Health & Safety

Safety First for Playforce means ensuring that all we do and all we provide is maximally safe for everyone.

All Playforce products comply with the British and European standards EN1176 for Playground Equipment and EN1177 for Impact absorbing Playground Surfacing.

In order to be a member of the Association of Play industries (API) it is mandatory that a manufacturer conforms to these standards. The API is the lead trade body within the play sector. They represent the interests of the manufacturers, installers, designers and distributors of both outdoor and indoor play equipment and safer surfacing.

What does this mean for you?

• No protruding or sharp edges
• Only high quality materials and manufacturing techniques are used
• We have minimised the risk of injury
• We ensure that safe play is a significant consideration in our play environment design

Playforce installation staff are fully trained in safe construction techniques and have been applauded time and again for their sensitivity to the needs of the pupils, staff, and school when working on site.

Jonathan Peters, Playforce Operations Manager, overseas the installation of all Playforce playgrounds is an RPII Inspector, which means he is qualified to inspect playgrounds and certify their conformity to EN1176.

Safety First - You can rest assured that Playforce puts safety first.