September 2012 Playground Photo of the Month This month's Playground Photo of the Month recipient is Progressive Design Playgrounds of Vista, CA.
Letter From The Chair All, After fretting over the logistics of planning several playground installs at once , I wondered whether others in our industry have the same worries. It was comforting to see the application of our newest board member and her mention of the struggles of our industry to coordinate installations with considerations for equipment, surfacing, freight, other contractors, etc. Also, with the return of a former board member his application also addressed the challenges of being a playground contractor.
Their comments gave me a renewed and refreshed attitude towards my concerns about getting everything done on time and safely. It is our effort as qualified contractors that makes us different and important to the customer and the supplier. We are the ones that make it all come together for them. So thank you to my colleagues for reminding me that what I (we) do is one of the crucial parts to a perfect playground. Project Name: Cedar Creek, Santee, California. If you are interested in submitting your playground for consideration please e-mail us at npca@playground-contractors.org. If your photo is selected for the any month in 2012, we will have it published and your will receive recognition for your work and a gift from us, for your participation. Digital Specifications: High Resolution PDF files are preferred. Delivery: Files will be accepted via email. Color images must be TIFF,
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I trust our members will continue to support our role as the professionals in our industry. It is through our quality of service that we legitimize playground contracting as a valuable asset to the construction industry. I am proud of the work we do and gladly share pictures with anyone who will look at them. I hope you do to. I hope to see many of you at NRPA in a few weeks!
Sincerely, James Charles Snider. Snider & Associates, Inc. 10139 Royalton Road Ste # H North Royalton, OH 44133 P: 440‐877‐9151 E‐mail: jcsnider@cvsnider.com
September 2012 NPCAI Board of Trustees CHAIR 2012‐2014 Public Relations Committee Chair James Charles Snider. Snider & Associates, Inc. 10139 Royalton Road Ste # H North Royalton, OH 44133 P: 440‐877‐9151 F: 440‐877‐ 9159 E‐mail: jcsnider@cvsnider.com PAST CHAIR 2010‐2012 Playground Construction School Chair & Membership Committee Chair Roger Davis Playground Safety Services. Inc. Po Box 2729 Shelby, NC 28152 P: 704‐487‐7774 F: 704‐480‐7775 E‐mail: rdcpsi@carolina.rr.com TREASURER 2012-2014 Dr. Joe Deutsch, CPSI Imagination Play, Inc. PO Box 452 Moorhead, MN 56561‐0452 P: 888‐788‐9504 F: 888‐788‐9546 E‐mail: joe@imaginationplay.com SECRETARY Tom Peeples Peeples Playground Safety Consulting, LLC. Po Box 745657 Arvada, CO 80006 ‐5657 P: 720‐351‐7309 F: 303‐421‐6675 E‐mail: playgroundsafety@live.com TRUSTEE Nominations Committee Chair Jeff Barber, CPSI Playground Specialist, Inc. 17352 N. Seton Avenue Emmitsburg, MD 21727 Office: 301‐447‐1890 P: 800‐385‐0075 C: 301‐748‐3056 F: 301‐447‐3556 E‐mail: jeff@playspec.com
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Kenda Daria Safe and Sound Playgrounds We ensure kids are safe to play! On business days Kenda can be found running the business development department at Safe and Sound Playground Inspections, Inc. but on the weekends she is a mother to three beautiful kids, active in her community, and a great friend to many. Kenda is a licensed general contractor and certified playground safety inspector along with many other qualifications that help her to run her playground focused company. As the President of Safe and Sound Playgrounds, Kenda leads an innovative team who share the same deep commitment to making playgrounds a safe and clean place for kids to play. Kenda has always believed play time is one of the most important parts of childhood and it was having kids of her own that led to the start of her company. Safe and Sound Playgrounds has grown from an inspections and cleaning/sanitizing company to a full service playground company offering safety audits, cleaning services, sand cleaning, soft contained indoor playground repairs , turn-key repair and complete playground design and installations. It has been very important to Kenda that her company reflects her personality, which is fun, down to earth, and friendly! One of Kenda’s greatest strengths is her approachability and love for meeting new people. She believes this is a key piece to building the best relationships possible with new clients. Kenda thrives on challenges and always tries to deliver more than expected. Her top priority has always been to provide her clients with the best possible service in the industry, which in turn has enabled Safe and Sound Playgrounds to flourish. Kenda maintains an active involvement in her community by volunteering and being part of various church and school service projects as the opportunities arise. One of her personal goals is to always keep her feet firmly planted on the ground and to give back to the community she loves. Kenda holds a bachelor’s degree in Communication and Business from Oregon State University. She lives in Queen Creek, Arizona with her family, including her 3 children Kaci 8, and twins Kyle 6 & Sydni 6. In her free time she enjoys going to the gym, playing softball, watching baseball, and spending time with her family. Kenda often draws upon her own secret weapon; A dedicated team with the same vision as she has, which paves the way for the growth and success of her company and the kids who benefit from the work of Safe and Sound Playgrounds! Play Safe, Play Clean,…. Just Play!!
