Monday, April 20, 2015

JEMS Playground

Went to JEM playground last Saturday evening. When compared with the Tree House playground in Westgate, this JEM playground is really disappointing. 

I have some safety concern to the playground. 

Lack of lighting. In the evening the playground does not provide enough lighting to it. the light source are from the food court and the JEM Park above it. As this playground cater to young children thus it does raise a concern over the lighting issue.
Photo taken with flash

Safety of the "Rides". The shape of the animals are with triangular spikes with water rivers running within it. This is a potential bodily hazard to young children as they might slip and knock against it. 
The only "Rides" with sufficient lighting

The carousel's hand grip is a design failure. Child had to turn side way in order to grip the handle. If it spin too fast, the child seating on it might fall off.

The rope obstacle are interlocked with metal hooks. This again is another potential bodily hazard to young children. The protruding hinge may cause head injuries to children. Lack of signage to inform user of minimum age to play this rides. I seen a toddler in it and got his leg trap between the gaps 

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