3 Key Components of a Safe Playground Equipment (Part-2)
Kids spend their early years playing on playgrounds and developing various skills. It’s the most exciting part of their day, and every child looks forward to meeting their friends and removing all their energy on the playground. However, along with having a fun time, their safety must be of prime importance. Keeping this in mind, we bring to you a 2-part series that will cover important points about the features of safe play equipment. If you haven’t read part 1 of the series yet, then click here. In the second part of the series, we will cover the following three considerations:
Is the Playset Age-Appropriate? What Is the Company’s Reputation? Are There Any Basic Safety Hazards?
1) Is the Playset Age-Appropriate? An important consideration that hinders the safety of playground equipment is ageappropriateness. The reason being, if young kids are exposed to equipment meant for older kids, they will be prone to accidents and injuries. Hence, it is important to install age-appropriate equipment.
But how can you accommodate both young and older kids in the playground? One way to go about it would be to separate the playground into sections – one meant for small children the other meant for older ones. However, if space is a limitation, it can be impractical to separate playground equipment that is designed for the appropriate age level. To tackle this issue, you can install barriers or gates on the playsets meant for older kids. You can even have a design with a lower and an upper level, where the lower level could be for a younger child, and close the gates for the upper level, which is more appropriate for older kids. Another solution is to allow young kids on playsets meant for older kids but to ensure that there is constant supervision. You must make sure that their hands are held while climbing stairs or an older child helps out. 2) What Is the Company’s Reputation? When you’re deciding who to buy a playset from, there are all kinds of factors on your mind. You’re probably considering how much their product costs, whether or not they have the products you’re looking for and if they’ll install it for you. Before zeroing down on a playground equipment brand, you will think of various factors such as the product cost, whether they have the specific products you need, or if they will take care of the installation. But the one important factor that you cannot miss out on is the company’s reputation. It is best to research their experience, reviews, and products. Ensure they have a good reputation and they are known for manufacturing reliable and safe playground equipment. You can conduct online research to read their product reviews and ask friends or people that have purchased playsets from them. If you keep hearing negative reviews, it’s best to avoid the brand. On the other hand, if you come across many positive reviews, it would be worth purchasing from them. At ArihantPLAY, we have 35+ years of industry experience in providing and installing playground equipment. We have 2,50,000 installations worldwide and are known for manufacturing innovative, and exciting playground equipment that adheres to all safety regulations. 3) Are There Any Basic Safety Hazards? Lastly, when it comes to safety, it is all about the small details that hold the play equipment together. If those tiny details are not cared for, and the equipment is not maintained properly, the complete structure can be liable to safety issues. So, after purchasing the playground equipment, ensure that the basic details and elements are taken care of from time to time. Some elements that require attention are:
Tightening the Bolts Ensure that the bolts of the playground equipment are tightened before kids come to play on it. Each season, there is a possibility for the bolts to get loose. So as the summer vacation starts, and kids plan their playtime, ensure that the materials and bolts are inspected properly. Checking for Bolt Caps Ensure that there are no exposed bolt caps as they could scrape and cause cuts on the arms and knees. Bolts need to be covered with plastic caps to ensure that the sharp edges don’t cause injuries. Also, ensure that the caps are intact and the fallen ones are replaced. Closing the S-Hooks If S-hooks from the swings are kept wide open, the clothing of kids could get caught or the swing might even detach. Ensure that the hooks are pinched together with a pair of pliers. Checking for Wear and Tear Ensure that you inspect the playground equipment thoroughly for wear and tear before and after the start of every season. For instance, after the winter season is over, ensure that the chains and ropes from the play equipment are intact. Also, if your play equipment is made of metal, you must give a fresh coat of anti-rust paint. We hope you have gained valuable insights from this article. If you’re looking to purchase high-quality playground equipment for your community playground, school, residential area, or home backyard, look no further than ArihantPLAY. We feature a wide range of commercial playground equipment that offers optimum safety and is visually thrilling. Feel free to connect with us if you want to explore our range of products or have any further queries.
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