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-Check crush points (exposed mechanisms, junctures of moving components) and eliminate.
-Check for broken supports or anchors. Check for stability in ground. Structures should not be easily
swayed; connections should be solid and adequately secured.
-Check all posts in ground for corrosion below grade.
-When flexible components are anchored in the ground, check and make sure anchoring devices are
below finish grade.
-Check for visible cracks, bending, warping, rusting, or breakage of any component and repair as
needed.
-Check for accessible sharp edges or points. Check for protruding bars, bolts, nuts, etc. Eliminate these
conditions.
-Check for exposed ends of tubing that should be covered with plugs or caps.
-Check for loose bolts, nuts, etc. and tighten.
GENERAL COMMERICAL PLAYGROUND SAFETY GUIDELINES
