Most play equipment companies produce a small range of equipment which is
advertised as being suitable for children with disabilities and is also
robust enough to be used in free access public playgrounds. In my experience,
the most popular are the large spring seesaw from Kompan and the range of
swing seats sold by Hags. However, the choice of equipment available off the
shelf is very limited.
Publically accessible playgrounds ought to comply with the relevant British
Standrds (BS EN 1176 & 1177) and new playgrounds ought to be subject to a
safety audit (RoSPA and the National playing Fields Association offer this
service);- One of our public sector clients has about claim a week following
playground accidents, so it is worth making sure that the playgroun d is safe
as well as accessible
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