ShareMAINTENANCE TIPS FOR SCHOOL PLAYGROUNDS
ENSURE PROPER DRAINAGE
Standing water and improperly drained playground surfaces can lead to illness or injury among your students. Ensure your playground is safe and clean by allowing proper drainage.
REPAIR FENCES AND BENCHES
The playground’s equipment is an obvious source of concern. However, some schools forget to include fences and benches in their playground maintenance plans, so be sure to regularly check their condition. Fences can have holes or bent portions which need fixing, while benches or other types of seating can develop splinters. These should either be repaired or replaced as needed.
CHECK ALL SURFACING
As you inspect your playground’s surroundings, don’t forget to check that the surfacing material is in good condition with soft landing areas and no tripping hazards.
Whether your school uses wood fiber, rubber mulch, or artificial turf, the material needs to be in good condition to minimize the risk of injuries like broken bones or head trauma. Worn or uneven surfacing material needs to be repaired, raked, or replaced. Some loose fill surfaces can become compressed or scattered over time, so you may need to top them off with additional material.
ELIMINATE TROUBLESOME PESTS
Playground equipment can play host to a number of uninvited pests during the summer months. Bees, wasps, ants, and more might try to move in, creating a real danger when students return. Have any nests removed by pest control professionals to ensure it’s done safely. However, if you find honeybees, you may want to contact a beekeeper to preserve your local bee population.
CHECK PLAYGROUND MAINTENANCE OFF YOUR SCHOOL’S TO-DO LIST
By taking the time to complete your school’s playground maintenance and repairs during the summer months, you’ll be ready for playful students by the time the new school year starts.
Some older playground equipment may need to be replaced. We invite you to contact us at Ceria to request a quote for new that will meet all your school’s safety requirements while engaging your students with its fun and innovative design.
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