Chain Link Fence Safety Compliance for School Athletic Fields
Between the high-energy games, intense practices, and countless different types of events, schools carry direct liability for athlete and spectators on their fields and that includes injuries especially ones cause by the field. Whether it's uneven turf, broken equipment, or damaged fencing, School's already have enough liability to worry about taking care of guests and students, so it's best to be proactive. For fencing, exposed chain link tops are a leading cause of preventable cuts and lacerations which is why it's important to ensure a proper fence topper installation to provide an exceptional duty-of-care.
Common Chain Link Hazards on School Fields
It's important to walk all fence lines for missing, loose, or degraded topper sections to ensure that your fence is protected from high impacts, large crowds, and especially from vandals to ensure that your fence is safe for everyone. Confirm that your rail toppers fit properly for your rail gauge and fence height for a secure system. Additionally, document inspections to support risk management and liability records to ensure that your school isn't held liable if things go wrong. A few of the most common things to look for are:
Exposed Top Rail Edges
Unfinished chain link ends create serious cut and laceration risks along the baseline and outfield. This is largely due to how most chain link fences are finished at the top (knuckled or twisted), these tops being the prime suspect for these cuts.
Aging or Missing Toppers
Cracked, UV-damaged, or missing sections leave protection gaps and signal deferred maintenance to inspectors which can cause more serious inquiries. Outside of exposing potentially dangerous fencing, broken fence toppers can also be hazardous if broken in such a way that they are left with sharp edges.
Insufficient Safety Levels
Sometimes even protected fences can cause damage simply because the method of fence protection isn't sufficient for the area. For potentially high-impact or high-traffic places, a heightened level of fence protection may be needed due to the higher than average contact with the fence.
Ordering for Schools and Government Institutions
To protect your school or government facility fence, we offer a wide selection of fence protection options with the ability to purchase with Net30 payment terms as well as larger bulk ordering. Net 30 payment terms available for qualifying schools and government entities that are qualified through a credit application, valid receipt/purchase order, and a tax-exempt certificate if applicable. To learn more about the Net30 process, check out our helpful School & Government Purchases guide here!
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