At Jungle Gym, we’re dedicated to creating a safe and fun environment for your children. To help you ensure safety, here’s a detailed guide to the potential hazards and how to address them:
Choking
Our assembly packs contain small parts that may pose a choking hazard.
Tip: Keep small children away from the installation area until the playground is fully assembled.
Cutting, Pinching, and Puncture Hazards
Sand down any sharp or rough edges on timber parts, and remove splinters.
Prevent pinch hazards by ensuring no scissor-like pinching points are created between angled stairs, ramps, or other solid parts.
Entanglement
Risks can arise from drawstrings, loose clothing, or hair near slides, poles, or roofs.
Tip: Avoid clothing with drawstrings and ensure there are no V-shaped gaps in the structure.
Entrapment
Prevent finger, hand, or limb entrapment by checking for:
Gaps deeper than 10mm and between 7–12mm for fingers.
Openings between 130–230mm for heads and torsos.
Tip: Avoid helmets on the equipment and ensure all gaps meet safety guidelines.
Falling
Hard surfaces like concrete, asphalt, dirt, and grass increase the risk of serious injuries from falls.
Tip: Install the climbing frame on impact-absorbing surfaces.
Note: Jungle Gym equipment is unsuitable for children under 3 years old and has a critical fall height of 145cm.
Tipping Over
Unstable installation or improper anchoring can cause equipment to tip, especially during heavy use.
Tip: Follow assembly instructions carefully, anchor properly, and observe capacity limits.
Skin Burn
Slides exposed to direct southern sunlight can become excessively hot.
Tip: Position slides in shaded areas to keep them cool and safe.
Suffocation
Plastic packaging poses a suffocation risk.
Tip: Keep all plastic away from children and ensure the play area is clear before use.
Strangulation
Swing ropes and climbing equipment must not create openings between Ø130–230mm.
Tip: Secure ropes at both ends and ensure no loops can form near slides or poles.
Protrusions
Watch for exposed threads or screws after installation.
Tip: File down sharp edges, add washers if threads protrude, and ensure all screws are flush with the timber surface.
Tripping and Slipping
Hazards can arise from uneven surfaces, debris, or wet conditions.
Tip: Maintain proper drainage, clear loose items, and check for tree roots, moss, or ice regularly.
By addressing these hazards and following our guidelines, you can create a safer environment where kids can enjoy carefree play. If you have questions or need support, we’re here to help!