In the city, despite the onset of winter cold weather, the replacement of old swings (with a rigid suspension) with new ones with flexible suspensions in the form of chains is actively continuing. In some places, the replacement is complete, along with the supporting structures, despite the freezing of the soil, maybe not strong, but still taking place.
This work began in the summer and is being carried out in order to bring children's playgrounds in line with the new standards of GOST R 52167-2012, approved at the end of 2012:
5.5 Suspension elements
It is prohibited to use rigid suspension elements on the swing.
Ropes or chains in accordance with GOST K 52169 should be used as flexible elements of the swing suspension.
Taking care of the safety of your little ones is definitely a good thing. There is also no dispute that a swing on a rigid suspension is a rather dangerous thing, capable of inflicting serious injury on a person and, moreover, very inertial, that is, it is impossible to quickly stop an overclocked swing. Now children who, through parental oversight, walk or play next to the swing, may not be afraid that their skulls will be broken. On chain swings, this is really quite problematic, since their speed is noticeably lower and they stop faster. Although nothing is impossible - a one-year-old toddler who has started "free swimming" while his mother is talking on the phone will only need to be hit by a "soft" swing to get seriously injured.
Mainly, this peace of mind is ensured by the fact that practically no one rides on the new swing. The old ones were busy all day - they had to stand in line! Especially on a round swing with two seats, equally beloved by both toddlers and older children, teenagers, as they allowed you to ride in many ways.
Swings with flexible suspensions are inconvenient, and for the smallest they are completely impossible to use. Due to the fact that they have several planes of rotation, it is problematic to climb onto them: as soon as the child begins to climb into the seat, they immediately treacherously lean in his direction. It is no less easy to fly off them, already riding. To make it easier to fall, the seats of the new swing were carefully made slippery (dyed plywood), especially in cold weather, when children are dressed in Bologna clothes. I personally witnessed how mommy, somehow managing to seat the baby on the seat, began to swing it, while chatting with another mommy, and the child, at the very first bend forward, safely slid off them, like from a slide, and flopped onto the belly. In addition to this, some swings are made without a back, so that you can easily crash backwards.
Another danger of swinging on chains lies in the material itself - the chain, generally speaking, is a traumatic thing. It can pinch, a finger can get stuck in it. They will object to me: in order to avoid such problems, the chains on the swing are wrapped with special materials, covered with plastic.
Right. But have you paid attention to how long such coatings live? Nothing at all. Children are the first to pick and tear them apart. This, too, had to be observed with my own eyes. When I asked why he was doing this, the child said: "It interferes!"
In many ways, the process of exposing the chains from protection is facilitated by the favorite play of children on chain swings because they cannot be used for their intended purpose: they begin to spin on such a swing. How much safer it is than swinging hard, security experts know better. A number of swings were also protected from this "misfortune": they were made extremely short, no more than 1 m. The swing amplitude on such a swing is such that it does not suit even the smallest ones.
As I said above, caring is good. It's bad when it comes to insanity. According to the logic followed by the developers of GOST, in houses, for example, the use of irons should be canceled - and it can burn, and hit on the head if a curious kid pulls him by the wire while standing on the floor. Yes, it is much easier to create a sterile habitat than to keep an eye on your children instead of talking on your cell phone for hours, and often turning away from the playing child (so as not to distract, apparently). It is easier to remove everything potentially dangerous than to instill in a child safety at home from an early age.
And children will still not accept this sterility. Their nature is research. Constantly check your capabilities, feel the boundaries, look for and find new, interesting, unexplored. From any safe thing, they will be able to make a dangerous one.
And for those who do not understand this, the next logical step is to destroy the slides ...
One of the most interesting and functional elements of the playground is the swing. Kids just love them! However, a swing should be taken seriously: at first glance, a familiar and harmless object like a swing can pose a threat if the manufacturer has not taken care of the nursery.
What could be the danger?
Unfortunately, in our yards you can often see swings on rigid suspensions (metal rods or hollow tubes), which we inherited from the harsh Soviet times.
Everyone knows how children love to swing an empty swing, or jump from it. Swings on heavy rigid suspensions have a large mass and, accordingly, great inertia, and, like a pendulum, they can return and hit a kid who does not expect a trick, and God forbid, the blow will be on the head ...
How to solve the problem?
Recently, the danger posed by rigid swings was finally realized and the authorities began to demand that rigid suspensions be replaced with flexible ones - chains or ropes. This process is progressing, albeit at a slow pace.
