What is PD CEN/TR 17207 - Framework for the competence for playground about?
PD CEN/TR 17207 discusses playground and recreational areas with a focus on a framework for the competence of playground inspectors. PD CEN/TR 17207 provides a framework that forms a guideline for the education, examination, and evaluation of the inspectors’ competence concerning public playground and recreational sports environments. For each specific task, an inspector may need to perform, this guideline describes the knowledge required and also sets out the basic level of knowledge necessary. The standard EN 1176 parts 1 and 7 detail the different types or levels of inspections required to help provide a play environment that is suitable for children to play in. The different types of inspections demand different levels of knowledge. These are:
- Routine visual inspection
- Operational inspection
- Annual main inspection
- Post-installation inspection
Note: This guideline doesn’t cover the competence of staff conducting product certification.
Who is PD CEN/TR 17207 - Framework for the competence for playground for?
PD CEN/TR 17207 on the framework for the competence for playground is useful for:
- Playground inspectors
- Manufactures of playground equipment
- Contractors responsible for installing playground equipment
- Facility managers
- Health and safety personnel
Why should you use PD CEN/TR 17207 - Framework for the competence for playground?
PD CEN/TR 17207 based on the text contained within EN 1176 series and the working group accepts that there may be variations in working practices in different countries. Irrespective of established systems, inspectors need to have the necessary competence to undertake the tasks.
As per the guidance in PD CEN/TR 17207, an inspector may need to perform as per the specific requirements. Children are educated from an early age on how to deal with this potential danger in their daily lives and have from an early age an elevated awareness of this danger.
