When searching for the ideal playground equipment for sale, be sure to check for a few key elements, like compliance with ASTM & Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) safety standards, before you make a purchase. Playground Safety ASTM and CPSC…
With so many surfacing options available, it can be a daunting task to figure out which one is the right selection for your playground. Playground rubber mulch is an excellent option, as it is longer lasting and more durable than…
What Makes Poured in Place Rubber Surfacing A Good Choice Poured in place rubber surfacing provides a safe environment for children to play, requires little maintenance once installed and can be personalized to fit any recreational theme. Poured in place…
Looking to install a playground at your facility? IPEMA certified playground equipment ensures compliance with ASTM standards, so you can rest assured children are safe at play. IPEMA resources include tips to choose the right surfacing for your playground, a…
Hurricane Michael crashed into the Florida panhandle packing winds of 155 mph and leaving a path of destruction in its wake. It was the largest storm ever recorded to hit the Florida panhandle. The hurricane made landfall as a category…
Shock absorbing protective playground surfacing around and under the playground has been shown to greatly reduce the likelihood of head injuries to children. ASTM playground surfacing standard testing reveals a significantly smaller amount of head injuries occur when protective, shock-absorbing…
Did you know over 200,000 children visit the hospital each year with injuries from playground equipment? In an effort to greatly reduce this number, both Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and ASTM International playground safety regulations have been put in…
Safety surfacing is one of the most significant aspects of your playground. It not only gives kids something for them to play on but also keeps them safe from getting major injuries. This is why it is important to make…
Some of the most desired and inquired about safety surfaces for playgrounds are the rubber tiles and the poured in place rubber surfacing. Both of these surfaces have a few similarities but are also very different as well. They both are…
The Different Types of Playground Safety Surfacing Playgrounds have evolved over many years to make it safe but still fun for children. One of the many safety standards that have been put in place is installing adequate amounts of playground…
The summertime is now upon us. This means scheduling family trips, doing many extra curricular activities and just being outside a whole lot! It is important to make sure you have a good game plan for you outside playtime with…
Playgrounds are a special place for children. It is a place where they can have some freedom and have fun. That is why we need to make sure that the playgrounds that our children are playing on are safe for…
Playgrounds go through some rigorous tests to keep our precious children safe. They area analyzed to make sure that everything meets safety standards and should be installed and inspected professionally to make sure everything is properly assembled to minimize injury….
When it comes to space, or the amount of room available for a commercial playground it’s important to plan carefully to maximize the amount of equipment and activities that can safely fit into the area. One of the smartest ways…
Just because something has been designed to be safe, does not mean that it will be used safely. Children have a tendency to find an alternative use for every object that exists in the world, your pots are drums, grass…
Rubber mulch for playgrounds is made from recycled tires. These tires are cleaned, shredded, and processed numerous times with the end result being a very attractive and more importantly safe product to use for playground surfacing. Rubber mulch provides the…
Is Your Playground Safe? Is your commercial playground safe? Does it meet the minimum Federal playground safety guidelines established by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM)? These guidelines are established to protect playground…
Understand Rubber Playground Surfacing Products Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer, also known as EPDM is the other option for poured in place rubber surfacing granules. Outwardly, EPDM for surfacing looks identical to TPV. The truth is that it is a different…