Who determines playground surfacing shock absorption, and how?
Many state and federal agencies including the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the U.S. Testing Company, as well as independent laboratories and accredited testing firms, have conducted a variety of studies measuring the shock-absorption of numerous surfaces in relation to falling objects. Consistently, rubber tire chips have proven to be the most shock-absorbent standard safety surface. Considering the fact that each year, more than 550,000 playground injuries end up in the emergency room-that’s more than 1,500 every day!-you can’t afford to settle for anything less than the ultimate in safety: Rubber Mulch.
