Playground Safety 101

With that, here’s a quick refresher on playground safety. It breaks down in two main areas:

1. General Playground safety – what individuals and carers can do to help prevent injury
2. Equipment Safety – what we and our clients can do to ensure the play space stays up to standard

General Playground Safety

When it comes to safe play, here are a few simple but game-changing tips:

• Keep an eye out – Always supervise young kids, especially in open or ungated playgrounds. It’s the best way to make sure they’re playing safe and not getting into anything too wild.
• Know your kid’s level – Make sure the playground suits your child’s age and ability. CRS playgrounds and KliX play equipment are suitable for all ages and abilities, but let’s be real… a toddler on a mega TOWERplay structure? Maybe not today.
• Teach playground etiquette – Manners matter! Kids need to learn playground etiquette, take turns, use the equipment properly and no rough play on the equipment. Respecting the space and each other equals a safer time for everyone.

Equipment Safety

Playground safety starts with quality equipment, here’s what you can do:

• Regular maintenance – Hopefully you won’t need it with our top-quality equipment, but don’t sleep on that 20-year warranty! Regular inspections and upkeep help catch rust, broken parts or wobbly platforms before they become a hazard.
• Choose the right surfacing – Whether its mulch, rubber softfall or sand, surfacing matters a lot when it comes to your space. The right surfacing under the right equipment can mean the difference between a harmless tumble and a nasty break. Let us help you match your space with the safest surface.