Risk and Safety in Play by Dave Potter

Risk and Safety in Play by Dave Potter

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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,

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Risk and Safety in Play by Dave Potter

Produced by PLAYLINK, a registered charity which assists local communities to create adventure playgrounds for children. Established in 1962, PLAYLINK is recognised as the national authority on good practice for play provision of this type. This essential handbook draws on PLAYLINK's 35 years experience with adventure playgrounds, introduces recent changes to legislation and gives guidance on the interpretation of legal responsibilities. It is intende for all those working as play officers, playworkers, playground designers or consultants in supervised play provision, legal advisers and regulatory authorities. It will also be of interst to anyone involved in leisure and recreation management and the design and construction of sports facilities.

'..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

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ISBN 13 9780419223702
ISBN 10 0419223703
Title Risk and Safety in Play
Author Dave Potter
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 1997-07-03
Number of pages 264
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.