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Here are some frequently used abbreviations that you may find confusing.

HSE - Health and Safety Executive - This is the organisation that you will be most likely to encounter in the case of accidents on inflatable play equipment. They are responsible for enforcing the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

PTA - Performance Textiles Association - Umbrella organisation for AIMODS, NAIH and PIPA.

NAIH - National Association of Inflatable Hirers - Industry Trade Association

AIMODS - Association of Inflatable Manufacturers, Operators, Designers and Suppliers - Industry Trade Association

IPMA - Inflatable Play Manufacturers Association - Industry Trade Association

PIPA -  Pertexa Inflatable Play Accreditation - Scheme allows operators to have their equipment tested to comply with BS EN 14960:2006

PLI - Public Liability Insurance - A must for operators

CRB - Criminal Records Bureau -  Disclosure Certificate required by many organisations now if you work with children

PAT Test - Portable Appliance Test - Required for your fans and electrical cables

LIW - Leisure Industry Week - Major industry exhibition held annually in September

FSB - Federation of Small Businesses - Trade Association

RPII- Register of Play Inspectors International - Organisation responsible for the training of PIPA inspectors.

RoSPA - The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents - Charity promoting accident prevention

API - Association of Play Industries - Trade body representing those involved in indoor and outdoor play equipment

ILAM - Institute of Leisure and Amenity Management - Professional body representing leisure managers

BALPPA - The British Association of Leisure Parks Piers and Attractions - Trade Association representing owners, managers, suppliers and developers in the UK’s commercial leisure parks, piers, zoos and static attractions

NFAN - National Farm Attractions Network - Organisation assisting with the development of rural attractions

HTF - Human Table Football

ETIS 7 - Download - Produced by HSE as a guide for the safe operation of bouncy castles. Considered ‘Best Practice’ for bouncy castle hire companies

Jargon Buster for Bouncy Castles