Playground Safety

THE MAIN CAUSES FOR PUBLIC playground Safety INJURIES

When it comes to playground safety it is recognised that children will experience minor injuries as they grow and learn in playgrounds and away from them, the condition or state of repair, including the height of the apparatus and the nature and depth of the playing surface are major risk factors. Standards exist in relation to general safety requirements; installation, inspection, maintenance and operation of playgrounds as well as Standards for specific apparatus. Unless all aspects are addressed simultaneously, the risk of preventable injury remains.

The Law for Playground Safety - occupiers liability

Standards are not mandatory. However, compliance represents good practice and is highly likely to be referred to in court actions. The playground owner has a DUTY of care for all users and visitors, and a reasonable STANDARD OF CARE should be applied to the playground to prevent injury or loss.

The potential for injury to occur is minimised through compliance with the relevant Australian Standards, incorporating best practice, and ensuring effective, well-documented design, inspection, and maintenance.

Those involved in and around playgrounds should be PRO-ACTIVE (prevent a problem) and Not REACTIVE (only correcting problems when they occur).

Due diligence requires that the user take all circumstances and aspects into consideration as to minimum performance and best practice in determining issues that relate to the management of risk.

Essential Playground Safety & Inspector Certification