Playground Surface Systems, Standards and Specifications, Implications for State Licensure

Registration Eligibility

Licensure Summit & CLARB Annual Meeting Attendees; Local (Buffalo) professionals; virtual professionals

Start Date

09/18/2024

End Date

09/18/2024

Description

Learn how to protect public health, safety and client investments in playground design by understanding and exceeding current standards. This session will explore the legal liabilities landscape architects face, the importance of setting higher performance standards for injury prevention and surface longevity, and how to ensure your projects meet societal safety expectations. Equip yourself with the knowledge to enhance playground safety and durability while mitigating legal risks.

Location

Buffalo, NY

Distance Learning

Yes

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

1.0

Learning Outcomes

• Assess Legal Liabilities: Understand the legal responsibilities and potential risks landscape architects face in playground design, and how exceeding current standards can help mitigate these liabilities.
• Enhance Injury Prevention: Learn to identify and implement higher performance standards that go beyond minimum requirements to improve injury prevention and ensure the safety of playground users.
• Promote Surface Longevity: Gain insights into best practices for selecting and designing playground surfaces that enhance durability and meet societal expectations for safety and functionality.

Instructors

Rolf Huber

Course Codes

Provider

American Society of Landscape Architects

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