An 8-year-old girl was playing at a playground with her family. The playground was about a year old and very popular. While on the monkey bars about 7 feet up in the air, the child lost her grip and fell to the surrounding loose-fill material engineered wood fiber surface below. She hit her head and sustained (more…)
According to the CDC, nearly 70% of all playground injuries are caused by falls to the ground. This makes the choice and maintenance of surfacing materials one of the most important factors in preventing playground injuries. All playground surfacing material has a Critical Fall Height (CFH) that determines how much impact it can safely absorb. The Critical Fall Height is the safety threshold for playground surfacing and must always be equal to or greater than the surrounding playground equipment’s actual fall height to be considered safe. For example, (more…)
Play is an essential part of childhood development as children learn through play. Public playgrounds provide an environment for children to develop physical, behavioral, and cognitive skills. Though an essential aspect of childhood development, public play areas can also provide an opportunity for serious injuries and fatalities. In 2020, 120,829 children sustained serious injuries (more…)
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