| GCat | Safety |
| MCat | Safety |
| SCat | Playgrounds |
Play area inspection and maintenance program. Large number of documents, handbooks, checklists, etc. on playground and sports safety.
11 page document on the acessibility requirements for playgrounds
Resources that address accessibility requirements for play areas
Ten safety steps to reduce exposure to the hazards of arsenic-treated wood in playground equipment
Activities of the subcommittee that creates ASTM standards on playground surfacing systems
Focuses on need for fully integrated, universally accessible, developmentally appropriate playground
Safety fact sheets about California public playground regulations
The primary elements of playground equipment safety
CPSC child care safety checklists
Child play area inspection & maintenance program from US Army Corps of Engineers - pdf format
Warns that children should not wear bike helmets when playing off of bikes
Suggests equipment and materials that support a range of activities that children can enjoy outdoors
Safety measures that should be checked on a regular basis
Answers to frequently asked questions on the Board’s accessibility guidelines for play areas
CPSC playground equipment safety information in the form of guidelines
A layered approach to playground safety
Certifies a manufacturer's certification of conformance to the ASTM F1487-95
Database of manufacturers of IPEMA certified playground equipment
Alert concerning hazards to children from lead-based paint on playground equipment and in soil
Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Certification
Safety guidelines for backyard, school, park or other types of playgrounds
Accessibility guidelines for playgrounds under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Checklist can be used to evaluate the general safety of your local playground
Guidelines for playground design and maintenance - includes a safety checklist
Differences in the CPSC Handbook and the ASTM Standard related to playground safety
Students check the schoolyard or community playground for safety hazards
For the use of school maintenance supervisor sand other personnel entrusted with the care of playground equipment
How to identify the safety hazards in playgrounds and what to do about them
To keep having fun without getting hurt, here are some important rules to remember
Covers topics such as pressure treated wood playgrounds, inflatables, winter use of playgrounds
A discussion of playground supervision liability
The surface under playground equipment can be a major factor in determining the injury-causing potential of a fall
The potential for strangulation by a helmet strap on playground equipment
Can be used to evaluate the general safety of public playgrounds
Outlines how to design baseball fields, volleball courts, shuffle board, etc.
Large number of documents, handbooks, checklists, etc. on playground and sports safety
Elements of SAFE design: Supervisability, Appropriate developmental design, Falls, Equipment Maintenance
Factors that playground supervisory staff should be aware of related to playground safety
Guidelines for establishing long-term goals and procedures for the playground safety program
Checklist for safety equipment and location hazards
Statistics, playground safety information, answers to common questions and more
Ttrampoline ratings and reviews to choose the right trampoline and safety enclosure system
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Pool and spa safety - drowning prevention
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