Playground Safety

Ensuring Playground Safety & Compliance with EN1176

EN1176, a comprehensive European standard, outlines essential safety requirements for playground equipment and surfacing. This guideline minimizes potential hazards, reduces accident risks, and ensures that playgrounds are safe environments where children can play freely. 

We believe every child deserves a secure, well-designed play area. Adhering to these standards is more than a protocol; it’s a moral commitment. Our dedication to playground safety reflects our goal to create safe playgrounds that foster enjoyment and well-being in the communities we serve.
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Safe Playground Equipment Installation Services

Our team approaches each installation with a meticulous focus on playground safety and quality. Adhering to industry standards, we ensure that every playground is carefully constructed to meet the highest criteria for safety. At Four Acres, our expertise extends beyond technical skill to a deep understanding of safe playground equipment and safety protocols. This commitment to excellence means our installers take pride in delivering solutions that prioritise both safety and quality, creating safe playgrounds for all users.

Playground Safety Standards & Compliance Checks

Detailed Risk Assessments & Safety Method Statements

For each playground project, we conduct thorough risk assessments and detailed method statements. Our team evaluates potential hazards and provides a systematic approach to address and minimise risks during the installation of playground equipment. This proactive planning ensures that each step of the installation process is carefully considered, offering a clear roadmap that aligns with excellent standards.

Comprehensive Background Checks for our team

To maintain a secure environment, every installer undergoes CRB checks, ensuring all team members meet the highest standards for safety and security.

Compliant Post-Installation Safety Inspections

After each installation, we conduct comprehensive post-installation inspections to verify adherence to EN1176 and other safety standards. These inspections, performed by certified professionals with expertise in playground safety, confirm that every playground meets required safety criteria and provides a secure play space for children.

You can find further information regarding inspections here.
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"We have worked with Four Acres of Play for a number of years keeping our adventure play and outdoor gym equipment in good working order and ensuring that it all meets the appropriate standards. They have always been very responsive to our requests for support and very professional in their work. Very importantly, they are very honest with us and give good advice on how to resolve any new issues. We could not ask for a better team to help us keep our Recreation Ground safe and in use throughout the year."
Peter Hulett
Secretary, Stoke sub Hamdon Sports and Recreation Trust
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If you would like to discuss your safety matters or just get advice, then please give us a call. We'd be happy to chat
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