SPORT & PLAY
Upon joining the API , all members undergo credit checks to ensure they are financially sound and can be relied upon to see a project through from start to finish .
Consult with the Community ( and importantly , the children and users themselves ) If as part of your brief you require consultation with stakeholders , ensure your play supplier has the resources and knowledge of play to carry out a full consultation with all stakeholders involved in the play space project . For local authorities , this should include children and the wider community in order to create a play space which children will want to use and enjoy .
Commitment to Standards Check if your play supplier has appropriate certification which demonstrates their compliance with the relevant standards . API members are committed to maintaining and promoting these standards .
Actively Manage Risk Your play supplier should recognise the importance and significance of risk in play and be able to advise you on the relevant health and safety Standards . Arrange for a Postinstallation Report – inspections can highlight possible flaws or incorrectly fitted play equipment before a child uses the play space helping to avoid accidents or injuries . The API recommends using an independent ‘ annual inspector ’ certified by the Register of Play Inspectors International .
Technical Mediation Service The API offers a free technical mediation service to our member companies ’ clients , dedicated to resolving any technical disputes . This is open to all clients who buy from API members and to API member companies .
For more information about the Association of Play Industries members visit : www . api-play . org
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