Ballooning safety is simply a matter of following common sense. Some tips to use are:

• Don't panic!

• No smoking

• Wear gloves & cotton-based clothing

• Be careful around ropes

• Never wrap ropes around any part of you

• Keep hair and loose items away from fan

• Pay attention at all times to your surroundings

• Don't get in front of a moving basket

• Always keep one foot on the ground unless you are in the basket

• Know where and how to use fire extinguishers

• Have a lost balloon phone number

• Be aware of hot burners

• Watch for car traffic while packing up

• Only do what the pilot directs you to do

• Follow safe driving rules

Be careful around the fan.

Don't trip on wires.

Make sure to know the difference between "weight on" and "light hands on."