The children's parks they are places where children spend a good part of their playing time, therefore there are certain security measures that must be followed to avoid accidents.
Of course, children should always play under the supervision of an adult, since playgrounds are not nurseries. To be aware of them is also to guarantee their safety. Let's see then, how the playgrounds should be To be safe for our kids.
The security measures that playgrounds must comply with are:
1) The materials used to manufacture all structures must not be toxic or electrically conductive, or release splinters that may cause damage. They have to be safe and resistant, with firm and stable fasteners, avoiding protrusions and edges in their structure, especially in the points of union and welds.
2) Your design has to adapt to users with mobility difficulties. Steps or pavements that are inappropriate for wheelchairs or structures must be avoided without suitable play proposals for these children with special needs. In addition, the height of each type of game must take into account the age of the children. We have already seen that there are parks that are an example in this regard such as the Pericones de Gijón park.
3) Pavements must dampen bumps. Concrete pavements or hard surfaces should be avoided, instead it is advised that the floor be rubber, both in tiles and continuous rubber. The thickness will vary depending on the height of fall of the installed games.
4) They must have a safety distance between games to avoid possible clashes between children when they are playing in playgrounds.
5) The conservation and cleaning It has to be adequate to keep it in the best conditions of use. To this contribute decisively the use of high quality materials in its manufacture, which provide resistance against vandalism and adverse weather.
6) Maintenance Children's playground is a very important point. Periodic inspections of preventive maintenance should be carried out, as well as the immediate repair or removal of equipment that generates risks.
7) He role of the elders In playgrounds it is key for children to make good use of the park and be under surveillance. For this, the elderly must have an area with street furniture: banks, bins, tables, fountains, etc.
8) The signs of the playground must clearly indicate the age of use of installed games, as well as where to go or what number to call in case of detecting damage or dangerous situations.
9) A fun area must be attractive for the little ones: innovative and colorful design encourage activity and promote children's entertainment and capacity development.
10) Finally, it is very important that the park is located away from road traffic and that the perimeter is well defined, through approved and certified fences for playgrounds.
