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Corporate Profile
Canadian Playground Advisory Inc. is a consulting firm established to
provide assistance to those involved in all aspects of play, recreational and
athletic surfacing. Our work includes;
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the writing of specifications,
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the training of users of the Triax2000 surface impact testers,
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the training of users the of the
PCH A-missile
field tester
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testing of turf fields for impact characteristics (ASTM
F1936)
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testing of playground protective surfaces for impact attenuation (ASTM
F1292)
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providing expert witness services for litigation, and risk
management
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field supervision of the installation of athletic running track
surfaces
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compliance field testing for athletic running tracks (ASTM
F2157)
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publication of manuals for playground surfaces
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presentations for playgrounds, running tracks and water play
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presentations for tire recycling issues for sport and play systems
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consultant for products made with recycled rubber and polyurethane
under pressure
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consultant for surfaces made of recycled rubber and polyurethane as
poured in place
Canadian Playground Advisory Inc. has developed expertise in the above fields
through exposure to training in Europe (Germany, Switzerland and France)
starting in 1981 in the
physical, chemical and material techniques of athletic and recreational
surfaces. This has been further enhanced with the principal having direct
senior management relationships with products and companies such as Romaflex,
Elastocrete, Sportbau Canada, Everplay (http://www.everplay.com)
and Elastech Products. EVERPLAY is one of the original poured in place
playground systems and Champ-Track waterplay surfaces is the first polyurethane
surface applied in a waterplay setting. These companies have been leaders in their respective
fields and have developed and advanced the state of the art in many
technologies. These companies continue to be a resource to Canadian Playground
Advisory Inc. as do many others developed through networking relationships. This
extends to two Pennsylvania associated companies; Compliance Testing LLC and
Field Testing Services LLC and affiliates Alpha Automation Inc.(http://www.alpha-automation.com)
and Playground Clearing House, USA, Inc.(http://www.pch-usa.com)
The principal of Canadian Playground Advisory Inc., Rolf Huber, has been
involved in the development and writing of Standards in both Canada and the
United States. This intimate knowledge of the relevant Standards, its history and
rationale is invaluable to clients. These insights allow the development of
specifications and warranties that provide a significant benefit to the users,
owners and operators of facilities. Rolf Huber has published a number of
articles is various trade journals with regard to the liability and injury
issues surrounding playgrounds. These articles span more than 10 years. He
has also been involved with the production of playground videos for Safe Kids
Canada and the Ontario Parks Association.
In addition to the published articles, Rolf Huber has made presentations to
Parks and Recreation, Public Health Professionals and Playground Owners across
North America. In
conjunction with these presentations, Canadian Playground Advisory Inc. has
published two textbooks related to playground surfacing specific to
Canada
(CSA Z614-98) and the
United States (ASTM F1487-01). These textbooks cover the
requirement and selection of impact attenuating surfaces as well as the layout
required for specific playground structures. The latest publication has been in
co-operation with the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services.
Child
Care Operators Playground Management Guidelines 2003 is to assist those involved
in Child Care at any level with an understanding of practices and strategies for
their playgrounds. Specifically it is directed to provide and understanding to
Child Care Operators in Ontario, Canada with actions that are consistent with the
government licensing policy in Ontario.
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