1st Edition
Risk and Safety in Play The law and practice for adventure playgrounds
By Dave Potter
Copyright 1998
264 Pages
by
Taylor & Francis
264 Pages
by
Routledge
256 Pages
by
Taylor & Francis
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Produced by PLAYLINK , a registered charity which assists local communities to create adventure playgrounds for children. Established in 1962, PLAYLINK is recognised as the national authority on good practice for play provision of this type. This essential handbook draws on PLAYLINK 's 35 years experience with adventure playgrounds, introduces recent changes to legislation and gives guidance... Read more
Part 1 - Introduction. The legal framework. The Health and Safety at Work Act and the Children Act. Staffing and training. Site and building. Structures and play features. Materials and equipment. Tools and equipment. Health and Hygiene. Accidents and emergencies. Activities off site.Part 2. The Health and Safety Regulations. Other significant legislation.Appendices. Index.
Biography
Dave Potter
'...this handbook provides a comprehensive guide to the theory and practice of the planning, design and operation of adventure playgrounds.' - The Leisure Manager
'...a reference book which concentrates on the elements that you need to have in place before you open the door to the children...' - Let's Play
'essential reading....several useful checklists....a very practical guide to carrying out risk assessments......good practical guide, well worth the cover price' - Managing Leisure
'...offers guidance on legal responsibilities, technical information on building play structures and advice on playwork practice.' - The Leisure Manager Supplement
'...a comprehensive guid to the theory and practice of the planning, design and operation of adventure playgrounds.' - Institute of Leisure and Amenity Management Bulletin
