No More Mistakes With Indoor Playground Equipment
Can an Inspection
Take care to perform a complete inspection of your school playground, or have a professional inspector do so. You should also look for any litter or debris on or about equipment that might be a threat to children. Make note of any repairs that are required, so that you can have these taken care of before the school year starts. Doing an inspection can also assist you in finding possible problems with playground equipment that could come up during the college year.
Even minor problems with school playground equipment can turn into big ones that can put kids at risk when they are playing. Whether you've got a broken swing or any elements that are severely worn or loose, make arrangements to have repairs done during summer when there are not too many children around.
Assess for Water Damage
When severe storms roll through during summer, they could leave behind debris that could be hazardous, such as large branches. You may also detect damage to playground equipment out of hail or wind-blown debris. Clear away any debris that has fallen on or around equipment, and also have storm damage repaired.
Maintain Fences and Benches
If your college park includes a fence around it and benches or other seating, don't forget to look at their condition. Fences may have holes or bent parts which have to be repaired. By way of instance, wooden seats may need to be sanded to eliminate worn down regions that could give kids splinters.
Eliminate Tripping Hazards
These hazards must be removed to reduce the risk of falls.
Assess School Playground Surfacing
The surfacing material for your college playground must be in good shape, which helps lower the chance of serious injuries, including head trauma or cracked bones. This material should provide enough cushioning to lessen injuries if Kids Play fall or trip. If any parts of this surfacing material are worn or uneven, they should be raked, repaired, or replaced. Loose fill surfaces, like wood fiber or rubber mulch, compress over time and might want to be topped off with extra stuff.
Remove Pests
Bees, wasps and other pests may build nests on park equipment during the summertime. Have any nests you locate removed by pest control professionals, so it is possible to be sure this is done safely. In the event of honey bees, a few regional beekeepers could be eager to remove nests for you for free in order to help maintain bee inhabitants.
Spending time doing repairs and maintenance on your school playground this summer is a great way to make sure that it's prepared for regular use when the new school year begins. If you have old equipment that has to be replaced, then contact us to learn more. We offer custom, commercial playground structures that are produced in the U.S. and easy to install.