September 2012 NPCAI Board of Trustees TRUSTEE Tom Norquist GameTime 150 PlayCore Drive Fort Payne, AL 35968 P: 256‐845‐5610 F: 256‐845‐9361 thomasnorquist@me.com
TRUSTEE Research & Development Committee Chair Marylou Iverson The Iverson Associates P.O. Box 1387 Kingston, WA 98346 P: 360‐297‐8887 C: 360‐908‐3479 F: 360‐297‐8220 E‐mail: ml.iverson@gmail.com TRUSTEE David S. Dayton, P.E. President ICON Shelter Systems 1455 Lincoln Ave Holland MI 49423
P:616-396-0919 F:616-396-0944 E-mail: david@iconshelters.com TRUSTEE Kenda Daria Safe and Sound Playgrounds 18521 E. Queen Creek Road Ste #105-144 Queen Creek AZ 85142 P: 480-888-8784 Fax: 480-888-2375 E-mail: kenda@safeandsoundplaygrounds.com NPCAI Administration - NPCAI Office Sylvia Salazar, Executive Dir. PO Box 2364 Salt Lake City, UT 84110 1‐888‐908‐9519 F:801‐355‐2788 npca@playground‐ contractors.org www.playground‐contractors.org
Message from the Executive Director
Dear Members, In keeping up with our members request the following new features have been added to our NPCAI website; Latest Top Stories, CPSC Recalls, Updated CPSI Courses, and new member photos under categories. We’d like to suggest you bookmark the NPCAI website and make it a favorite place to find valuable information about play, playgrounds, grants, latest news and much more. This electrifying resource will post new stories every day. In this issue, I would like to thank Progressive Design Playgrounds of Vista, California for their submission for Playground Photo of the Month. In return for the participation NPCAI has sent them a NPCAI Official certificate along with a Official Playground Construction Cap. Just a reminder, NPCAI will be showcasing at The National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) Congress and Expo on October 16-18, 2012. Booth #1362 For this month, I have selected Paradigm Contracting of Austin Texas for the September Member Profile winner! Paradigm is located in Austin, Texas, Paradigm, they provide a unique turn-key solutions from playground design and site preparation; installation of playground equipment, ground cover and shade covers; while meeting federal ADA requirements for: ramps, sidewalks, and outdoor structures. Paradigm takes pride in the level of service they provide. Their goal is to create a company that partners with their customers and its employees, creating a full service atmosphere. They believe in high quality, ontime delivery, a safe and healthy working environment, and creating an enjoyable working relationship with our consumers and employees. As for our NPCAI website for this month we are proud to report that we have had 274,937 hits on our website. We know how important it is to you be active in the best association in the Playground industry and that is why we provided you this important information and we look forward to hearing from you. In closing, we hope you enjoy our newsletter. We are #1 in the playground industry with over 3 million hits per year! Sylvia Salazar NPCAI Executive Director npcai@playground-contractors.org *************************** NPCAI Upcoming Events October 16-18, 2012 Anaheim, CA NRPA Congress & Exposition November 14-16, 2012, Las Vegas, NV Playground Construction School February 27- March 1, 2013, Charlotte, NC Playground Construction School
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Member Feature September Member Profile - Paradigm Paradigm is located in Austin, Texas, Paradigm, they provide a unique turn-key solutions from playground design and site preparation; installation of playground equipment, ground cover and shade covers; while meeting federal ADA requirements for: ramps, sidewalks, and outdoor structures. Paradigm takes pride in the level of service they provide. Their goal is to create a company that partners with their customers and its employees, creating a full service atmosphere. They believe in high quality, on-time delivery, a safe and healthy working environment, and creating an enjoyable working relationship with our consumers and employees. Areas of Expertise : Paradigm Playgrounds provides unique turn-key solutions for:
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ment experience. Jennifer Young, Project Manager, Office Manager and Safety Supervisor. Jennifer if certified in OSHA 30, OSHA Compliance , Conflict Management and Confrontational Skill, Project Management, How to Supervise People, Successful Solutions for Unacceptable Employee Behavior, HR Law 2012. Paradigm Contracting crews are schooled in safety practices, they have obtained local and federal background checks, and present themselves in a professional manner, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction. As a certified small business, Paradigm helps prime contractors and agencies meet small business participation goals. They are certified by:
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(playground manufacturer) The Paradigm Difference We have the experience to design and install safe playground environments.
