Bleacher Safety

Over 20,000 people are hurt annually in accidents involving bleachers.

A large percentage of bleacher accidents are a result of a person falling from or through the

bleachers.

Many bleacher accidents involve children.

Falls from bleachers typically occur when guardrails are missing from the back or sides of bleachers, creating

openings.

Many bleachers in facilities today were built and installed prior to CPSC guidelines, creating potential hazards.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has developed guidelines to help prevent falls.

To prevent falls, your bleachers should meet the following criteria:

A bleacher should have a guardrail along the back, and surrounding the open ends where the drop is more than 30” to the ground below.

The guardrail should be at least 42” high and, if using a vertical picket guardrail, all openings should be small enough that a 4” sphere

cannot fit through.

If a chain link guardrail is used, it is recommended to use chain link that

has 1.25” (or less) mesh to discourage kids from climbing.

Where visibility would not be significantly impaired, use solid materials to block openings.

Maybe RETROFITTING your existing bleachers is more feasible for your

budget.

The current condition and structure of your bleachers will determine the materials and methods needed to

retrofit.

Make sure that the materials and methods being used for the retrofit do not introduce any

new hazards.

Features such as aisles, handrails, and surfacing should be added to

any retrofit project.

Rigid materials, such as aluminum, should be used to close any openings between the

seating and footboards.

Using chain link fencing material can introduce new hazards and encourage children to play or climb

on it.

Consult your local building officials to determine if a permit is needed in order to

retrofit bleachers.

Whether you’re retrofitting current bleachers or ordering replacement ones, they should be carefully

inspected at least once every three months to identify any damage to identify any damage to

the structure.

SAFETY IS KEY!

ParknPool offers numerous bleacher options that fall into three categories:

Permanent

Portable“Stationary”

Temporary “Tip N’ Roll”

It is crucial to follow CPSC’s guidelines, no one’s safety is worth risking by leaving

outdated bleachers in place! Call us today: (877)-777-3700

or get our Bleacher Safety Guide for more information.

http://www.parknpool.com/campaigns/pdf/bleacher_safety_guide.pdf

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