Session overview
This session focuses on playground shade sails and safety in an Australian context. John Rebbechi shares a practical introduction to the history of shade and safety expectations, then steps through Australian injury and death case studies to underline the real-world consequences when risks aren’t identified and managed early. The key message is proactive action: addressing hazards before incidents occur, rather than reacting afterwards.
Event details
Date: 10th October 2024 | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM AEST
Delivery: Online Live Stream – Teams Meeting (no subscription required)
Cost: Free – Registration Required
Presenter: John Rebbechi – Mainsailz Consulting (Brisbane QLD Australia)
Co-hosted: Lynnel Crockart – Playground Safety Inspectors Australia (Perth WA Australia)
What you’ll learn
You’ll get clearer on what “good” looks like for inspection and reporting, including the level of detail and clarity expected in inspection documentation for shade structures in playground environments. The session finishes with a Q&A featuring questions from Play Safe Hub members and partners.
Who should attend
This is for anyone responsible for specifying, installing, managing, inspecting, or maintaining playground shade sails in Australia, including:
- Playground inspectors and auditors (new or experienced)
- Local government and council parks/asset teams
- Schools, childcare and education facility managers
- Playground owners/operators and duty holders
- Shade sail suppliers, designers, installers and maintenance contractors
- Playground manufacturers, landscape architects and project managers involved in playground upgrades
