What should parents do if theyre concerned whether their local playground is safe?
Parents can inquire whether their local playgrounds equipment and surfacing is IPEMA-certified and it meets ASTM safety standards. To find out whether your local playground is certified, click here http://www.ipema.com/Products/main.aspx. In addition, IPEMA has developed a list of 10 questions for parents to use while examining their playground for potential safety hazards. To find it, click here http://www.ipema.com/News/default.aspx.