Public Playground & Safety Inspections | In-Person

Non-Member Fee: $100

If you would like to register for this training, please log into Neogov to access Learn. Once in Learn, search this course within the Course Catalog, select the class instance and hit “Enroll”.

CVMIC will provide a continental breakfast and lunch as part of the training day.

If you have food allergies or if you are not interested in the provided food, refrigerator and freezer space are available for any food you wish to bring.

This course will provide participants with the skills and knowledge needed to develop an effective playground safety program. This includes playground site selection, layout considerations, surfacing selection and maintenance, selecting appropriate playground equipment, inspection of playground equipment, identifying hazards on playground equipment, and general playground equipment maintenance.

This class is led by CVMIC Safety and Risk Management Specialists that hold Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) certifications. Participants will become familiar with the US Consumer Products Safety Commission Guidelines and the ASTM Standard for Public Use Playgrounds. This program will also teach individuals the following:

•How to plan and design a playground that protects children from injury.

•Site Selection •Playground Layout Considerations

•Equipment Selection •Surfacing Material Selection

•How to apply CPSC and ASTM guidelines to specific pieces of playground equipment. (Slides, Swings, Sliding Poles…etc.)

•How to identify playground safety hazards using the appropriate tools, gauges and probes.

•How to prioritize identified hazards and develop a plan to address/fix those hazards.

•How to conduct an effective playground inspection. (Hands-on exercise)

Participants will be provided hands-on opportunities to use the various tools, gauges and probes during the class. Participants will also have an opportunity to conduct an inspection at a nearby playground.

Target Audience: Parks & Recreation employees, risk managers, municipal safety professionals and any employee currently involved in playground inspections and maintenance. All are welcome to attend.