Why is the Rainbow Swing the best choice for parents?
The safety of the little ones and the peace of mind of the parents are a priority. All Rainbow products comply with the safety standard EN 1176, which is valid in the EU countries, and its Belarusian counterpart STB EN 1176.
When it comes to swing, we are proud to present one of the greatest benefits of the Rainbow swing - chains... This is an ultra-safe type of suspension, durable, lightweight, practically free of its own inertia. If the child jumps off the swing, they will instantly slow down and not hit him from behind. Even if it happens that someone strongly rocks the swing, and they hit the child, there will be no blow, the swing will just touch him.
As we have already noted, all chains covered with vinyl... A thick layer of protective material protects delicate children's hands from injury: the baby will not be able to pinch or scratch his fingers , and in winter - freeze the handles. The vinyl covering looks nice and bright, pleasant to the touch, and also protects the chains from rusting. The chains are attached to the seats with heavy duty metal S-hooks.
Another unique element of the Rainbow is suspensions that are attached to the swing beam. This fastener is made of ductile iron and has sleeve bearings. Most of the third-party rigs simply use hooks into which the carabiners are threaded, and these connections are nothing compared to the reliable harnesses on the Rainbow complexes. We use exclusive professional-grade suspensions that cannot be bought in a construction supermarket or on the market.
Another of the undeniable advantages of the Rainbow is the availability in the range swing for any age, from 1 to 100 years old. Below we will look at each type of swing in detail.
For children from 1 to 3-4 years old
This swing is specially designed to delight carefree kids: anatomical shape, reliable steel frame, smooth plastic, pleasant to the touch, they are very durable, keep their shape perfectly. The child feels confident and protected in them, like a mother on her lap.
This is one of the few playground accessories available for these little kids. You will see how a happy smile blooms on your baby's face when you sit him or her on the swing!
For children from 2.5 to 6 years old
Ergonomic swing with a comfortable back and a front strap. They are designed for children who are too young for a sling and need extra support when riding on a swing. The semi-closed swing gives a greater degree of freedom, preschoolers feel more independent, and at the same time are reliably protected by the care of Rainbow. The adventure begins, fasten your seat belts!
Swing Sling
For children from 5 years old
Sling - (translated from English - strap, sling, sling) is a traditional American swing that we have all seen in our favorite American films. The flexible seat of this swing is made of several layers of plastic, so it is very durable. The seat takes the shape of the child's body, so it is suitable for any age and body size. This versatile swing is designed to withstand a weight of up to 90 kg, which means that moms and dads will be able to remember their childhood and join the kids' fun.
In the next part of this article, we will go into detail about other types of Rainbow swings.
Stay tuned for news updates!
You probably noticed that all the swings in the area were removed.
This new swing was installed in 2013. It was a great swing, by the way.
These swings were installed in 2012 throughout the district, also high-quality swings, the children loved to ride them in many yards. 
We left only the swing on the chains. This was done by order of the head of the Dyatlenko council. And he was given a verbal order in the prefecture. There is no official document that rigid-hitch swings are dangerous and should not be installed in Moscow. There is also no document that the swing should be dismantled. Only a verbal order from the prefect, apparently.
All swings on a rigid hitch - remove, it is dangerous for children.
The workers were given the task of converting them into a swing on chains.
The workers cooked up this horror:
You don't need to be an engineer to understand that the welded links will fall off sooner or later, and the child will fly away like on a catapult. There were complaints from residents, the head of the council ordered to remove this self-made swing.
All swings in the area will be remodeled. The municipality has approved the allocation of money for the alteration at 70 addresses (alteration of one swing costs about 2,000 rubles).
In my opinion, officials are doing nonsense. A good, high-quality swing, according to someone's bureaucratic desire, turns into uncertified, it is not known how and by whom the swing on the chains was made. I'm not at all sure if they will be any less safe (because I often see children falling from swings on chains that do not have a back).
In general, a swing in Moscow can be completely dismantled, it will be more reliable, there will be fewer injuries to children, and officials will sleep more peacefully))
P.S. For more than two years there have been
GOST R 52167-2003
Group U57
NATIONAL STANDARD OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
Construction safety and swing test methods
Children "s playgrounds equipment. Swing" s safety of structure and test methods.
