Safety
Other than cost, safety is the primary reason that a dunk tank would not be allowed at a given event. If the operator(s) are not fully trained or not giving the correct instructions there is a slight chance of injury when getting dunked, and people have been injured on occasion. General safety guidelines include keeping your hands off any part of the tank assembly - some rental companies recommend keeping your hands on your lap while sitting on a dunk tank. Grasping the seat could result in pinched fingers when the seat falls, and holding on to the side of the tank or enclosure could cause arm and shoulder injuries when you fall in. There is also a slight risk of slipping on the bottom of the tank, so some rental companies recommend wearing shoes or sandals when getting dunked. However, most people choose not to wear footwear in a dunk tank, and instead remember to "fall forward", to avoid hitting a body part on part of the tank assembly. In fact, many times volunteers are asked specifically not to wear shoes, as they want to keep the water in the tank clean. Of course, following guidelines for the specific dunk tank you are using will further prevent injuries. The possibility for injury has led to the creation of several dunk tank alternatives, discussed below.
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