Joann Robertson

Playgrounds are supposed to be places of joy, exploration, and growth — but they also carry real risks if design, upkeep, or usage are neglected. In July 2025,…

When I inspect playgrounds, the most effective monitors see me coming right away and investigate. I applaud their dedication and keen powers of…

Spring is a great time to visit the playground. Parents or caregivers should take this quiz about playground safety before heading out the door! 1:) You should…

Here’s hoping that your organization experiences a wonderful holiday season filled with joy and merriment.  1. DON’T GET OVEREXTENDEDExtension cords…

As a person who loves the 80’s, I always enjoy the movie “ Top Gun”, which stars Tom Cruise, and the song “A View to a Kill” by Duran Duran. But, when I…

My two favorite sounds are people who can’t stop laughing at a funny story, or the crack of a home run at the ballpark.  What about you? Consider opening…

My experience… During the pandemic, many things have been turned upside down. As a safety professional, who focuses mainly on the public sector, the COVID…

Usually, a superhero has some identifying characteristics, such as a good physique or perhaps a colorful cape around their neck. But in 2020, the essential…

When I am in my local park, I follow the footsteps of the famous poet Walt Whitman.  West Hills Park in Melville, NY is up the road from Walt’s…