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 - July 15-17, 2008
REGISTRATION - Our course in Raleigh is full! Please contact our main office at 919.515.7118 to be placed on a waiting list. For a listing of other training courses, visit the NRPA main NPSI website: http://www.nrpa.org/content/default.aspx?documentId=6297
Course participants:
For a list of area hotels please check the McKimmon Center website: http://www.mckimmon.ncsu.edu/mckimmon/hotels.html
If your business office needs a completed NC State University W-9, Tax Payers Identification Number and certification, click here to download.
To find a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) near you request an up to date list from NRPA. http://www.nrpa.org/forms/default.aspx?FormDocumentId=5149 Complete the online form to obtain the CPSI registry from your state.
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/playgrounds/index.shtml
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.
