In this article, expert witnesses specializing in child safety though playground inspections and child supervision discuss the standards and guidelines relevant to playground injuries associated with…
In this article, Childcare Operations Expert, Elizabeth Rodano, Ed.D., C.P.S.I., reviews the standard of care for supervising young children on the playground in childcare facilities and early…
Each year, thousands of children receive emergency room treatment for injuries sustained on playgrounds in the United States. Many of these injuries involve falls to the protective surfacing material…
In this article, the sports and recreation experts provide an introduction on the hazards associated with inflatable amusements. Topics include the most common causes of injury and steps that should…
While there are national standards for playground safety through ASTM, some states, like California, have additional codes and requirements. Through the lens of a specific case example, Dr. Suzanne…
Evaluating whether the type of surfacing material and the head impact attenuation of those fall surfacing materials were adequately safe for the height and type of playground equipment used is…
Schools that utilize the playground as an entry and exit location for student pick up and drop off face a number of security challenges due to the size, number of access points, pedestrian and foot…