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Inspection finds entanglement hazard at Lions Park; manufacturer retrofits brackets free of charge
Summary
An inspection discovered an entanglement hazard in tube brackets at Lions Park. Staff and an independent inspector worked with the manufacturer to design new brackets, which were installed at no cost to the city.
Ryan (speaker 3) described an entanglement hazard discovered during a playground inspection: gaps between tube brackets and the tube exceeded safety limits that could create a risk for clothing entanglement. He said the city hired an independent on-site inspector agreed upon by both the manufacturer and city staff to evaluate the structure.
The manufacturer agreed to produce a new bracket design and supplied the parts at no charge; installers completed retrofit work Monday of last week. Staff emphasized inspections will continue—daily site checks plus monthly detailed inspections—to monitor for sagging or other wear that will require recurring attention.
