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… F15.29 Ballot F15 (12-03), Item 6, dated May 10, 2012: “1. Section 8, Equipment, contains performance requirements … a maximum velocity for a merry-go-round. Section 8.3.1.1 of the voluntary standard requires that handgrip devices … address the injury patterns on a particular type of play event. It seems to me that what we call something is not the …

… consistent protection from serious head injuries in the event of a fall. Notice that the standard for safety … to propel the wheelchair up a ramp with a slope of 1:14. The standard also says that it is the responsibility of …

… of how many of us go out to catch a game or watch an event and enjoy ourselves. The American Youth Soccer … listed by revenue Madonna.  No. of Shows: 72 - Attendance: 1,635,176 Bruce Springsteen & ESB. No. of Shows: 72 - … 2,165,925 Roger Waters. No. of Shows: 72 - Attendance: 1,680,042 M Jackson TIWT by Cirque Du Soleil.  No. of Shows: …

… The number of women who rode 110 days or more exceeded 1.3 million and increased 8 percent during the decade. At the … Score Ranking of Large U.S. Cities Rank City Bike Score 1 Minneapolis, MN 81.3 2 San Francisco, CA 75.1 3 Portland, … reduce the risk of head injury by up to 85 percent in the event of a crash. But when a child gets off the bike, take …

… design and equipment to give us their opinion as to 1 why interactive water features are becoming more popular at … Markham, ON, Canada (866) 833-8580 www.watertoys.com  1 These days, interactive water play is an ever-increasing … participant turns the wheel and select a different water event, for instance, a particular spray array or a spinning …

… Harper’s Playground Highlighted on the Today Show The $1.2 million playground, opened in Portland, Oregon in 2012. … They did a photo count down every day until the event. Each day they posted a new pictures with a number in it to remind people how many days left till the big event. It was one of the best social media campaigns I have …

… young children could freely play a Touch-A-Truck event was being held within fifty yards of the playground for … and ran from 10am-noon. We held our Play Day from 11 am-1 pm. When planning a Play Day at a playground list the … have imagined your community holding an annual Play Day event at one of the playgrounds they have created. If you are …

… and abilities felt comfortable; it was a great community event! Many kids grow up playing sports, so ensuring there is … my “paper park,” I’d love to hear from you, too! Comments 1 … Variety is the spice of life …

… in emergency rooms due to playground injuries in the U.S. 1 , and about 79% of these are due to falls and surface … you can rely for perhaps the process for dealing with any event of playground injury, and how to assess the need for … the Acceleration Severity Index Threshold Values Utilizing Event Data Recorder Technology.” Washington, D.C., …

… challenge is important. For example, one type of overhead event is very limiting. When adding upper body apparatus, … cube climbers were ground level play apparatus; the only event that required elevation was the slide. When the notion …

… quick refresher in the development of this planning tool. 1. The local community decision makers review the types of … be overnight camping, large scale sports complex, special event sites for fairs, festivals, gardens, nature centers … overnight camping, large scale sports complex, special event site (such as fairs, festivals, gardens, museums, …

… back”, just like grass does after a small, backyard event. But if the noise is way too loud, or occurs over an … and cannot be repaired. After leaving a very loud event, such as a concert or football game, you may notice …

… make sense of this is to try and lead a better life. This event ultimately led to leaving consulting, reconnecting more …

… file-media-original","data-delta":"1"}}]] Stage One:  Preparation One of the first steps in a … a goal to strive for. Setting goals for each fundraising event will help your committee see results. Once you … how much you are expecting to raise from a particular event, set a plan to achieve your goal by breaking it down …

… Whenever someone comes up with a design for a new play event or a completely new play area concept, guess what? I am … ASTM 1487 was incorrectly cited as ASTM 1497. Step 1 – International Standards Embracing Playground Surfacing … Tools","external_url":""},"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"alt":"Surface Testing Tools","title":"Surface Testing …

… file-default","data-delta":"1"}}]] NYC - Morgan Leichter-Saxby  We held the first pop-up … nothing they’d ever seen and did we know when the next event would be? It seemed we were onto something, so we put … file-default","data-delta":"1"}}]] Online communities - Suzanna Law Each little ping that …

… your duty to provide them and having a defense in the event of an injury. They are known to minimize the likelihood … See F1487-11 section 14.2.3, and CPSC section 3.2.1. This sign/label requires graphics to illustrate examples … use. See F1487-11 section 14.2.4 and CPSC sections 2.1, 2.4.2.1, 2.5.3 and 5.3.6 for warning and burn info. …

… experiences of young adults with Autism. They found that 1 in 4 of the participants had absolutely no peer contact … and creating true inclusion is easier than it seems. Step 1: Adopt a mindset that inclusion matters…all means all. Step … encourage children of all abilities to explore the play event together. They will lead the experience versus being …

… plan. Questions That Guide Fund-Raising Efforts1 1. Why are the funds necessary? 2. What are the parts that … In this case, a picture may be worth a thousand words and $1,000.00. People give to something that is more concrete than … their support again. For those unable to attend such an event, a thank you card along with a picture of the …

… file-media-original","data-delta":"1"}}]] "But!" we said, "we will only go if..." we proceeded … magical journey. Then my thought deepened: How is this event similar to many events our children face on a … offer you a lengthy explanation as to what effect such an event has on children, scientifically speaking. Perhaps there …

… media-element file-media-large","data-delta":"1"}}]] Regardless of what ASTM does, where should the CPSC go … HARMONIZATION Hazard – Potential source of harm. Hazardous Event – Event in which a situation may result in harm. Hazardous …