The responsibility for ensuring playground safety lies both with parents in the case of home playgrounds and with cooperative managers at public playgrounds. It is crucial to regularly maintain and check the condition of the equipment installed in the playground to ensure that it is in good working order and does not pose a risk to children.
Playground maintenance includes cleaning and protecting wooden elements, which need to be treated regularly to make them more weather-resistant. Metal elements, on the other hand, need protection against corrosion, and plastic elements need protection against UV radiation and temperature extremes.
Regular maintenance and technical inspections are key to keeping playgrounds safe.
Inspection and maintenance of the backyard children's playground
A playground is a play space that should be safe and enjoyable for children. Regular maintenance and inspection of individual pieces of equipment and playground elements are extremely important to ensure the safety and comfort of the playground. It is worth ensuring that all elements are in a good state of repair to avoid danger to children playing.
Checking playground equipment, its stability and its general condition should be a routine activity. Neglected equipment can be dangerous and damaged surfaces can put children at risk.
Maintenance of wooden playground elements
Waterproofing a wooden playground
The wooden elements of a playground require special care. As a natural material, wood is susceptible to the negative influence of atmospheric conditions, which promotes rotting and decay of the material. To protect wooden structures, impregnations should be applied regularly to protect the wood from moisture and insects. Impregnation should be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, usually once every three years.
Protection against moisture and insects
Before applying the impregnate, the wooden elements should be cleaned with sandpaper and then dusted off to remove dirt and old layers of impregnate. The use of a suitable impregnator can provide longer protection against rotting and decay, as well as against insects that may live in the wood. Regular maintenance of wooden elements ensures that your garden playground will be safe for children and resistant to damage.
Maintenance of plastic playground components
Cleaning and maintenance
Plastic playground elements, such as slides and climbing elements, need regular cleaning especially during periods of heavy dusting or leaf shedding. This not only helps to keep them clean, but also aesthetically pleasing. Dirt can be a danger to children playing, so it needs to be eliminated regularly. Mild cleaners that will not damage the plastic surface can be used for cleaning.
Protection against UV radiation
UV radiation can cause plastic parts to fade and become brittle. It is therefore advisable, where possible, to opt to remove plastic parts in the off-season, e.g. in winter. This will help to negate the impact of sunlight and adverse weather conditions on the playground. These elements should also be checked regularly for cracks or other damage that could pose a risk to children.
Maintenance of metal playground components
Corrosion protection
Metal playground components are prone to corrosion, especially during winter and in damp conditions. To protect metal structures, it is a good idea to apply special anti-corrosion coatings. Regularly checking the condition of metal components and repairing any damage is key to maintaining a safe playground.
Checking structural stability
Metal elements should also be checked regularly for stability. Playground structures must be firmly fixed to the ground so that they do not pose a danger to children playing. Technical inspections should be carried out at least once a year, and more often if necessary.
Maintenance of various playground elements - tyroleans, swings, sandpits
Tyrolean maintenance
Tyroleana popular feature of many playgrounds, requires regular inspection of the condition of the ropes and mechanisms. All parts of a roller coaster should be in working order and safe so as not to pose a risk to children. Ropes must be properly secured and regularly checked for wear. It is a good idea to dismantle the tyrolean in the off-season so that rain, snow, falling tree needles and leaves do not cause damage to the mechanism.
Maintenance of swings
SwingsAs some of the most popular play equipment for children, they require special attention. Regular inspection of the suspensions, chains and seats helps to ensure that they are in good working order and fully safe for children. It is also important to check that all components are properly fixed to the ground.
Sandpit maintenance
Sandbox is an area that requires regular replenishment of sand and control of its cleanliness. Sand should be changed at least once a year to ensure cleanliness and hygiene. It is also a good idea to check that there is no accumulation of dirt at the bottom of the sandpit, which could pose a danger to children. It's also worth remembering to cover the sandpit with a dedicated cover every time you finish playing to prevent dirt from accumulating.
Durable and safe playgrounds at Meblogród
Meblogród, a Polish manufacturer of playgrounds and their equipment, makes sure that all the individual elements of the structures created are functional and safe. Our garden playgrounds have the necessary approvals and certificates to confirm their safety for use by children.
Our products comply with the PN-EN standard, which guarantees their highest quality and safety. Only in this way can we provide children with a safe and enjoyable play space that will last for many years.
Meblogród's playground elements are made of durable, weather-resistant materials. The wood we use is properly impregnated, which makes it resistant to insects and rotting. Our metal parts are carefully protected against corrosion and the plastic parts are protected against UV radiation so that they retain their strength and appearance for a long time. This makes our playgrounds not only aesthetically pleasing, but above all safe and durable.
At Meblogród, we believe that playthings should be both safe and child-friendly. Our garden playgrounds are properly protected and designed for intensive use. Every element is carefully thought out and designed to create the best playing conditions for children.
