
Resources
Consumer Product Safety Commission
American Society For Testing And Materials
Americans With Disabilities Act
International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association
CPSC Public Use Products Publications![]()
Handbook for Public Playground Safety
#325 Presents playground equipment safety information in the form of guidelines. Intended for use by parks and recreation personnel, school officials, equipment purchasers, installers, and others interested in playground safety (46 pages - requires free Acrobat Reader).
Public Playground Safety Checklist
#327 Use this checklist to inspect local school and community playgrounds and notify school or park officials about any hazards found. (4 pages - requires free Acrobat Reader).
Tips for Public Playground Safety
The Consumer Product Safety Commission offers these playground safety tips from its Handbook for Public Playground Safety (3 pages - requires free Acrobat Reader).
For parents to read with their kids (ages 3-5) on the topic of playground safety (11 pages - requires free Acrobat Reader).
Prevent Burns On Hot Metal Playground Equipment (Text- Only Version)
Publication #5036: Safety Alert
Guidelines for Movable Soccer Goal Safety
#4326 Presents guidelines for the installation, use and storage of full-size or nearly full-size soccer goals. Intended for use by parents, parks and recreational officials, sports equipment purchasers, coaches and others interested in soccer goal safety. (12pages - requires free Acrobat Reader).
Movable Soccer Goal Safety Alert
Movable soccer goals can fall over on children - goals must be anchored (1 page - requires free Acrobat Reader) .