Who determines safety surfacing shock absorption, and how?
Many state and federal agencies including the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the U.S. Testing Company, and the State of Illinois, 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, tire rubber chips have proven to be the most shock-absorbent standard safety surface, ranking above sand, bluestone, shavings and mulch. Considering the fact that the continual impact of hard surfaces can lead to arthritis and a reduced performance life, you can’t afford to settle for anything less than the ultimate in safety: Rubber Mulch.
