manufacturer specifications, and real-world safety data.
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.
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.
Weather is unpredictable. That's why our training includes identifying red flags like strong winds, lightning, or rain-conditions where inflatables must be deflated and use suspended.
Effective in 2009 we mandated the basic course as a minimum for SIOTO membership. The advanced course is optional.
Yes we do. While we do feel it is important and safer for operators to set up the units themselves, we understand in some locations it is common practice for customer pick ups, and its a business decision we leave up to you.
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.