SAFETY WITH AERIAL HOOP EQUIPMENT
OVERVIEW
RISK MANAGEMENT
INSTALLATION
Crystal Academy uses two aerial hoops as part of its dance and acrobatics training for children.
These have been professionally installed into the main ceiling beam of our studio space by a qualified engineer in August 2023.
This reviews the safety and load-bearing capabilities of the installation in accordance with residential structure guidelines and good practice for aerial arts.
INSTALLATION
RISK MANAGEMENT
INSTALLATION
The aerial hoops are fixed into main ceiling beams, which are the primary structural elements supporting the building's ceiling.
These beams were selected for their load-bearing capacity, as verified by the installing engineer.
The mounts were drilled, rated, and secured using appropriate fixings designed to distribute load across the be
The aerial hoops are fixed into main ceiling beams, which are the primary structural elements supporting the building's ceiling.
These beams were selected for their load-bearing capacity, as verified by the installing engineer.
The mounts were drilled, rated, and secured using appropriate fixings designed to distribute load across the beam with minimal structural impact.
A follow-up health and safety inspection was carried out in 2024 by local Environmental Health officers, who approved the installation for use in a dance studio setting.
RISK MANAGEMENT
RISK MANAGEMENT
RISK MANAGEMENT
Pre-Class Hoop Check: Instructors mount and test each hoop before any child participates to assess any potential instability or wear.
Weight Guidelines: Our classes are for children under 50 kg, staying well within point load tolerance.
Ongoing Monitoring: Any visible change in fixture, material fatigue, or beam integrity will trigger
Pre-Class Hoop Check: Instructors mount and test each hoop before any child participates to assess any potential instability or wear.
Weight Guidelines: Our classes are for children under 50 kg, staying well within point load tolerance.
Ongoing Monitoring: Any visible change in fixture, material fatigue, or beam integrity will trigger a suspension of aerial activities and immediate re-assessment.
Usage Duration: The hoops have been used regularly since 2023 with no safety incidents and consistent structural integrity.
ASSURANCE
RISK MANAGEMENT
RISK MANAGEMENT
While residential beams are not typically recommended for aerial rigging without professional oversight, our installation:
Was engineer-assessed and installed professionally to a commercial premises.
Has stood the test of time (nearly 2 years of safe use).
Was inspected and deemed safe by local authority.
Is used under strict procedura
While residential beams are not typically recommended for aerial rigging without professional oversight, our installation:
Was engineer-assessed and installed professionally to a commercial premises.
Has stood the test of time (nearly 2 years of safe use).
Was inspected and deemed safe by local authority.
Is used under strict procedural controls and instructor supervision.
We continue to follow best practice by:
Limiting weight and use to appropriate participants.
Maintaining visual and physical inspections.
Training instructors to identify red flags early.