Educational Opportunities

Playground safety is everyone’s first priority. But how do you know if your existing equipment is safe enough or if it needs replacing?

Many people use either the CPSC Guidelines or ASTM Standards to evaluate their equipment for safety compliance, as those documents are a great resource for the consumer who may have just a question or two about their specific playground. However, for professionals who deal with playground safety on a daily basis, a deeper level of knowledge is a must.

The National Playground Safety Institute (NPSI) is the only nationally-recognized program to train playground professionals on all aspects of playground layout, safety, design, and risk assessment, and it is based on the criteria established by CPSC and ASTM. Sponsored by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), it is a rigorous two-day course with an optional exam to become a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI). This course is especially valuable for parks and school maintenance personnel, risk managers, playground designers, and anyone else for whom playground safety is a priority. The course is offered at various locations and dates around the country---check the NPSI website for a course near you.

A side note: While all members of your SiteLines playground team are NPSI-certified CPSI’s, we remain unbiased and don’t inspect other brands of playground equipment besides GameTime. If you need referrals for inspectors who can do an audit or inspection of your non-GameTime playground equipment, please feel free to give us a call.