A playground structure can be a thing of joy
for the children who scale its walls and swing from its monkey bars. But all too easily, an aging or neglected
structure can fall into disrepair, becoming dangerous and unsafe. Natural wear and tear combined with harsh
weather conditions, can cause unplanned movement of the structure and severely
affect the safety of surfaces and access routes if not carefully
monitored.
As a property or business owner with a
playground structure, you are responsible for ensuring that it is properly
maintained in order that it may be used in as safe and risk free a manner as
possible. A qualified play structure
inspector from At Home & Play Inspections (http://www.goldbook.ca/cambridge-on/home-inspection-service/at-home-and-play-inspection-9614 ) in Cambridge, Ontario will assist you in
making a thorough assessment of your play structure, helping you observe and address
any hazards which will need removing or repairing. Inspection of the structure will ensure that
none of the components are experiencing undue wear, and that fasteners are
secure. Protective surfaces should be
tested on a regular basis and upgrades when needed should be made a
priority. Once all potential safety
issues have been addressed, and brought up to current safety standards, the
inspector can then help you draw up a plan for regular inspections and maintenance.
Although well intentioned, maintenance by
someone outside of the playground industry may be in breach of the CSA
(Canadian Standards Association) standard. Serving Cambridge and South Western
Ontario, At Home & Play Inspections (http://www.athomeandplayinspections.com/home_inspection/home.html )
are proud members of the Canadian Association of Playground Practitioners with
a solid, technical understanding of the most current CSA standard for
Children’s Play Spaces and Equipment.
Using various surface performance testing devices and instruments, as
directed by the CSA Standard, an inspector from At Home& Play Inspections (http://www.athomeandplayinspections.com/home_inspection/services.html )
will help you ensure that your play structure is a safe place to play.
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