Everybody knows just how important safety is when it comes to play. But do you know what you need to do in order to ensure your playground and safe play surfacing meets industry standards?
Luckily, PlaySmart is a committed member of the Association of Play Industries (API). This means that we adhere to a strict professional code of conduct. Therefore, we can ensure every playground safety surfacing product we release satisfies industry standards.
When you do business with PlaySmart, you can rest assured that you are getting a quality product that has been tested rigorously. This is because we always ensure the children using it are safe. This leaves more room for the most important stuff – play!
Why Use An API Member?
When you use an API member, you know that you are getting the best results possible for your playground. As API members, we must prove the standard of your work and its safety and suitability for public use. Without an API approval, you cannot guarantee the safety of a playground feature. However- with PlaySmart, you have peace of mind. Our core values of safety are below:
Quality in play.
In order to maintain our API membership, we have to meet the industry’s high standards of safety and suitability. From design to installation, we follow a number of standards to ensure we are consistently providing the best safety surfaces possible for children’s play. From ensuring critical fall height measurements are tested to developing materials tried and tested for safe play, PlaySmart are committed to safety at all stages of the playground planning process.
Evidence.
In order to prove our commitment to quality and safety, we are happy to provide lots of evidence referencing our previous work. We strive to give our clients a comprehensive overview of who we are and our pledge to playground safety. Therefore we provide pictures during installation and after completion, case studies, or references and testimonials from our clients,
Play value.
As part of the API charter, we consistently drive to innovate and push forward new ways of thinking. Whether this entails design, inclusivity, materials, or most importantly safety, PlaySmart will always strive to conceptualise and introduce brighter and better ideas into our work.
Financial security.
When becoming an API member, all businesses must undergo financial checks. This ensures that they are fiscally sound and can be relied on to complete a project from start to finish. Not only this, but members are also required to provide annual play related turnover, and are also subject to random financial checks from the API. By agreeing to these terms and disclosing our financial information, PlaySmart hopes to provide our customers with peace of mind.
Commitment to standards.
We take safety standards extremely seriously. Therefore, we comply with British safety standards to deliver top-of-the-line play products with great longevity and keep children playing safely.
The Risks of Not Using An API Member
As you may see, selecting an API member to carry out your playground safety surfacing project is the most fiscally and professionally viable option. Without adhering to API stipulations, there is no guarantee that playgrounds meet required safety standards. Therefore children are at risk of unreliable play surfacing.
How Do I Find Out More?
Would you like to know how PlaySmart can help you turn your quality and safety playground dreams into reality? We are more than happy to talk you through any questions you have. Simply fill out the contact form below, or give us a call on 01564 742811 today!