Playground Standards have Changed
PUBLICATION: ParksAndRecBusiness.com
Are your playgrounds keeping up with the changes in ASTM Standards in 2021? People who have been coping with COVID-19 might not be aware that ASTM F1487 is about to publish a revision that will require written verification that installed structures and surfacing meet not only a manufacturer’s requirements but also the requirements of ASTM F1292.
DOWNLOAD PDFASTM Revises Standard Guide for Playground Surfaces
PUBLICATION: TodaysPlayGround.com
In 1999 there was a determination that the Standards written by ASTM for "surface systems under and around Playground Equipment" were of highly technical nature and most owners of playgrounds were not well served by these standards. Download the PDF to read the full article.
DOWNLOAD PDFThe Implications to the Playground Installer of the ASTM F1292
PUBLICATION: Unkown
The latest revision of the ASTM F1292 standard was published in September 1999 and the impact for the playground installer and owners are significant. Download the PDF to read the full article.
DOWNLOAD PDFPlayground surfacing - injury severity & liability 2002
PUBLICATION: The Playbook
Over the past 25 years a significant volume of material has been produced on playground injuries and injury reducing playgrounds surfacing. Download the PDF to read the full article.
DOWNLOAD PDFPlayground surfacing - injury severity & liability 2000
PUBLICATION: National Playground Contractors Association
Numerous studies have indicated that 60-70% of all playground injuries requiring medical attention are as the result of a fall to the surface under playground equipment. Download the PDF to read the full article.
DOWNLOAD PDFCertification, How Important Is It?
PUBLICATION: The Playbook
Certification, How Important Is It? Injuries as a result of a fall still account for up to 70% of all injuries in the playspace and total number of injuries is on the rise rather than diminishing. Download the PDF to read the full article.
DOWNLOAD PDFThe Green Sward Playground Surfacing Pitfalls
PUBLICATION: The Green Sward, Ontario Parks Association
You get that sinking feeling in your stomach, as you hear or read the words "your playground surface does not pass the requirements of the CSA Z614 Standard". Download the PDF to read the full article.
DOWNLOAD PDFLandscape Trades: Playground surfacing Injury Severity
PUBLICATION: Landscape Trades 1994
Over the past 25 years a significant volume of material has been produced on playground injuries and injury reducing playgrounds surfacing. Download the PDF to read the full article.
DOWNLOAD PDFSurfaces de Recouvrement de Terrains de jeux Gravite des Blessures et Responsabiliés
PUBLICATION: Extrait de landscape Trades 1994, Traduction Libre
Depuis les 25 dernières années, une importante quantité de littérature fut développée sur les blessures se produisant sur les terrains de jeux, ainsi que sur les surfaces de recouvrement permettant de réduire les risques d’accidents. Download the PDF to read the full article.
DOWNLOAD PDFPlayground Surfacing Injury Severity & Liability
PUBLICATION: Green Sward
Over the past 25 years a significant volume of material has been produced with regard to playground injuries and injury reducing playground surfacing. Download the PDF to read the full article.
Child Care Operators Playground Management Guidelines
PUBLICATION: Canadian Playground Advisory
Effective June 2003, the Canadian Standard, CAN/CSA Z614-03, was approved as a National Standard of Canada by the Standards Council of Canada. Download the PDF to read the full article.
Establishing Best Management Practices for Recycled Tire Rubber
PUBLICATION: CalRecycle
Contractors report by SAIC: Establishing Best Management Practices for Recycled Tire Rubber Playground Surfaces to Comply with New ADA Accessible Design Requirements. Download the PDF to read the full article.
