Our Certified Playground Safety Inspectors Make Sure You’re Safe

Is your playground safe? At River Valley Recreation, our in-house Certified Playground Safety Inspectors (CPSI) perform safety audits for playgrounds throughout the northeastern United States We can work to remove or minimize any safety hazards we find to ensure your playground fully complies with all current playground safety guidelines and standards. 

Our CPSI performs audits for playgrounds and parks throughout PA, MD, DE, and NJ.

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What Is Safety Compliance?

Playground safety compliance refers to adherence to the safest standards set by the ASTM F1487 Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment for Public Use. We audit and inspect playgrounds ensuring that they are safe for children to use. Compliant playgrounds require regular inspections conducted by certified inspectors. 

These inspections assess the condition of the equipment, surfacing, and overall playground environment to identify potential hazards. ASTM F1487 standards emphasize that people should design playgrounds with equipment and layouts that are appropriate for the children who intend to use them — ensuring that children of different age groups can safely enjoy the play environment. 

Our Safety Audits

Need help correcting safety concerns on your playground? Our playground safety audits include the following:

• Complete inventory of the playground equipment installed on the playground including identification of the playground equipment’s manufacturer.
• Inspection for a wide range of known playground safety concerns based on the current playground safety standards.
• Inspection for non-compliant safety issues relating to the ASTM F1487 voluntary industry performance standard for public playground equipment.
• Identification of the most serious and potentially life-threatening concerns that exist on specific types of playground equipment.
• A detailed summary report of the audit for you to keep on file.

Benefits of Safety Audits for Playground Safety Compliance

The key benefits of performing a safety audit include:

• Enhanced child safety: CPSI compliance ensures that playgrounds are safe for children, reducing the risk of accidents and injuries caused by improper installation, such as equipment that is too high or missing parts, unsafe surfacing and more. During a safety audit, we will also check for loose or incorrect hardware parts and exposed concrete anchors or missing infill panels. 
• Increased community confidence: An audit promotes confidence among parents and caregivers regarding the safety of playground facilities — parents are more likely to trust playgrounds that undergo regular safety audits. 
• Longevity of equipment: Regular inspections, audits and maintenance help prolong the life of your playground equipment, saving you money by identifying hazards and missing parts early on. 
• Compliance with legal requirements: A CPSI-compliant audit ensures that your playground adheres to local, state and federal regulations, reducing the risk of legal liabilities. Compliance with these standards demonstrates that your entity has taken the necessary steps to maintain a safe facility. 
• Support for inclusive play: CPSI safety audits also assess accessibility and inclusivity, ensuring playgrounds are safe and accessible for children of all abilities. This promotes a more welcoming environment for everyone to enjoy.