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Safety mat in Hämeenlinna schoolyard damaged but does not prevent use

Hämeen Sanomat
Safety mat in Hämeenlinna schoolyard damaged but does not prevent use
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Key Points

  • The rubber safety mat of a playground in a schoolyard in Hämeenlinna has been damaged.
  • The building maintenance company announced that the damage does not prevent the use of the playground.
  • In July, the playground at Hämeensaaren beach was closed due to similar damage.

It has been revealed that the rubber safety mat of a playground located in a schoolyard in Hämeenlinna, Finland, has been damaged. A similar situation previously led to the closure of the playground at Hämeensaaren beach in July due to a damaged safety mat.

However, it has been reported that the damaged mat in the schoolyard does not prevent the use of the playground. The building maintenance company, which made a statement on the matter, stated that the current situation does not pose an obstacle to children using the playground.

The incidents have once again brought to attention how safety surfaces in children's playgrounds in Finland wear out over time and require maintenance. Authorities warn that similar safety mat problems could affect different areas in the region.

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What happened to the safety mat in the schoolyard?
The rubber safety mat of the playground in the schoolyard located in Hämeenlinna was damaged and fragmented.
Does this damage prevent the use of the playground?
No, according to the statement from the building maintenance company, the current damage does not prevent the use of the playground.
Has there been a similar incident regarding safety mats in the area before?
Yes, in July, a playground at Hämeensaaren beach was closed due to a damaged safety mat.

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