From: NWI Times Every year in America, an estimated 21,000 kids 14 and younger go to the emergency rooms after suffering traumatic brain injuries on the playground. Chris Hanson, working as a salesman in the playground industry, wanted to do something to lower those numbers. The […]
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From: The Washington Times MUNSTER, Ind. (AP) – Every year in America, an estimated 21,000 kids 14 and younger go to the emergency rooms after suffering traumatic brain injuries on the playground. Chris Hanson, working as a salesman in the playground industry, wanted to do something to […]
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From: Purdue Research Foundation MERRILLVILLE, Ind. – A company based at Purdue Research Park of Northwest Indiana is commercializing technology that could help minimize the risk of children’s head injuries from playgrounds falls. Sonam Technologies recently received a U.S. design patent for its ST Impact Analyzer CH, […]
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A Munster startup has developed a device that should make playgrounds safer. Sonam Technologies created a tester that assesses the concussion risk of surfaces on playgrounds and athletic fields, based on standards the automotive industry developed during crash tests. Founders Chris and Michael Hanson already have sold […]
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Great article from Recreation Management on the keys to playground surface safety: “The most common cause for unsafe surfaces would be lack of maintenance and education about the particular type of surface they are using. The best thing a playground owner can do is to do their […]
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