General requirements
OKS 97.200.40
OKP 96 8582
Date of introduction 2004-07-01
Foreword
Tasks, basic provisions and rules for carrying out work on state standardization Russian Federation established GOST R 1.0-92 "State standardization of the Russian Federation. Basic provisions" and GOST R 1.2-92 "State system of standardization of the Russian Federation. Procedure for the development of state standards"
Information about the standard
1 DEVELOPED by the Federal State Unitary Enterprise All-Russian Research Institute for Standardization and Certification in Mechanical Engineering (VNIINMASH) of the State Standard of Russia
2 INTRODUCED by the Technical Committee for Standardization TC 455 "Equipment for Children's Playgrounds"
3 APPROVED AND PUT INTO EFFECT by the Decree of the Gosstandart of Russia dated December 26, 2003 N 392-st
4 This standard takes into account the main provisions of the European standard EN 1176-2: 1998 "Equipment for children's playgrounds. Part 2: Additional safety requirements and test methods for swings" (EN 1176-2: 1998 "Playground equipment - Part 2: Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for swings ", NEQ)
5 INTRODUCED FOR THE FIRST TIME
Information about changes to this standard is published in the index "National standards", and the text of these changes - in the information signs "National Standards". In case of revision or cancellation of this standard, the corresponding information will be published in the information index "National standards"
Introduction
Introduction
This standard has been developed with the aim of ensuring the regulatory safety of swings in playgrounds.
The standard should be used in conjunction with GOST R 52169-2003.
1 area of use
This standard applies to swings installed in playgrounds. The standard specifies general requirements for structural safety and test methods for all types of swings.
This standard does not apply to swings manufactured before July 1, 2004.
2 Normative references
Throughout this standard, references are made to the following standards:
GOST 2789-93 * Surface roughness. Parameters and characteristics
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* Probably a mistake in the original. Should read: GOST 2789-73 Surface roughness. Parameters and characteristics. - Note "CODE".
GOST ISO / TO 12100-1-2001 Safety of equipment. Basic concepts, general design principles. Part 1. Basic terms, methodology
GOST ISO / TO 12100-2-2002 Safety of equipment. Basic concepts, general design principles. Part 2. Technical rules and technical requirements
GOST 30441-97 (ISO 3076-84) Short-link lifting chains, uncalibrated strength class T (8). Technical conditions
GOST R ISO / IEC 50-2002 Child safety and standards
GOST R ISO / IEC 17025-2000 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories
GOST R 52169-2003 Equipment for children's playgrounds. Construction safety and test methods. General requirements
Note - When using this standard, it is advisable to check the validity of the referenced standards according to the "National Standards" index, compiled as of January 1 of the current year, and according to the corresponding information signs published in the current year. If the referenced document is replaced (changed), then when using this standard should be guided by the replaced (changed) standard. If the referenced document is canceled without replacement, then the provision in which the link to it is given applies to the extent that does not affect this link.
3 Terms and definitions
In this standard, the terms according to GOST R 52169, as well as the following terms with the corresponding definitions, are used:
3.1 swing: Equipment propelled by a child whose mass is below the pivot to swing against.
3.2 flat seat: Seat without back or side rails.
3.3 cradle seat: Seat with a railing to hold the child's body.
3.4 platform: A seat designed for use with a swing in a standing position (for swing type 3).
4 Classification of swings
The swing is subdivided into:
- type 1 - swing with one axis of rotation.
A seat suspended from single flexible members that can move at right angles to the crossbeam (see figure 1);
Figure 1 - Swing type 1
Figure 1 - Swing type 1
Type 2 - swing with several axes of rotation.
A seat not suspended from single or multiple flexible members that can move at right angles or longitudinally relative to the crossbeam (see Figure 2);
Figure 2 - Swing type 2
Figure 2 - Swing type 2
Type 3 - swing with one suspension point.
A seat or platform suspended from flexible members that attach at one point. The swing can move in all directions (see figure 3).
Figure 3 - Swing type 3
Figure 3 - Swing type 3
5 Safety requirements
5.1 The design of the swing must comply with safety requirements and / or protective measures in accordance with GOST ISO / TO 12100-1, GOST ISO / TO 12100-2, GOST R ISO / IEC 50, GOST R 52169 and the requirements of section 5 of this standard.
The structural elements and main dimensions of the swing are shown in Figure 4.
1
- axis of rotation of the suspension element (hinge); - the height of the swing;
- distance to the surface of the playing area; - seat suspension height;
- the distance from the seat to the adjacent part of the structure; - the length of the swing suspension element
Figure 4 - Structural elements and main dimensions of the swing
5.2 Distance to the surface of the playing court
For swing types 1 and 2 at rest, the distance to the surface of the playing court must be at least 350 mm.
