Under Heavy Use: Play Equipment in Schools

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Play Equipment in Schools
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Playground equipment in schools suffer the
most beating among public playgrounds
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Playground equipment in schools is certain 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 public access the
playground during school hours and after hours
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On weekends, the playground is open for 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 Equipments 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
equipments design before purchasing
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Dont 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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