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Playsafe Safety Blog


Welcome to the Playsafe Blog
Your trusted source for playground safety, compliance, and innovation in New Zealand. At Playsafe, our mission is simple: to help create safe, engaging, and inspiring play environments. As New Zealand’s leading specialists in playground safety inspections, design consultation, and standards training, we’re here to share our expertise and support everyone involved in building better places to play. Stay Informed with Expert Insights and Industry Updates Our blog brings you pra


Embankments & Man-Made Mounds - Playsafe Guidance Statement
Embankment slides and man-made mounds are not defined as a separate category within NZS 5828:2015. Accordingly, Playsafe assesses these features using the standard’s general principles relating to falling space, free height of fall (FHF), and hazardous gradients. Mounds are considered part of the surrounding play environment, and their geometry forms part of the fall height and fall path.


Loose-Fill vs Synthetic Surfacing
Total Cost of Ownership:(NZD) Selecting the right playground surfacing means considering not just the initial installation cost , but the...
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