Under Heavy Use: Play Equipment in Schools
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Playground equipment in schools suffer the mostbeating among public playgrounds
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Schools provide a place of education to millions of children each year
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On a school day, many of these children will engage in activities with playground equipment
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During Recess…
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On an average day, the publicaccess the playground duringschool hours and after hours
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On weekends, the playground is openfor sporting events and the public
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Thousands of children will access a playground during the average week
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Ensuring the Playground Equipment’s durability is top priority
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IDENTIFY QUALITY SUPPLIER
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The heavy use of public playgrounds must be taken into consideration in understanding the
design and construction requirements of commercial school playground equipments
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Slides and climbers must be constructed with the highest safety
standards and raw materials
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Paint and plastics are chosen to endure direct sun for generations of use
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Playgrounds are not a dispensable investment, but one that should last a lifetime
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KID-PROOFING PLAY
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Schools must carefully consider the play equipment’s design before purchasing
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Don’t compromise the fun, take into account pairing safety with desired activity
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Although public playgrounds are designed for parental supervision, many children play
unsupervised
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Therefore, construction should avoid unpredictable dangers to create a safe environment
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USE A PROFESSIONAL
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Planning a school playground is a task that requires time and resources
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Avoid problems by choosing equipment that is tested for safety and durability
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