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A group of tween girls and boys have fun playing together on a playground that adheres to ISO/TR 24666:2023 safety specifications.
ANSI | Playground

ISO/TR 24666:2023—Probes for Playground Equipment Safety

ByAlexandra Schirn August 12, 2024May 21, 2025

Unfortunately, even with nationwide safety standards and regulations, playground accidents still happen. In fact, emergency rooms treat over 200,000 kids under the age of 14…

Nursery worker with infant in playground that adheres to ASTM F2373-11(2017).
ANSI | Playground

ASTM F2373-11(2017): Public Use Play Equipment

ByAlexandra Schirn May 13, 2024May 21, 2025

Child development experts and parents agree play is an imperative part of childhood. Public play areas can help children develop physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually….

Outdoor public-use playground set for children to use that adheres to CSA Z614-2020.
ANSI | Playground

CSA Z614-2020: Children’s Playground Equipment

ByAlexandra Schirn April 11, 2024May 21, 2025

In 1816, Friedrich Fröbel, a German educator and psychologist, introduced the concept of a “kindergarten,” which included an outdoor play area. He recommended playgrounds for…

Little boy working on colorful toy puzzle safely with ISO 8124-1:2022 requirements.
ANSI | Toy Safety

ISO 8124-1:2022 – Safety of Mechanical & Physical Properties of Toys

ByBrad Kelechava September 20, 2022May 22, 2025

Overall, intrinsic toy hazards have minimized, but toy-related injuries still occur. Continuing to assure safety in toy manufacture internationally, ISO 8124-1:2022 – Safety of toys…

Boy climbing monkey bars under sky in playground kept safe with ASTM F1148.
ANSI | Playground

ASTM F1148-22: Home Playground Equipment Safety Standard

ByBrad Kelechava March 15, 2022May 28, 2025

For practically any child, visiting a playground is a treat, but having a playground back home is a blessing. However, the luxury of home equipment…

Colorful children's public playground kept safe with ASTM F1487-21.
ANSI | Consumer Safety | Playground

ASTM F1487-21: Playground Equipment for Public Use Standard

ByBrad Kelechava June 1, 2021May 28, 2025

Public playgrounds provide children with a communal, carefree environment. It’s not only ideal but implied that all playground equipment remains safe. Unfortunately, according to the…

Playground Safety European Norms
ANSI | Playground

Playground Safety European Norms

ByRobert Russotti May 2, 2016May 13, 2025

International standards address the safe design and testing of playground equipment, fences, and playground surfaces. For the European Union, a range of related standards or…

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