TP Part No: In5012 Issue -F 03 13
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that about 100 000 playground
equipment related injuries resulting from falls to the ground surface are treated annually in U.S.
hospital emergency rooms. Injuries involving this hazard pattern tend to be among the most
serious of all playground injuries, and have the potential to be fatal, particularly when the injury is
to the head. The surface under and around playground equipment can be a major factor in
determining the injury-causing potential of a fall. It is self evident that a fall onto a shock
absorbing surface is less likely to cause a serious injury than a fall onto a hard surface.
Playground equipment should never be placed on hard surfaces such as concrete or asphalt and
while grass may appear to be acceptable it may quickly turn to hard packed earth in areas of
high traffic. Shredded bark mulch, wood chips, fine sand or fine gravel are considered to be
acceptable shock absorbing surfaces when installed and maintained at a sufficient depth under
and around playground equipment.
Note: The maximum fall height for this swing can be determined by measuring the distance
between the pivot points and the ground.
X3.2 Table X3.1 lists the maximum height from which a child would not be expected to sustain a
life-threatening head injury in a fall onto four different loose-fill surfacing materials if they are
installed and maintained at depths of 6, 9, and 12 in. However, it should be recognized that all
injuries due to falls cannot be prevented no matter what surfacing material is used. Checks must
be carried out at the beginning of the usage season as well as at regular intervals throughout the
usage season. Check all nuts and bolts for tightness and tighten when required.
X3.3 It is recommended that a shock absorbing material should extend a minimum of 6 ft in all
directions from the perimeter of stationary equipment such as climbers and slides. However,
because children may deliberately jump from a moving swing, the shock absorbing material
should extend in the front and rear of a swing a minimum distance of 2 times the height of the
pivot point measured from a point directly beneath the pivot on the supporting structure.
X3.4 This information is intended to assist in comparing the relative shock-absorbing properties of
various materials. No particular material is recommended over another. However, each material
is only effective when properly maintained. Materials should be checked periodically and
replenished to maintain correct depth as determined necessary for your equipment. The choice of
a material depends on the type and height of the playground equipment, the availability of the
material in your area, and its cost.
9 This information has been extracted from the CPSC publications “Playground Surfacing -
Technical Information Guide” and “Handbook for Public Playground Safety.” Copies of these
reports can be obtained by sending a postcard to the: Office of Public Affairs, U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C., 20207 or call the toll-free hotline: 1-800-638-2772.
TABLE X3.1
Fall Height in Feet From Which a Life Threatening Head Injury Would Not Be Expected
Warning
Please instruct children not to use the equipment in a manner other than intended.
Installation Instructions and Information -
Place the equipment on level ground, not less than 6 ft (1.8 m) from any structure or obstruction
such as a fence, Garage, house, overhanging branches, laundry lines, or electrical wires.
Do not install home playground equipment over concrete, asphalt, packed earth, or any other
hard surface. A fall onto a hard surface can result in serious injury to the equipment user.
Operating Instructions -
Observing the following statements and warnings reduces the likelihood of serious or fatal injury.
We recommend on-site adult supervision for children of all ages Instruct children not to walk close
to, in front of, behind, or between moving items.
Instruct children not to twist swing chains or ropes or loop them over the top support bar since this
may reduce the strength of the chain or rope.
Instruct children to avoid swinging empty seats.
Teach children to sit in the center of the swings with their full weight on the seats.
Instruct children not to use the equipment in a manner other than intended.
Instruct children not to get off equipment while it is in motion.
Parent to dress children appropriately (examples would include the use of well-fitting shoes and
the avoidance of ponchos, scarfs, and other loose-fitting clothing that is potentially hazardous
while using equipment).
Instruct children not to climb when the equipment is wet.
Check the openings between rollers and sliding surfaces of roller slides for foreign materials that
could be potentially hazardous to users.
Verify that suspended climbing ropes, chain, or cable cannot be looped back on itself.
Instruct children not to attach items to the playground equipment that are not specifically
designed for use with the equipment, such as, but not limited to, jump ropes, clothesline, pet
leashes, cables and chain as they may cause a strangulation hazard.
Maintenance Instructions -
Check all nuts and bolts twice monthly during the usage season for tightness and tighten as
required. It is particularly important that this procedure be followed at the beginning of each
season.
Remove plastic swing seats and take indoors or do not use when the temperature drops below
40°F.
Oil all metallic moving parts monthly during the usage period.
Check all coverings for bolts and sharp edges twice monthly during usage season to be certain
they are in place.
Replace when necessary. It is especially important to do this at the beginning of each new
season.
Check swing seats, ropes, cables and chains monthly during usage season for evidence of
deterioration. Replacement should be made in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
Sand rusted areas on tubular members and repaint using a nonlead-based paint meeting the
requirements of Title 16 CFR Part 1303.
Type of Material 6 inch. depth 9 inch. depth 12 inch. depth
Double Shredded Bark Mulch 6 10 11
Wood Chips 6 7 12
Fine Sand 5 5 9
Fine Gravel 6 7 10
This product conforms to ASTM F 963-08 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety.
CONSUMER INFORMATION SHEET FOR PLAYGROUND SURFACING MATERIALS
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