ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

Environmental health and safety is a complex area. It involves regulatory agencies, numerous state and federal programs, and federal laws. At IEA, we offer comprehensive programs that address common and unique hazards and compliance standards.

BLEACHER SAFETY

Proper maintenance and certification of bleacher systems are crucial for ensuring safety at public venues like schools, cities, and sports facilities. Neglecting these systems can lead to serious liability issues and safety hazards for attendees. Under the Minnesota State Bleacher Safety Act, public use bleachers must be inspected and certified every five years to comply with regulations.

At IEA, our safety engineers offer comprehensive inspection and certification services for bleacher systems, catering to various public entities, including schools, parks, and entertainment venues. With thousands of inspections conducted since 2002, we prioritize safety to provide peace of mind for organizations and attendees alike.

• Provide required Certificate of Compliance under state regulations like Minnesota Bleacher Safety Act
• Assess safety risks of bleachers, including folding mechanisms, hardware, seats, handrails, and other components
• Prepare detailed documentation and recommendations for repairs, retrofits, or replacements
• Documentation includes photos, schematics, and references to safety codes
• Coordinate repair or replacement of worn, broken, or missing bleacher parts and develop safety plans for exempted systems

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PLAYGROUND SAFETY

Our consultants are Certified Playground Safety Inspectors (CPSI) and are experienced in the health and safety of children’s playgrounds. We are committed to helping you ensure the safety of all those who use your playground. We provide playground inspections and consultation services for schools, parks, or other facilities to comply with private and public playground safety standards.

• Perform playground safety audits to meet CPSC and ASTM standards.
• Certified playground safety inspections conducted.
• Flexible inspection schedules: weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annually.
• Documentation provided for repairs and lead testing compliance.

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SPORTS TURF SAFETY

IEA’s safety consultants have the knowledge, experience, and tools necessary to help you manage your turf safety – natural grass or synthetic. Our process, known as GMAX testing for turf standards, aims to identify the shock absorbency of a field. The higher the GMAX rating, the harder the turf and the greater the risk to your athletes. There is an exhaustive list of benefits that come from turf GMAX testing standards and routine maintenance of your sports turf but we consider these the top five reasons for turf safety.

• Reduces injury by ensuring you are maintaining a safe playing surface
• Creates a tool by which you can track concussion incidents, and field maintenance
• Protects your investment by preventing compaction and maintaining the field’s condition
• Protects your legal defense in the event of injury or legal questions regarding your safety practices
• Meets warranty requirements required for new fields

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CONCLUSION

Trust IEA to extend safety measures beyond traditional boundaries with our outdoor safety expertise. From ensuring bleacher safety compliance under state regulations to conducting playground safety audits and implementing turf safety standards, our comprehensive solutions prioritize safety across various outdoor environments. Partner with us to uphold safety standards and protect the well-being of attendees, players, and the community at large.