Case Studies

Managing risks within the workplace is essential to the smooth running of any business. It also safeguards your business from accidents and will save you money and protect your reputation should the worst happen. One of the primary areas of managing risk within the workplace is to conduct a risk assessment, to identify the potential hazards you or your colleagues could face in any given situation. Below, Safety Padding provides a comprehensive guide to risk assessments, outlining why they are so important and the key steps that need to be taken in order to achieve one. Defining risk assessment A...

The gym can get quite crowded at peak times during the day. In order to ensure that a school gym or a local gym remain a safe place for children and adults, it is well worth considering installing high quality safety padding. The most popular padding for use within the gym is wall padding. High quality wall padding, if installed correctly, can not only enhance your gym's appearance, it can also provide the necessary safety measures to prevent all types of injuries, from broken bones to more serious head injuries.  However, wall padding is only safe and effective when it...

Fitness flooring has evolved dramatically over the years into a marvel of colour, soft-resistance and durability. Many people choose to exercise at health clubs due to the improved gym flooring as they know they can perform floor exercises safely and productively. Safety padding is growing in popularity and is quickly becoming the covering of choice in commercial, educational, institutional and government facilities. Facility managers and building owners are now attracted to the vibrant choice of colours and patterns available. Safety padding is not only durable, it contributes to improved air quality and is environmentally friendly. Below, Safety Padding examines the...

The gym can get quite crowded at peak times during the day. In order to ensure that a school gym or a local gym remain a safe place for children and adults, it is well worth considering installing high quality safety padding. The most popular padding for use within the gym is wall padding. High quality wall padding, if installed correctly, can not only enhance your gym's appearance, it can also provide the necessary safety measures to prevent all types of injuries, from broken bones to more serious head injuries.   However, wall padding is only safe and effective when...

It's important that children have fun in the playground, but it can also be a place where they can experience accidents, particularly if there is not sufficient safety padding underneath apparatus. You can reduce the risk of injury in the playground by keeping a close eye on your children, and encouraging them to use the equipment that's suited to their age group. Some playground equipment is unsuitable for smaller children, therefore even safety padding may not protect a smaller child should they have an accident. Before allowing your child on to any playground equipment, make sure there is a soft...