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UNDER HEAVY USE: Play Equipment in Schools

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The heavy use of public playgrounds must be taken into consideration in understanding the design and construction requirements of commercial school playground equipments.

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Playground equipment in schools suffer the mostbeating among public playgrounds

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Playground equipment in schools iscertain to be used everyday

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Schools provide a place of education to millions of children each year

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On a school day, many of these children will engage in activities with playground equipment

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During Recess…

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On an average day, the publicaccess the playground duringschool hours and after hours

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On weekends, the playground is openfor sporting events and the public

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Thousands of children will access a playground during the average week

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Ensuring the Playground Equipment’s durability is top priority

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IDENTIFY QUALITY SUPPLIER

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The heavy use of public playgrounds must be taken into consideration in understanding the

design and construction requirements of commercial school playground equipments

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Slides and climbers must be constructed with the highest safety

standards and raw materials

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Paint and plastics are chosen to endure direct sun for generations of use

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Playgrounds are not a dispensable investment, but one that should last a lifetime

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KID-PROOFING PLAY

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Schools must carefully consider the play equipment’s design before purchasing

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Don’t compromise the fun, take into account pairing safety with desired activity

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Although public playgrounds are designed for parental supervision, many children play

unsupervised

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Therefore, construction should avoid unpredictable dangers to create a safe environment

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USE A PROFESSIONAL

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Planning a school playground is a task that requires time and resources

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Avoid problems by choosing equipment that is tested for safety and durability

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