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The playground safety compliance audit form is not a regulatory standard but a compilation of suggested guidelines based upon the Public Playground Safety Handbook written by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission CPSC 1 Revised April 2008 American Society for Testing and Materials ASTM 2 F1487 07ae Standard ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines July 20043 and expert opinions from individuals with a vast amount of experience in the field of playground safety. ASTM 15. 4. 1 Accessibility Note In ...

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How often should playground equipment be checked?

BS EN 1176 Part 7 recommends that operational inspections are carried out on a monthly or quarterly basis, depending on risk assessment. This inspection looks in detail at the condition of the equipment; providing a quality control check on the more regular inspections and identifying wear and tear on the equipment.

How do you inspect a playground?

During inspection, check for the following: Nuts, bolts and screws do not present an entanglement or protrusion hazard. Fasteners do not protrude through nuts by more than two threads. Fastening hardware and connections are tight. Metal equipment doesn't have any missing rubber coatings, rust or chipping paint.

What are common playground hazards?

A CPSI identifies public playground hazards (entrapment, entanglement, crush and shear, protrusions, tripping ), ranks hazards according to injury potential, and helps clients to prioritize repairs and removals and to routinely inspect their playground equipment in order to reduce debilitating and life-threatening ...

What do you think are the 3 most important things to have on a playground?

Playgrounds should be open and have plenty of room for kids to run, jump, climb, and play. Additionally, the playground equipment itself should move, like with swings or see-saws. Having a playground that encourages movement will help kids be more active.

What are the factors of playground safety?

The Playground Injury Prevention framework consists of four elements that lay the foundation for safe play areas: S = Supervision. A = Appropriate Environments. F = Fall Surfacing.

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What age group has the highest risk of playground injuries?

Groups at Risk Children ages 5 to 9 have higher rates of emergency department visits for playground injuries than any other age group. Most of these injuries occur at school (Phelan 2001).

What kind of things should not be there in the playground?

Avoid playgrounds with non-impact absorbing surfaces, such as asphalt, concrete, grass, dirt or gravel. Recommended surface materials include: sand, pea gravel, wood chips, mulch and shredded rubber. Rubber mats, synthetic turf and other artificial materials are also safe surfaces and require less maintenance.

How do you ensure children's safety in a playground?

By following these simple safety precautions, you can lower your child's risk of experiencing an injury at the playground. Make Sure the Playground is Safe. ... Choose Age Appropriate Playground Equipment. ... Dress for Play. ... Supervise Your Kids. ... Be Mindful of the Weather. ... Talk to Your Kids.

Why do you need to have a playground safety checklist?

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU USE THIS CHECKLIST TO COMPLETE PERIODIC SAFETY CHECKS OF THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES. CHECK THE EQUIPMENT FOR CRACKS, BENDING, WARPS, RUSTING, OR BREAKAGE OF ANY COMPONENT CHECK FOR TRIPPING HAZARDS, SUCH AS EXPOSED FOOTINGS, ROOTS, ROCKS, ETC.

What are the factors of playground safety?

The Playground Injury Prevention framework consists of four elements that lay the foundation for safe play areas: S = Supervision. A = Appropriate Environments. F = Fall Surfacing.

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