Chapter 1 addresses the basics of playground liability.
Chapter 2 introduces a new concept, “The Playground Maintenance Diamond of Care.” The four points of the Diamond are based on the continuing process of “Knowledge, Inspection, Corrective Action and Documentation.”
Chapters 3 through 7 address the common materials used to manufacture play equipment, concrete, wood, plastic and metal, and the many different fasteners, connectors and connecting fasteners which hold these materials together.
Chapters 8 and 9 address loose-fill surfacing and unitary surfacing.
Chapter 10 discusses how often inspections and maintenance should occur.
Chapter 11 addresses record keeping and documentation.
Chapter 12 is about the challenges of taking play equipment out of service
Chapter 13 is on the content of maintenance inspections of the playground environment, surfacing and equipment.
*Playground Maintenance Participant Guide, 123 pages. The book includes a summary of each module of the "Maintaining Child's Play" course with areas for notes and includes skills-building exercises.