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The NPCAI Playground Construction School Hello to All Our NPCAI Members, As you are all aware the NPCAI holds (2) Playground Construction Schools each year. Our next school is in Las Vegas Nevada on November 14th – 16th followed by the 1st 2013 PCS School in Charlotte, NC February 27th – March 1st. The Playground Construction School is where the NPCAI teaches the “Best Practices” of Playground Construction. I feel attendance at the School is beneficial not only to Our Members but also to everyone involved in the Playground Industry. With that said, let’s discuss how we can help educate you on how to make belonging to the NPCAI and attending the Playground Construction School can be very beneficial to your Company. There is No Better Organization where “You” can go and get Playground Construction answers than at the NPCAI. Whether you call the Office at 1-888-908-9519 or visit Our Website at: www.playground-contractors.org the NPCAI is a tremendous resource for anyone involved in the Playground Industry. At the PCS, we cover topics such as:
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The NPCAI is a huge resource of information with Contractor Laws, Useful Documents and the Membership Directory just to name a few. Also, with the NRPA Annual Conference coming up October 15th – 17th in Anaheim, CA we would like to personally invite you to stop by the NPCAI Booth on October 17th from 11 AM – 5 PM to say hello and share some refreshments. I always see the NRPA Annual Conference as an opportunity to form the new relationships within the Playground Industry while nurturing the continuous growth of our existing relationships. I know the Conference Attendance will be impacted by the economy and the location may be just a bit too far for some of Our Members but let’s look at the positives. There will be many people there you know, some you know just a bit and others that would like to get to know more. Then there are some you’ve never met and this might be the one time that brings you together thus blossoming a new and lasting Friendship and/or Professional Relationship. As for myself, I do plan to be there Monday 10/15/2012 thru Thursday 10/18/2012 and if I can be of any help to you, please look me up. I will spend most of my time at the NPCAI Booth and when I am not there, someone at the Booth will know where I can be found. Make it a point to come by and see us! Remember: The NPCAI Mission is: To professionally construct today's pre-manufactured playground equipment. THE NPCAI IS: A worldwide partnership formed to contribute to the advancement of the playground building industry by promoting playground installation as a legitimate contracting profession within the playground industry. THE NPCAI LENDS SUPPORT: To all playground safety programs, guidelines, and standards that promote playground safety by assisting the public in identifying the need for a professional playground installation. THE NPCAI SEEKS: Active participation in and contributions from its membership and corporate sponsors for the development and growth of individual members, their contracting businesses, and the playground construction profession worldwide. THE NPCAI OFFERS: MEMBERS A VOICE in the playground industry through leadership opportunity and networking to affect industry changes to address developing needs. MEMBERS ANSWERS to everyday installation questions and immediate access to information regarding certification, licensing and industry standards. Remember: The NPCAI Continues to Offer the Playground Construction School. Tool Box Tips: 1. Serve your existing customers well. Word of Mouth Is The Best Advertisement 2. Learn from your prior mistakes- make it right – ensure it doesn’t happen again 3. Create your own niche in the Playground Marketplace – be Unique 4. Stay in-tune to the wishes of your buyers/prospects. 5. Stay focused on what you do best and finds ways do what you do even better. 6. Make “what you do best” is “what your customers want and need the most.” 7. Forever seek new ways to do things better/easier/more productive than others. 8. Become a NPCAI Qualified Contractor and Use the NPCAI Qualified Contractor Status to Grow Your Business! As Always, Best Playground Contractor You Can Be! Become a NPCAI Qualified Contractor and Continue to Support The NPCAI!
