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Educational Videos

Inspecting Playgrounds For Hazards

New 2nd Edition! Updated to the latest US CPSC Guidelines


	"The depth of coverage and clarity of this video changed our minds about producing our own video on playground safety. We purchased 2600 copies for our schools and their staff." -- Michael A. Intrieri, CPCU, V.P. Risk Management, Catholic Mutual Group (Read more here)

This video covers:

Intro/overview of the playground safety issues

Developing checklists

Determining frequency of inspections

Playground surfacing overview

Maintenance inspections and checkpoints

Design related inspections

Conducting a CPSC safety evaluation

And much more!

35 minutes - VHS

Cost-Effective Risk Management Training
Reducing liability on playgrounds is one of the leading challenges facing public agencies today. This video training program gives an in-depth look at how to set up a complete playground safety and maintenance program and illustrates how to make a safety evaluation based on the CPSC guidelines. It comes with over 50 pages of training materials and is recommended and used by the most prominent authorities throughout the US and Canada, including the NRPA and the US CPSC. Safety professionals now have an easy, yet thorough way to educate facility providers about preventing injuries and how to meet the current playground safety standards.








				Softball & Baseball Field Maintenance & Safety


	"The reasonable cost and great technical and production quality of this video made multiple copy purchase an attractive option for each of our 34 member school districts." -- Andy Yasenovsky, ARM Loss Control Manager, Inland Empire Schools Insurance Authority (Read more here)

This video covers:

Maintenance and risk management overview

Grading and draining skinned areas

Keeping playing surface obstruction free

Selecting base styles and installation

Managing turf areas

Inspecting: fences, lights, bleachers...

And much more!

25 minutes - VHS


		Train Personnel and Reduce Risk Ballfield activities have the second highest recreation-related injury statistics in the nation. It has now become essential for facility personnel to learn the fundamentals of proper inspection and maintenance. The in-field demonstrations of this program clearly illustrate the important aspects of softball and baseball field preparation and maintenance. Scene by scene, they explain how these principles relate to player safety and reducing unnecessary risk. Facility managers throughout the nation are using this quality educational resource to train their staff on the important safety issues. Includes a 24 page inspection/training booklet.


	Playground Safety Inspection Tools

	To determine if your playground equipment is in compliance with the new US Consumer Product Safety Commission guidelines, special tools should be used to make the proper measurements for evaluation.


	The Probe & Gauge Playground Safety Inspection Tool Kit


		The Probe and Gauge Kit includes:

	5 minute instructional video Written instructions Duffel bag/carrying case


			CPSC Evaluation Made Easy The probes measure the acceptability of openings and spaces on play equipment that may cause head entrapment. The protrusion gauges determine the acceptability of protrusions that may cause hazardous entanglements.





		Smart Tool


		Covers All Angles

	Read Level and Plumb by Vials or Digital Display Reads angles in degrees, % slope or pitch Listen and Level Audio Feature and much more!


				The 24" Smart Tool conveniently determines the acceptability of angles on platforms, decks, stairways, ladders, ramps, slides, and other CPSC angle requirements.


	Tools For Playground Maintenance

	These tools help solve two of the most common playground maintenance problems and make it easier to keep your playground safe.


	Heavy Duty S-Hook Plier & Chain Cutter


	This specially made S-hook plier will close and open S-hooks and features a chain cutter for cutting up to 3/8 inch chain.






		The Marga Sandcomb


	The sandcomb is designed for removing dangerous and unsightly debris from sandy areas such as playgrounds, sandtraps, beaches, etc. Standard 1/2 inch screen. A rake and a sieve built in one. The ideal tool for maintaining safe loose fill surfaces around play equipment.