This Blog is for the purpose of sharing information and safety tips for children using playgrounds and swing sets. These can include both residential and commercial playgrounds, daycares centers and individual swing sets.

Thursday 28 September 2006

New Swings for Safety

Athletic Directors and School Adminstrators periodically review the safety of their equipment. When it comes to reviewing swings, there are several components to them. Hooks, chains and swing sets all must be checked for safety and wear and tear.

American Swing offers a Safety Checklist that schools and daycare faciliites can use to help them check their swings and equipment.

For more playground safety information go to American Swing's articles on safety page

Friday 15 September 2006

Swings and swing sets need proper hardware

Swing set swings need to be installed with the proper hardware. Review your existing hooks to see that they are safe and in good repair.

Different swings and sizes require individual hooks. To see if you ar using the right one go to www.AmericanSwing.com