Roger Davis – CPSI – NPCAI School Chair rdcpsi@carolina.rr.com
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Events Mark your Calendar Upcoming Play Industry Events October 2 – 4, 2012 West Virginia Recreation and Parks 2012 Conference Davis, WV www.wvrpa.org
Upcoming CPSI Course Calendar The Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) program is offered by the National Certification Board in coordination with the National Park and Recreation Association. CPSIs are individuals certified to inspect playgrounds for safety hazards and to ensure compliance with national standards set by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Date
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10/14-16/12 Lakewood
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10/15-17/12 Baton Rouge
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225-906-1239
10/23-25/12 Chicago Area
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11/14-16/12 Bellevue
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11/28-30/12 Clearwater
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October 3 – 5, 2012 2012 Colorado Parks and Recreation Association Annual Conference , Keystone Conference Center-Keystone, CO http://www.cpra-web.org/ October 10 – 11, 2012 Alaska Recreation and Park Association 2012 Annual Conference BP Energy Center, Anchorage, Alaska www.alaskarpa.org October 16 – 18, 2012 National Recreation and Park Association Congress October 16 - October 18 Anaheim, CA www.nrpa.org November 6 – 9, 2012 2012 Wisconsin Park & Recreation Association Conference and Trade Show Wisconsin Dells, WI www.wpraweb.org November 6 – 8, 2012 Georgia Recreation and Park Association Annual Conference Athens, GA www.grpa.org November 11 – 13, 2012 North Carolina Recreation and Park Association Conference Greenville, NC www.ncrpa.net
For more information visit NRPA at www.nrpa.org November 14 -16, 2012 Oklahoma Recreation and Park Society Conference Ardmore, OK www.orps.net
September 2012 The Playground Contractors Role with the NPCAI!
Feature Playgrounds from Design to Installation and Beyond U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, (CPSC) studies indicate that each year in the United States more than 200,000 children 14 years of age and younger are injured on playground seriously enough to be seen in an emergency room. – In other words, every 2 minutes someone is taken to an emergency room concerning playground injuries; – that’s approximately 547 people per day throughout the United States. #1
The Playground Contractors Role with the NPCAI As we come to the final link in the chain in becoming a True Playground Contractor. The NPCAI Mission is: To professionally construct today's pre-manufactured playground equipment.
THE NPCAI IS: A worldwide partnership formed to contribute to the advancement of the playground building industry by promoting playground installation as a legitimate contracting profession within the playground industry. THE NPCAI LENDS SUPPORT: To all playground safety programs, guidelines, and standards that promote playground safety by assisting the public in identifying the need for a professional playground installation.
THE NPCAI SEEKS: Active participation in and contributions from its membership and corporate sponsors for the development and growth of individual members, their contracting businesses, and the playground construction profession worldwide.
THE NPCAI OFFERS: MEMBERS A VOICE in the playground industry through leadership opportunity and networking to affect industry changes to address developing needs.
MEMBERS ANSWERS to everyday installation questions and immediate access to information regarding certification, licensing and industry standards.
Since 1981 the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission published guidelines for public playground safety, with revisions in 1991, 1994, 1997, 2008, and 2010. In 1993 American Society for Testing and Materials published Standard Consumer Performance Specifications for Playground Equipment for Public Use Designation 1487 and the current Version is the Designation ASTM F1487-11. These documents are readily available and can be downloaded easily at low to no cost. Dr. Francis Wallach, , Ken Kutska, Monty Christiansen, and Mary Lou Iverson were the founding parents of the National Playground Safety Institute (NPSI) and in 1993 – NPSI became an official program of the National Recreation Park and Park Association,(NRPA). Since 1994 the NRPA has offered courses to certify playground safety inspectors at a national level. #2 In 2004 the National Playground Contractors Association International developed a program to train and qualify playground installers. There are currently a few other organizations that train playground installation and various play equipment manufacturers train the installers of their products in regards to the proper installation of their equipment. Even today, with all of these credible resources purporting the importance of playground safety, many playgrounds are still being designed, installed, inspected and maintained by nonqualified personnel. In my field, playground safety consulting, the situation often arises of having to resolve issues resulting from well-intentioned, good hearted entities that either are in the middle of, or have currently installed a playground area which does not meet current guidelines and standards. I’ve see this problem arise because of those in the industry that either do not know or effectively communicate to their customers, and because those creating a playground are unaware that playgrounds require an educated design, qualified installation, and trained level of inspection and care. Playgrounds often create a liability that has become feared. Playgrounds are necessary; they are critical in the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development of our youth – especially with situations such as the increased pace of society, economic pressures, working parents, the decline in natural play environments and the increase of unsanctioned inner city play just to name a few. We must have playgrounds and our play areas and playgrounds must be designed well and kept safe for our children to use. Playgrounds are unique, from their initial design to their installation, inspection, maintenance and repair; playgrounds require trained/qualified personnel. From their beginning, this means that playgrounds not only require people who are good designers, installers, inspectors, maintenance personnel and or someone that is able to hammer a nail and turn a wrench, but that playgrounds require people/professionals who have also been schooled specifically in the field of playground safety. Playgrounds that are planned and developed correctly can make the difference between an agency’s worst nightmare, and a valued resource that benefits not only the agency and its users, but also our society as a whole. Playground Safety, it’s important! Make sure that from the first inkling of building a playground that it’s done with safety in mind: Designer(s): Verify the designer’s qualifications and ensure that they have current knowledge in U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, (CPSC), American Society for Testing and Materials, (ASTM) playground guidelines and standards and also the U.S. Department of Justice ADA 2010 Standards for Accessible Design. Many play equipment manufacturers sales representatives are able to assist in proper design and choosing an appropriate surfacing for your playground.
