News and Articles from Playground Guardian

What is a Certified Playground Safety Inspector? What does CPSI training involve? And are there alternatives to becoming a CPSI that still ensure safe inspections? Keep reading for answers to all of these questions and more! What Is a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI)? A Certified Playground Safety Inspector is someone who has gone through... Continue Reading

Safe surfacing is one of the best ways to prevent accidents and injuries on the playground. But most surfacing requires upkeep to ensure its safety and longevity. Here’s everything you need to know to keep your surface safe, from inspection and cleaning to playground surfacing repair. What Type of Playground Surface Do You Have? There... Continue Reading

If you’ve recently bought or started managing an indoor play space, you may be wondering how to clean indoor playground equipment. While inspection and sanitization are often overlooked in indoor play spaces, maintaining them is actually quite easy. Here’s everything you need to know about how to inspect and clean your indoor play equipment. Do... Continue Reading

Playground repair and maintenance can be daunting. Without regular inspection, there are a number of factors that can make a fun outdoor experience on the playground a dangerous one. Half of the battle is knowing what to look for when it comes to playground safety and repair. Here are eight of the most common hazards... Continue Reading

Over the past two years, businesses around the world have reevaluated their cleaning and sanitizing processes to keep people healthy and safe. The same is true when it comes to playgrounds at schools, in neighborhoods, and more. If you’re looking to improve your playground cleaning procedures, here’s everything you need to know about sanitizing playground... Continue Reading

These days, many schools, communities, and public parks are building playgrounds with ADA accessibility in mind. But the goal of ADA compliance can seem out of reach if you have an older existing play structure that is still in good condition. Here are our tips and ideas on how to update and adapt your playground... Continue Reading

A playground can provide fun and enjoyment for children of all ages. But it can also become a liability for businesses, neighborhoods, and organizations if not maintained properly. Regular playground inspections are the best way to keep your equipment in working order and keep children at play healthy and safe. In addition to inspections by... Continue Reading

There are a number of severe weather events that can affect the safety of your playground equipment, including: Heavy rain and flooding Strong winds from tropical storms and hurricanes Snow, blizzards, and freeze-thaw cycles Natural disasters like earthquakes and tornadoes Knowing how to properly inspect your play equipment after a severe weather event and perform... Continue Reading