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INFLATABLE DEVICES PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION CHECKLIST

Use this pre-operation procedure checklist to help you reduce maintenance costs and the burden on the maintenance department. That's because equipment inspections, when done regularly and properly, ensures the longevity of your heavy equipment.
MaintainX
07/21/2022

INFLATABLE DEVICES PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION CHECKLIST

Use this pre-operation procedure checklist to help you reduce maintenance costs and the burden on the maintenance department. That's because equipment inspections, when done regularly and properly, ensures the longevity of your heavy equipment.

    Unit number:

    Site address:

    Amusement device contractor name:

    Contractor’s representative email:

    Ride name:

    City:

    Contractor’s representative name:

    Contact phone:

    GENERAL

    Verify that the amusement ride contractor’s license and operating permit are valid

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Log book up to date and available to personnel

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Safety bulletin(s) reviewed and requirements completed. Ensure that safety bulletins are available to personne

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Set-up checklist reviewed and available to personnel

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Manufacturers operation and service manuals available to personnel

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Daily checklist and examination procedures implemented

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Operator/maintenance training completed and documented

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Operating procedures reviewed and available to personnel

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Emergency evacuation procedures reviewed and available personnel

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Housekeeping performed

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Fencing - in good repair/correct amount

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Warning/instruction signs - in good repair. All manufacturer required signs accounted for

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Assess hazards - clearance to power lines, buildings, or similar hazards

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Weather procedures (wind, rain, lighting) reviewed and available

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    ANCHORING

    Correct number of and length of anchor stakes used confirmed

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Correct number and weight of anchors used (water, sand bags, other) confirmed

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Anchor points marked to prevent trip hazard

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Condition of rope or webbing used to anchor the device - Inspection

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    STRUCTURE

    Condition of the inflated devices structural material - Inspection

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    If repairs were made to the structural material, a fire rated material was used

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Condition of all anchor points, webbing, metal rings, stitching, other - Inspection

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Condition of all features/items inside of inflated device (ramp, stairs, slide, tunnels, games) - Inspection

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Manufacturers information decal(s) clearly visible - Inspection

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Leaks in fabric repaired

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Emergency air release locations checked (zippers, velcro) - Inspection

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    ELECTRICAL

    Blower(s) have correct Canadian electrical approval - Verify

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Condition of blower(s) - Inspection

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Number of blowers in use

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Horse power of blowers used _______ HP

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Blower connected to a ground fault circuit interrupter protected circuit - Verify

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Assess the condition of extension cords and confirm that the correct size of extension cord used

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Condition of generator (if used) - Inspection

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Generator or gas powered blower set up a safe distance from inflatable(s)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Air flap on blower output- Inspection

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    OPERATION

    Ensure that blower(s) provide adequate air flow to support device with people inside or on it

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Turn blowers off. Time how long it takes device to deflate: _____ seconds

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/COMMENTS:

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