Playground at Straßäcker in Hemau safe for children again!

Playground at Straßäcker in Hemau safe for children again!

In Hemau, the playground at Straßäcker was reopened after extensive repair work was completed. The city of Hemau's construction yard carried out the necessary work to ensure the safety and usability of the playground. Children and young people can now use and play on the newly renovated play equipment again. This measure is part of the city's ongoing efforts to create safe recreational spaces for its youngest citizens.

The maintenance and regular inspection of playgrounds are of great importance for municipalities because, as operators, they are responsible for safety. According to Moravia Akademie, playgrounds must be regularly checked for safety in order to avoid accidents and comply with traffic safety obligations.

Safety standards and testing

The security check measures are based on the specifications of DIN EN 1176 and other relevant standards. These regulations establish the safety requirements for playground equipment and define the procedures for safety inspections. Operators are contractually obliged to identify and eliminate potential hazards to ensure the safety of children.

There are different types of inspections that need to be carried out:

• Visuelle Routine-Inspektionen: Diese erfolgen täglich bis wöchentlich und konzentrieren sich auf offensichtliche Gefahren wie Glasscherben oder herausragende Nägel.
• Operative Inspektionen: Monatlich oder vierteljährlich werden detaillierte Prüfungen auf Abnutzungserscheinungen und die Stabilität von Geräten vorgenommen.
• Jährliche Hauptinspektion: Hierbei handelt es sich um eine umfassende Sicherheitsprüfung durch qualifizierte Fachkräfte.

The results of each test must be documented completely. This includes the date, the type of inspection as well as any defects found and the measures taken. Urgent defects must be remedied immediately. If these inspection obligations are neglected, municipalities face legal consequences, which can also include claims for damages and criminal prosecution.

A safe environment for play is crucial, not only for the health and well-being of children, but also to minimize legal risks for local authorities. By reopening the playground at Straßäcker, the city of Hemau has taken another step towards improving the safety of its public play spaces.