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Playgrounds from Design to Installation and Beyond (con’t) loInstaller(s): Use the NPCAI or your play equipment manufacturer’s sales representative to help locate a qualified installer. Ask for references and require items such as proof of insurance and documentation of being qualified in the field of playground installation. e.g. the installer has been trained by the manufacture and or has attended the NPCAI Playground Construction School.
NPCAI members are encouraged to participate in the National Recreation and Parks Association Congress & Exposition This year’s event will be October 16-18, 2012 Anaheim, California
Inspector(s): For conformation of compliance, use a Certified Playground Safety Inspector, (CPSI) or third party certified playground safety consultant to assist with design, help in monitoring project layout and installation, and to audit the play area at its completion. Throughout the lifetime of your playground documentation and the use of trained personnel to inspect it on a regular basis are crucial in keeping it safe for the end user and in lessening liability. National Park and Recreation Association Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Registry is one way to help locate a CPSI in your area: http://www.nrpa.org/ Maintenance and Repair: complete maintenance and repairs in a timely manner. Adhere to current guidelines and standards. Use trained maintenance and repair staff throughout the life-cycle of your playground. Acquire necessary information from your play equipment manufacturer’s sales representative and only use manufacture’s specified parts and procedures for repair and replacements. Permanently maintain all records of your play area from its inception. Be sure to properly document any and all repairs that have been completed and make sure you include photographic evidence.
NPCAI Calendar of Events Stay Proactive: Make sure you religiously follow a Comprehensive Maintenance Management Plan that includes a consistent-systematic approach to Playground Inspections and Corrective Actions This Article is Provided by Tom Peeples-CPSI in collaboration with Roger Davis-CPSI. #1) Injury and Death Investigated Associated with Playground Equipment, 2001- 2008, Craig W. O'Brian, Division of Hazard Analysis, Directorate of Epidemiology, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814, October 2009 http://www.cpsc.gov/library/foia/foia10/os/playground.pdf #2) The Play and Playground Encyclopedia: http://www.pgpedia.com/,Francis Wallach, Ken Kutska, Monty Christiansen,and Mary Lou Iversonhttp://www.pgpedia.com/
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Below you will find interesting items that are important during your visit to NPRA in Anaheim, California. I hope you enjoy the show and if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me! We look forward to seeing you in Anaheim! NRPA understands that innovation is the ability to see change as an opportunity. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and engage with park and recreation professionals from across the nation. Top 5 Reasons to Attend NRPA’s Congress and Expo this Year: 1. More than 200 Educational Opportunities 2. Over 300 Key Suppliers on the Trade Show Floor 3. 11 Park and Recreation Education Tracks 4. World-Class Networking Events 5. New this Year! Meals Added to Full Registration Packages The 2012 NRPA Congress & Exposition will be held at Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA. Registration Date and Times: • Monday October 15, 2012 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Hours: • Tuesday, October 16 - 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM • Wednesday, October 17 - 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM You are invited to attend the International Playground Contractors Association Social Activity during the NRPA Congress and Expo in Anaheim, CA. Come and network with your fellow playground professionals. Wednesday, October 17th, 2012 - NPCAI Booth # 1362 (just follow the smell of popcorn and come by and grab some!) This event is co-sponsored by:
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