Role of Rubber Mulch in Play Ground Safety
Till recently, there was a spurt in the number of playground related accidents and fatalities. Even though several playground safety features are incorporated in our playgrounds to make them safer to play on, the hard and unprotected ground proved to be spoilsports to many of us. Falls frequently occur during the course of play and as such, thousands used to get injured or crippled from falls.
But the emergence of playground mulch has changed the scenario for the better. It is an eco-friendly product, unlike many people professes, and is durable and efficient. Rubber mulch is obtained after cleaning used rubber tire treads and granulating them. If spread well in sufficient quantities, it can act as a cushion even if the fall is very heavy and disruptive.
The material is highly reliable since it remains intact even after many years. Pests and weeds cannot destroy it, unlike other mulches. Once installed, you need not worry about replacing and maintaining it. Even heavy rains and winds cannot dislodge it. In addition, colored rubber mulch improves the attractiveness of the playground. This is why people consider playground safety and rubber mulch as blood-brothers. Government authorities are also promoting extensive use of rubber mulch in playgrounds as a safety measure.
