Playground Safety & Design Resources
Safety Training Opportunities
National Playground Safety Institute (NPSI) / Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI)
Training is offered through RRS each summer in Raleigh, NC at the McKimmon Conference and Training Center on the NC State Campus.
NPSI Playground Safety Inspector Certification Course & Exam - Next course hosted by RRS: July 2010.
For Additional Information contact Nate Halubka
Other Locations for CPSI Courses? For a listing of other training courses, visit the NRPA main NPSI website: http://www.nrpa.org/Content.aspx?id=413
To find a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) near you request an up to date list from NRPA. Contact information for the request is available on teh NRPA CPSI website.
Other Safety Resources
Inventory, Audit & Inspection: A Layered Approach to Playground Safety. (RRS publication)
US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Recreational and Sports Safety Publications: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/rec_sfy.html
National Program for Playground Safety: http://www.uni.edu/playground/
ASTM Standards: Search for playground equipment, or F1487-05
National Center on Accessibility: for up to date information on ADA and Playgrounds:
http://www.ncaonline.org/index.php?q=taxonomy/term/136
Manufacturer Information
International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association
The World Playground Parks and Recreation Products and Services Web Directory. http://www.world-playground.com
Research and Design Resources
Natural Learning Initiative: http://www.naturalearning.org/
Research and Design Assistance Program of the NCSU College of Design. NLI promotes the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience of all children.
