Security certificates
Safety is of primary importance in playgrounds. When designing a playground, it is necessary to ensure that the playground and the equipment used meet the applicable safety standards. In our country and in Europe, directives for the safety of playground equipment are framed by the European standards EN 1176 certificates. These directives set out the rules and requirements that playground manufacturers must meet. Playground equipment must be manufactured and installed in accordance with these standards. Products that do not have these certifications cannot be assessed for safety and pose risks. Therefore, these standards are a guarantee that the equipment installed on playgrounds is safe.
Absorbent pads
Playground surfaces should be covered with various materials that absorb impact during falls. Otherwise, injuries and accidents are inevitable even with simple falls and planned jumps. European standard EN 1177 sets the requirements for playground surfaces, and surfacing in accordance with these standards will significantly prevent injury accidents.
Warning signs
Warning signs providing information about the use of playground equipment, such as parental and caregiver supervision, user age, and general playground rules, should be located in the playground area and positioned so that users or parents can easily read them.
Safety zones
Required safety distances on a playground are determined by the type of play equipment and the height of the fall. A larger safety surface is required, because the higher the play equipment, the greater the risk of slipping. The same applies to play equipment that involves movement, such as swings and slides. The guidelines regarding the safety distances for equipment used in playgrounds are clearly defined by the European standard EN 1176. Ancillary products such as trash cans, light poles, and benches must not be placed within the safety distances.
Playground entrance
Especially at playgrounds located in residential neighborhoods and alongside vehicle paths, simple yet effective maze walkways are being added to prevent users from rushing out of the playground entrances and exits, thereby keeping children from running onto the roadway.
Maintenance
Product maintenance is an important part of playground safety. Failures and defects caused by users or vandalism can occur on existing playgrounds over time. Careful monitoring and repair of these issues will prevent potential accidents.
