Plain-English definitions of the standards, inspections, and acronyms every UK play venue operator needs to know.
The UK inspection scheme for fairground and amusement rides, including the small coin-operated rides found in play venues.
Read moreThe 2002 regulations controlling exposure to hazardous substances at work. In a play venue, that mostly means cleaning chemicals.
Read moreThe government service providing criminal record checks. Enhanced checks are the norm for play venue staff working with children.
Read moreThe European safety standard for playground equipment, adopted in the UK as BS EN 1176. Part 10 covers indoor soft play structures.
Read moreThe food safety management approach every venue serving food must run, from allergen control to fridge temperature logs.
Read moreThe umbrella Act behind UK workplace safety law. Every duty a play venue carries traces back to it.
Read moreThe trade association for trampoline parks. Membership signals adherence to industry standards and is increasingly expected by insurers.
Read moreThe BSI specification for the construction and operation of fixed indoor trampoline parks, developed after the sector's 2017 injury figures.
Read moreThe UK inspection scheme for inflatable play equipment. What the tag means, who inspects, and what happens without one.
Read moreThe 2013 regulations requiring certain workplace deaths, injuries and dangerous occurrences to be reported to the HSE.
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