Risk and Safety in Play - The Law and Practice for Adventure Playgrounds

Zusatztext '...this handbook provides a comprehensive guide to the theory and practice of the planning, design and operation of adventure playgrounds.' - The Leisure Manager '...a reference book which concentrates on the elements that you need to have in place before you open the door to the children...' - Let's Play 'essential reading....several useful checklists....a very practical guide to carrying out risk assessments......good practical guide, well worth the cover price' - Managing Leisure '...offers guidance on legal responsibilities, technical information on building play structures and advice on playwork practice.' - The Leisure Manager Supplement '...a comprehensive guid to the theory and practice of the planning, design and operation of adventure playgrounds.' - Institute of Leisure and Amenity Management Bulletin Informationen zum Autor Dave Potter Zusammenfassung Risk and Safety in Play draws on PLAYLINKS 35 years experience with adventure playgrounds and the findings in its three year development project 'Quality Play and Safety.' The text has been widely researched and commented on by playworkers, Inhaltsverzeichnis Part 1 - Introduction. The legal framework. The Health and Safety at Work Act and the Children Act. Staffing and training. Site and building. Structures and play features. Materials and equipment. Tools and equipment. Health and Hygiene. Accidents and emergencies. Activities off site.Part 2. The Health and Safety Regulations. Other significant legislation.Appendices. Index.

Product details

• Authors: Dave Potter, Potter Dave
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.07.1997
• EAN: 9780419223702
• ISBN: 978-0-419-22370-2
• No. of pages: 264
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Structural and environmental engineering; England, Wales, ARCHITECTURE / Urban & Land Use Planning, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Structural, LAW / Health, City & town planning - architectural aspects, Structural engineering, City and town planning: architectural aspects, Public Health & Safety Law, Public health and safety law, Wales / Cymru