News and Articles from Playground Guardian
Tips, articles, safety and inspection information to help you stay up-to-date.
Tips, articles, safety and inspection information to help you stay up-to-date.
Parents and children deserve to know that their playgrounds, play equipment, and other facilities are safe. If your park has pavilions, picnic tables, and other facilities that are used by the public, make sure you keep them safe with regular inspections and audits. So, what is the difference between a playground inspection and an audit?... Continue Reading
Each year, thousands of children are injured while playing on playgrounds. The nature of the surfacing under and around playground equipment can play a big role in determining safety. Surface impact testing helps you ensure your surfaces are safe for children at play. What is Surface Impact Testing? Surface impact testing simulates a child falling... Continue Reading
Colder weather is on its way – but that doesn’t mean that playtime has to stop! Playgrounds are a wonderful resource for getting exercise and burning off energy during the wintertime. But, with colder temperatures, snow, and even hail, there are a few things you should consider to ensure the safety of your playground during... Continue Reading
Skateparks and playgrounds appear to be two very different structures. While there are many similarities between the two, there are also a number differences when it comes to inspection. Here's what you need to know about performing a skatepark inspection. Skatepark Inspection Basics The following items are high-frequency inspection items for skateparks. Keep reading beyond... Continue Reading
You may not know it, but a lot of science and study has gone into determining the best materials and specifications for playground surfaces. As a result of these efforts and studies, groups like the NSC (National Safety Council) have created recommendations for materials, care, and even depth for certain types of surfaces to keep... Continue Reading
At Playground Guardian, we spend most of our time helping playground owners and managers inspect and maintain their equipment. However, our expertise also extends to other park components like metal bleachers and benches, stadium and grandstand seating, and portable and collapsible bleachers. Today we’re discussing everything you need to know about bleacher safety regulations, from... Continue Reading
While playgrounds are great fun for children and families, inspecting playgrounds is serious business. Why? A well-inspected and maintained playground helps to keep those same children and families safe from potential harm. Here is a short list of things you should look for when inspecting a playground: Rusted or flaking metal Surface dirt and contamination... Continue Reading
Likely one of the most overlooked areas of playground maintenance and inspections is the play surface itself, but the condition of the playground surface can impact playground injuries and safety. It is very important to keep the play surfaces in good condition and, depending on the materials, at the right depth. Inspecting & Maintaining Mulch... Continue Reading