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Bouncy Castle And “Play Inflatable” Safety - BIHA Operators test
“Demonstrate to your customers and potential customers that you have a good knowledge of safe industry practices, by displaying the initials B.S.A.T
(BIHA Safety Awareness Tested) on your company listing on the BIHA website” |
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The BIHA can now announce details of the new BIHA Operators test - for Bouncy Castle And “Play Inflatable” Safety
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“The Highway Code for operating inflatables in the UK”.
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The BIHA is now listed in every copy of the Yellow Pages and as a result, this has increased public awareness. The public now relies on the BIHA website to provide high quality information about the play inflatable industry and a list of hire companies. Consequently the BIHA has made the decision to require each member to pass a multiple-choice test, demonstrating a knowledge of industry accepted safety and operational standards.
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“Although the majority of play inflatable hire companies already conform to a satisfactory level of safety standards, our certification program ensures operators reach a higher level of safety awareness (perhaps more comprehensive and detailed than they are normally used to).”
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Benefits Of The BIHA Operators Test For Members: |
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Main benefits of passing the operators test are as follows (Basic benefits £9.99):
1) The public will be able to see the word B.S.A.T. (BIHA Safety Awareness Tested) on a new listing on the BIHA website http://www.biha.org.uk which indicates you have passed this test. You are therefore more likely to get additional bookings.
2) More respect for BIHA members from both inside and outside the industry.
Other benefits of passing tbe operators test are as follows (Additional benefits £5 - total £14.99):
3) A free eBook (The long awaited sequel!). “How to turbo-charge your profits from hiring play inflatables” – Vol. 2”) See http://www.biha.org.uk/inflatedprofits.htm for the first version published in 2001. The sequel is much bigger and better!
4) Lots more bonuses including reports and ebooks to show you how to run a more profitable and successful bouncy castle / play inflatable hire business.
5) Other eBooks, reports and bonuses (see below)
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These are some of the free bonuses you get with the additional benefits (£14.99) (Worth over £100 if purchased individually)
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“How to turbo-charge your profits from Hiring Inflatables-Vol.2
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“Inflatable Hire Disaster Preparedness Kit” Learn what to do in an emergency
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Scams to avoid when hiring inflatables(Also relevant to other businesses)
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Rules & Regulations
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The truth about buying bouncy castles & inflatables on eBay.
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How to stay healthy and avoid strains and injuries while working at your computer.
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62 ways to beat the gas pump monster. This alone will pay you back your BVS fees
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101 ways to stop the money leak
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75 ways to lose 10 lbs quickly
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97 easy money saving ideas
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How to keep your van (or car) looking like new
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177 ways to burn and reduce calories
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No cost and low cost energy saving tips for your home (and business)
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Search engines revealed (how to achieve top search engine rankings)
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199 Reports To Show Inflatable Hire Companies How To Increase Their Profits And Bottom Line
Click here for more details
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88 Great Party Games
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Directory of UK wholesalers
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Conquering back pain
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The health bible
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Pass Marks |
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To date all operators who have taken this test have passed with flying colours. The pass mark is 80% (40 out of 50 questions correctly answered)
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Costs For Taking BIHA Operators Test |
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In order to administer the test, two additional staff members will need to be hired by the BIHA and as a result, there will be a fee to take the test.
The fee will be £14.99 - the test will need to be retaken once every two years because operating standards and legislation change over time - (the cost will be £9.99 for future tests starting in 2008) please note that there will be lots of free valuable eBooks and bonuses given to members who pass this test every two years.
This fee will be payable once every two years and will be in addition to the normal BIHA subscription fees. Over the next few weeks, every BIHA member will be sent their course materials and their test papers. There will also be a requirement for helpers (e.g. staff and family members) who take responsibility for delivering and setting up “play inflatables” to take the test (please note that the test fee is for your business as a whole and covers all family and staff).
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For those members that do not want the above benefits there will be a reduced fee payable of £9.99 which will pay for your exam to be marked, entry onto the “BIHA Listing” database. Please note that you will forfeit your right to receive all the above bonuses and free gifts.
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Please note: The fee of £14.99 for two years applies to the member’s business as a
whole (not the number of people in the business taking the exam).
Please note: Candidates will have an unlimited number of tries at passing these exams, however there will be an additional charge of £2 per retest.
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You can pay for your test and benefits using PayPal or any of these credit cards.
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We are PayPal verified
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If paying by cheque please make it payable to ‘BIHA’ and send to:
BIHA
100 Oakengates
Bracknell
Berkshire
RG12 7QL
United Kingdom
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£9.99
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Purchase the Basic Benefits (see above)
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£14.99
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Purchase the basic benefits and additional eBooks and bonuses (see above)
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£2.00
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Retest
Please only click if you have failed the first time
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Please choose either the basic or basic+additional benefits package. We will then send you your course materials and test papers (and bonuses if applicable)
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For More information About The Operators Test For Bouncy Castles And Play Inflatables |
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If anyone has any queries / comments about the operators test – please email me at:
mark.jerram@ntlworld.com You can also visit http://www.biha.org.uk for more information.
I hope you all agree that this type of test is long overdue within the BIHA and is designed to
increase safety and operational standards within our industry.
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These guidelines have been compiled by the BIHA to enable bouncy castle operators and their customers to determine key factors for consideration in the safe set up, and use of bouncy castles and other inflatable play equipment. This manual (and the multiple choice exam to follow it) provides a reminder of the key safety points that operators and customers need to consider while a bouncy castle or play inflatable is in their care and responsibility. Please also refer to the BIHA code of conduct at
http://www.biha.org.uk/conduct.htm where you will see more information about how you can correctly and safely set up and use a bouncy castle or other play inflatable.
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DISCLAIMER: Please note that operators who display the B.S.A.P (BIHA Safety Awareness Passed) initials on their company listing on www.biha.org.uk are proving that they have an awareness of safety and operational standards when hiring inflatables. It does NOT guarantee that they will always implement these safety procedures while hiring inflatables. The BIHA cannot take any responsibility for any operators who fall short of acceptable standards of operation and safety.
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WARNING – BEWARE OF “TOY” BOUNCY CASTLES. (They are not robust enough, and not legal for the UK hire market).
URGENT SAFETY NOTICE: It has come to the attention of the BIHA that there are cheap imitation imported bouncy castles currently on the UK market. These are TOYS and are not designed for commercial hiring, (only light domestic use) as they do not comply with the necessary standards for the hire industry. To view these standards (known as CEN TC 136) please visit: www.pipa.org.uk All persons hiring out bouncy castles and other play inflatables are required by law to comply with the Health & Safety At Work Act 1974. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has stated that those complying with CEN TC 136 will be meeting their obligations under this Act.
Apparently, several hire companies are having to buy again after unwisely investing in these cheap toy inflatables, and discovering now that they are not of a robust commercial standard to hire out to the public.
Also, please look at: http://www.pipa.org.uk/publicBestPractice.pdf
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