For swing type 3 at rest, the distance to the surface of the playing court must be at least 400 mm.
5.3
Seat distance for swing type 3
For swing type 3, the distance from the supporting structures to the swing seat must be at least 400 mm.
5.4
Minimum dimensions and the stability of the swing seat with multiple suspension points
The minimum dimensions and stability of the multi-point swing seats are shown in Figure 5.
Minimum space between swing seats and adjacent structure | Securing the stability of the seats |
- the distance between the side of the seat and the adjacent swing structure;
- the distance between the sides of the seats; - the length of the swing suspension element;
-
seat length; -
distance between suspension elements at the point of attachment of the hinges
Figure 5 - Minimum dimensions and stability of swing seats with multiple suspension points
5.4.1 Distance between the side of the seat and the adjacent swing structure at rest
should be at least 20% + 200 mm (see Figure 5a).
5.4.2 Distance between adjacent swing seats at rest
should be at least 20% + 300 mm (see Figure 5a).
5.4.3 To ensure the stability of the swing seats, the distance between the suspension elements at the point of attachment of the hinges
should be at least +
5% (see Figure 5b).
5.5
Suspension elements
It is prohibited to use rigid suspension elements on the swing.
Flexible elements of swing suspension - according to section 4.3.25 GOST R 52169.
5.6
Cradle seat
The cradle seat must be designed to prevent the child from sliding off the seat.
A cradle seat with an angle of 30 ° to the horizontal surface is shown in Figure 6.
Trailing edge of the top of the cradle
Figure 6 - Cradle seat with an angle of inclination to the horizontal surface of 30 °
5.7
Load bearing capacity of the swing
Requirements for the bearing capacity of the swing are in accordance with GOST R 52169.
5.8
Design
5.8.1 It is allowed to place no more than two seats in one swing frame to prevent children from crossing the swing zones when using the swing.
5.8.2 It is allowed to attach the swing frame or the upper beam of the swing to other play equipment in the presence of additional safety measures (increasing the swing safety zone by 1.5 m, the presence of barriers, fences, etc.).
5.8.3 It is not allowed to install a cradle seat in the same swing frame together with flat seats intended for older children.
5.8.4 Swings intended for children under three years of age must be separated from those intended for older children.
5.8.5 If there is a fence on the playground, the swing is placed as close as possible to the fence so that the children on the swing are facing the playground. Entrances to the playground in the fence are arranged in such a way as to limit the speed of entry of children into the playground and do not allow children to pass or stand behind the swing.
5.9
Swing zones
The swing zones are shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7 - Swing zones
1 - game Zone; 2 - security zone; 3 - landing zone
Figure 7 - Swing zones
5.10 Swing landing area
5.10.1 Free fall height of the swing
The maximum free fall height of the swing is calculated by the formula
where is the height of the swing, mm;
- seat suspension height, mm;
- the distance from the surface of the swing seat to the axis of rotation of the suspension element (hinge).
The swing height is determined in accordance with Figure 8.
- the distance from the centerline of the swing to the center of gravity of the seat when deflected at an angle of 60 °;
; see figure 4;
- the size, depending on the properties of the shock-absorbing coating, equal, mm:
1750 - for synthetic shock-absorbing coatings;
2250 - for shock-absorbing coatings made of bulk materials;
- the maximum height of the free fall of the swing
Figure 8 - Determination of the free fall height of the swing
5.10.2 Dimensions of the swing landing zone
5.10.2.1 The dimensions of the swing landing zone are in accordance with Figure 9.
1 - landing zone; 2 - swing seat; - the length of the landing zone; - width of the landing zone
Figure 9 - Dimensions of the swing landing zone
5.10.2.2 The length of the touchdown zone is determined by the sum of the dimensions
and
according to figure 8.
5.10.2.3 For swing types 1 and 2 with a seat not more than 500 mm long, the width of the landing zone shall be not less than 1750 mm.
For seats longer than 500 mm, the width of the touchdown zone shall be increased by 500 mm minus the length of the particular seat.
5.10.2.4 For swing type 3 (with one attachment point), the landing zone must be in the form of a circle with a radius ,
equal to the landing zone ,
determined according to 5.10.2.2.
5.10.3 Mutual overlap of the swing landing zones is not allowed.
NOTE For a swing with two seats in the same frame, the touchdown zones may overlap if the requirements of 5.4.1 are met.
