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Tag Archives: playground safety

Playground entrapment
03 Nov
Inspections, Playground Code

The Tools of a CPSI (Certified Playground Safety Inspector) – Part 1 – Head Probe and Torso Probe

If you’ve ever seen a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) walking around with a couple of odd-looking plastic devices, you’ve witnessed an extremely...

| Tagged entrapment, equipment safety, head, neck, playground inspection, playground safety, probes
Playground Surfacing

Granulation and the Shuffle Test

Poured in place rubber surfaces are designed to last for years with minimal maintenance. They are relatively easy to repair and don’t need...

| Tagged granulation, playground safety, poured in place rubber, Rebinder
Playground Hazards, Playground Surfacing, sun exposure

Rubber Binders: Aromatic vs Aliphatic

Poured in place rubber surfacing has become increasingly popular for playgrounds across the country. They are colorful, safe for toddlers, and easily customizable....

| Tagged playground maintenance, playground safety, playground surfacing, poured in place rubber, rubber binders, sun exposure
climbing child
24 Jul
Playground Code

Fall Height vs Critical Height: What is the Difference?

A lot of the terms used by Certified Playground Safety Inspectors are similar and can be easily confused. In a previous article, which...

| Tagged critical height, fall height, playground code, playground safety
trees over playground
11 Jul
Inspections, Playground Hazards

What is an Overhead Hazard?

Overhead hazards, also called overhead obstructions, are a frequently overlooked danger that can appear on playground areas. In many areas, it is nearly...

| Tagged overhead hazards, overhead obstructions, playground inspections, playground safety
Monkey bars on a playground
09 Jul
Playground Code

What is Critical Height?

Playground code handbooks and inspectors frequently refer to something called “Critical height”. It is a key part in the design of a playground. ...

| Tagged critical height, equipment safety, playground safety, playground surfacing
Wooden Playground Equipment Inspection
27 Jun
Equipment Materials

What are Safe Wood Treatments?

Wood is a popular material for playgrounds for a variety of reasons; it is environmentally conscious as well as aesthetically pleasing. The natural...

| Tagged equipment safety, playground equipment, playground safety, wooden playground equipment
Metal Playground Equipment- metal slide
20 Jun
Equipment Materials

Concerns for Metal Playground Equipment

Ways to Ensure that Metal Surfaces are Safe The unique design and layout of every playground will incorporate a variety of materials and...

| Tagged equipment safety, metal playground equipment, playground equipment, playground safety, rusting
monkey bar, climbing, upper body equipment
04 Aug
Upper Body Equipment

The Basics of Upper Body Equipment

Upper body equipment is designed to help children develop strength in their arms, back and core. Young preschool children may have difficulty using...

| Tagged climbers, climbing equipment, playground safety, upper body equipment
balance beam, safety, playground equipment, children
03 Aug
balance beams

Fun With Balance Beams

Balance beams are a great way for kids to practice gross motor coordination in an entertaining way. Kids are drawn to the challenging...

| Tagged balance beam, playground safety
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