Is there adequate space between the playground equipment?
Refer to the ASTM F-1487-98 Standard or the Consumer Product Safety Commission guidelines for specific use zone requirements. • Is the playground appropriate for the child? Play activities should be designed for children with varying ages and abilities. • Does the equipment put the child at risk from protruding objects? Jutting pieces of hardware can cause serious injuries. • Does the playground equipment present a strangulation risk? There should be nothing that would snag pieces of clothing, jewelry, or strings. • Are there any moving parts that could pinch a child? • Is there anything that might cause a child to trip? Surfaces should be smooth and level, with no tree stumps or roots. • Is the playground well maintained? All hardware as well as the playground surface should be in good shape. Rust and other signs of deterioration may signal poor maintenance. • Has the playground been renovated since 1993? Outdated playground equipment can be extremely dangerous. For example, during th