5.11 Additional requirements for swing type 2 (with multiple axes of rotation)
5.11.1 The angle between the back and the seat must not change when rocking.
5.11.2. The distance in height between the backrest and the seat must be at least 60 and not more than 75 mm.
5.11.3. The diameter of the holes in the seat shall not exceed 30 mm.
5.12 Additional requirements for swing type 3 (with one attachment point)
The fastening of the suspension elements must prevent them from twisting when the platform rotates.
6 Test methods
6.1 Test methods - according to GOST R 52169.
6.2 Impact tests - in accordance with Appendix A.
6.3 Dynamic tests of swinging equipment - in accordance with Appendix B.
6.4 Based on the test results, a report is drawn up in accordance with GOST R ISO / IEC 17025.
7 Designation and markings
7.1 Designation and marking of the swing - according to GOST R 52169, section 6.
Appendix A (mandatory). Method for determining the shock resistance of a swing seat
Appendix A
(required)
A.1 The essence of the method
During the test, the swing seat is deflected at an angle of 60 °, released and allowed to hit the stationary mass, the maximum acceleration at the moment of impact, the force of the impact on the contact surface and the contact area of the seat with the test mass are measured and recorded.
A.2 Apparatus
A.2.1 Test device
The test scheme for impact resistance of a swing seat is shown in Figure A.1.
1
- test mass; 2
- accelerometer; 3
- measuring device;
4
- chains for suspension of the test mass
Figure A.1 - Test setup for impact resistance of a swing seat
А.2.2 The test mass consists of an aluminum ball with a diameter of (160 ± 5) mm, a mass of (4.6 ± 0.05) kg, a surface roughness not lower than class 2 in accordance with GOST 2789.
Place the accelerometer at the center of gravity of the test mass so that the space between the impact surface of the test mass and the accelerometer is uniform and void-free.
A.2.3 An accelerometer capable of measuring accelerations in three planes is placed at the center of gravity of the test mass (B.2.2). The angle of deviation of the axis of the accelerometer from the axis of movement of the test mass - no more than 2 °.
A.2.4 Measuring device
The measuring device must be capable of measuring and recording the acceleration and impact force on the surface of the test mass during the test.
A.2.5 The gauge of the chains for the suspension of the test mass shall be 6.3 mm in accordance with GOST 30441. Two chains of the same length are fixed on rods, the distance between which is 600 mm. The rods are installed at the level of the attachment of the upper end of the suspension element. The lower ends of the chains are attached to the test mass at one point (see Figure A.1).
A.3 Test preparation
A.3.1 Flat swing seat
The flat seat of the swing is suspended on chains of 6.3 mm in accordance with GOST 30441 at a distance of (2400 ± 10) mm below the suspension points so that the front edge of the seat is vertical.
A.3.2 Cradle seat
The cradle seat is suspended on chains of 6.3 mm in accordance with GOST 30441 at a distance of (1800 ± 10) mm below the suspension points so that the front edge of the seat is vertical.
A.3.3 Position of the test device
Place the test device so that the front edge of the seat touches the test mass at its center of gravity.
A.4 Testing
A.4.1 To prevent damage to the test equipment, preliminary tests are carried out with smaller seat deflection angles (eg 10 °, 20 ° and 30 °).
A.4.2 Adjust the suspension to ensure the trajectory of the test seat.
A.4.3 Resilient seats shall be fitted with a stiffener to maintain the shape of the seat during the test. The stiffener must not exceed 10% of the seat weight.
A.4.4 The seat is held in a tilted position and released by a special mechanism that ensures the release of the seat without the use of external forces that violate the trajectory of its movement.
The seat must move along the path without hesitation or rotation.
А.4.5. The seat swing angle during testing is 60 °.
A.4.6 Ten tests are carried out during which the following is measured and recorded:
- maximum acceleration at the moment of impact, m · s;
- impact force on the contact surface, N;
- the contact area of the seat with the test mass, see
A.5 Expression of results
A.5.1 Calculate the arithmetic mean of the maximum acceleration at the time of impact from ten tests.
where is the value of the maximum acceleration at the moment of impact;
Test number.
A.5.2 Calculate the stress at the moment of impact for each test
where is the impact force, N;
- the contact area of the seat with the test mass, cm;
- test number.
A.5.3 Calculate the arithmetic mean stress on the seat surface from ten tests.
where is the value of the stress on the surface of the seat at the moment of impact during the th test, N / cm;
Test number.
