Are your playgrounds safe, accessible, and ready for play?
Each year, there are an estimated 200,000 playground-related injuries in the U.S. that result in emergency room treatment, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
At Pashek + MTR, we offer professional playground audit services to help communities, schools, and parks maintain safe, inclusive, and enjoyable play environments. Our Certified Playground Inspectors (CPSIs) and our Accessibility Specialist can identify potential hazards, assess compliance with ASTM, CPSC and accessibility standards, and provide clear recommendations for maintenance and upgrades.
Regular CPSI audits are an important part of a comprehensive playground risk management plan that should also include a program of frequent and systematic preventive maintenance. Playground audits can help identify issues early, to help reduce the risk of injury and extend the life of playground equipment—ensuring these cherished spaces remain fun and safe for years to come.
Some of the areas that our CPSIs typically review during a playground audit include:
- Proper surfacing
- Adequate equipment use zones
- Accessible routes
- Protrusion, entanglement and head entrapment hazards
- Crush and shear hazards and sharp edges
Let us help you keep your playgrounds safe, inclusive, and ready for play.
Contact Heather Cuyler, our lead Certified Playground Inspector, at hcuyler at pashekmtr.com to discuss your needs further.
Welcome Heather Fuller to Our Team!
Please join us in welcoming Heather Fuller to our team.
Heather’s prior experience as an interior designer gives her a unique perspective to view a project from multiple angles and influences her work by creating spaces that merge the built environment with the natural world. In her current role she assists the firm in site analysis, design development and construction documents for projects ranging from educational campuses to community planning.
Prior to joining Pashek + MTR, Heather spent several years as an Accessibility Specialist and has extensive experience working with the ADA standards. In addition to performing audits of park facilities she has experience integrating accessible design ideas seamlessly into the landscape, allowing all users to interact with the space in the same, inclusive way. She has helped incorporate accessibility into a variety of projects including playgrounds, walking trails, golf courses, and sports stadiums.
Heather is a member of Humane Action Pittsburgh, which works to make Pennsylvania a humane state for animals through legislative efforts as well as advocating for veganism and reducing plastic waste which can end up in our waterways.
Her past experience and her passion for sustainability fits perfectly with our mission. We are glad to have her as part of our team.