At Iverson Group, we know how important playground surfacing is. Here's why:
Surfacing materials are intended to absorb impact and minimize the severity of injuries. 75% of playground injuries are caused by falls, with head impact injuries being the most severe. So installing and maintaining an appropriate surface under playground equipment is probably the single most important thing you can do to keep a playground as safe as possible. Which is where Iverson Group's expertise comes in.
We are knowledgeable of current Surfacing Guidelines and Standards as provided by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, as well as the standards for surface testing as provided by the ASTM International Standards.
The American’s
with Disabilities Act requires that loose fill playground surfacing on Public
Playgrounds be ‘firm, stable and slip resistant." As well as impact
attenuating. For most playgrounds, unitary surfacing is recommended.
While surfacing won’t prevent all injuries, we do know that having appropriate surfacing materials will decrease the likelihood of severe injuries.
Iverson Group has the knowledge, expertise and ability to specify the appropriate surfacing for your playground. To learn more about the type of surfacing that is appropriate for your playground, please contact us.