A.6 Requirements for the swing
A.6.1 When testing flat seats, cradle seats and cradle seats with an angle of 30 ° to the horizontal surface, the average value of the maximum acceleration shall not exceed 50 ;
average stress on the seat surface at the moment of impact - no more than 90 N / cm.
A.6.2 When testing swings with a platform of type 3 for platforms with a diameter of less than 900 mm, the average value of the maximum acceleration should not be more than 50 ;
for platforms with a diameter of more than 900 mm - no more than 120 .
A.7 Based on the test results, a report is drawn up in accordance with 6.4.
Appendix B (mandatory). Dynamic testing of swinging equipment
Appendix B
(required)
B.1 The essence of the method
The swing equipment is loaded with a simulating load and is swung or rotated in an arc for a predetermined number of cycles. At the end of the test, the equipment is inspected for damage or wear.
B.2 Testing
The swing seat is loaded with a test load in accordance with GOST R 52169, Appendix A, Table A.2.
The simulating mass load is securely attached to the swing seat.
The seat is continuously rocked or rotated at the suspension point in an arc with an angle of deviation from the extreme positions of at least 120 ° for 10 cycles.
At the end of the test, remove the load and inspect the equipment closely for signs of damage or wear.
After the tests, the equipment should not be damaged, including cracks, breakages, permanent deformations, loosening of joints and ties.
B.3 Based on the test results, a report is drawn up in accordance with 6.4.
The text of the document is verified by:
official publication
M .: IPK Publishing house of standards, 2004
A traumatic swing on a rigid suspension may completely disappear from Moscow by the end of 2014. A source in the mayor's office told Izvestia about this. In some parts of the city, structures that can rotate 360 degrees, as well as cause injury in a collision with a person, have already been replaced with flexible swings on chains. At the same time, local authorities claim that they often face the indignation of parents who are against the new, "soft" version of the swing. And in a number of districts of the capital, children were practically deprived of their favorite entertainment at all - the dangerous objects had already been dismantled, but they had not yet found new money.
About two years ago, after a series of tragic incidents, the dangers of a rigid swing were widely discussed about two years ago. The loudest of them was the death in 2012 of the five-year-old daughter of the musician Roman Zhukov. The girl was hit by a swing and died as a result of a serious head injury. The incident marked the beginning of large-scale inspections of the condition of children's playgrounds.
Sergei Goncharov, Deputy Chairman of the Moscow City Duma Commission on Security, recalled that the problem of hard swings had been brewing for years.
A mass inspection of the swing, carried out at one time, showed that about 70% of them did not meet safety standards, and cases of injuries among children, including fatal ones, were recorded repeatedly, Goncharov explained.
At the same time, the press secretary of the prefecture of the North-Eastern Administrative District, Alexander Latyshev, said that, according to some parents, children younger age it is more convenient to swing on a swing on a rigid suspension, and therefore the parents do not agree with their dismantling - complaints from them come to the prefecture all the time.
Nevertheless, it is necessary to suppress the operation of facilities that do not meet safety requirements, - he explained. - Work on tracking and dismantling obsolete swings is already underway in each of the districts.
The head of the municipal district of Novo-Peredelkino, Ernest Makarenko, said that more than 90 obsolete swings were recently dismantled in his area, but new flexible ones were installed in their place only at 30 addresses, because local authorities now do not have the funds to completely replace them.
The chairman of the Commission of the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation for control over the reform and modernization of the health care system and demography Nikolai Daihes believes that criminal liability should be introduced for the placement of unsafe objects in playgrounds.
My daughter, on such a site with an outdated swing, broke her arm, and even with my capabilities I cannot find the ends, who exactly should be responsible for installing them, what then can an ordinary person achieve? - he explained. - Today it is a business with kickbacks to local officials. But a swing, a carousel or an attraction is just as dangerous an object as an airplane. Total control should be introduced and criminal liability established for the placement of dangerous objects for children.
In turn, Svetlana Rudneva, head of the Family and Childhood Foundation, claims that the new swing that replaced the dangerous one turned out to be of poor quality and inconvenient.
I myself am a mother of two children and personal experience I can say that flexible swings are inferior to rigid ones in durability and convenience - the chains often break, and the cables twist, - explained Rudneva. - New swings should also be constantly checked with rounds so that children are not left without entertainment in the event of a breakdown.
At the same time, Vladislav Tsepkov, a senior partner at the Yurlov & Partners law firm, claims that in Russia the swing is still not subject to mandatory certification, which means that nothing forces suppliers to check these objects for safety.
