Bungee Jumping Safety

Bungee jumping safety should be at the top of the priority list for those, who plan to engage in the extreme sport of bungee jumping. It’s not every day that someone jumps off of an object 100 or more feet in the air, attached only by a large rubber rope. Bungee jumping safety is the art and practice of making the sport as safe as possible.

Bungee Jumping Safety Tips

Find whether a Safety Club is certified : The first thing you should know about bungee jumping safety is that each organization or group that conducts bungee jumping is referred to as a ‘club’. It is important that you find out if the club you are jumping with is certified through some safety governing body.

There is an organization devoted strictly to the safety of bungee jumpers everywhere. This organization is known as BERSA, the British Elastic Rope Sports Association. BERSA has put together a code of practice in conjunction with the HSE, as a standard for safe operations when conducting bungee jumps. While member clubs and companies sign up voluntarily to follow the guidelines, there is no legal requirement for those who decide not to.

Bungee Jumping Safety Equipment : Another aspect of bungee jumping safety is the actual equipment used in bungee jumping. While there is a variety of methods and equipment that can be used, regular inspection is important.

It is highly recommended that each and every piece of equipment be triple checked after every single jump. After all, if one piece of equipment fails, it can cost someone their life. Most commercial operators do just that. Attachments at the platform are checked.

The bungee cord itself is checked for any damage. Each jump is logged, as each type of cord has a known life expectancy. The weight of each jumper is checked, and usually written on one hand of the jumper, so it can be double-checked as well. Every detail and element of physics must be correct before a person jumps off of the platform. Once you jump, there’s no coming back – there can be no mistakes.

There are a number of injuries that can be sustained during a bungee jump. From minor bruising, to broken bones, to death, all of them can be prevented with proper bungee jumping safety.