Playground Supervision

Playground Supervision Active Playground supervision is a strategy that works; it helps ensure safety and positive play experiences. It requires adult supervisors who are alert, are aware, know safe playground rules, and intervene when inappropriate behavior occur....

Sun Exposure on Playgrounds 

Safety First with Sun Exposure on Playgrounds Children’s playgrounds often lack adequate protection from sun exposure. Overexposure to solar radiation can negatively impact long-term child health, as research has shown that UV exposure and sunburns as a child are...

Playground Equipment Fall Heights

Playground Equipment Fall Heights Playground design trends have been evolving to include higher and more complex playground equipment, which require testing and certification of the FallZone surfacing material to higher fall heights to ensure the safety of our...

ADA and Playground Accessibility

ADA and Playground Accessibility The Department of Justice’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is a federal law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability, ensuring equal access and benefit to all people. Stemming from ADA, the 2010 ADA...

The Learning Experience FallZone Playground Surface

The Learning Experience FallZone Playground Surface Renovation  FallZone Safety Surface is your premier nationwide turn-key supplier and installer of all your eco-friendly Playground Flooring, Sports Surfacing and Recreational Surfacing needs. With 25 years of...

Playground Equipment Injury Prevention

Playground Equipment Injury Prevention Supervision Close supervision by a responsible adult may be the most important factor in preventing or minimizing playground injuries. Age-appropriate equipment and carefully designed playground layouts, by themselves,...