Are Rubber Playgrounds Safe
More Than Two Dozen Studies Have Attempted to Measure the Potential Health Risks of Crumb Rubber Surfaces. While Many Have Found No Negative Health Effects...
More than two dozen studies have attempted to measure the potential health risks of crumb rubber surfaces. While many have found no negative health effects, some doctors and toxicologists believe these studies are limited and insufficient to establish conclusively that shredded rubber surfaces are safe.
Are rubber playgrounds toxic?
Dangers of rubber tire mulch Stories have come out about dangerously high levels of lead on school playgrounds, but most are never tested. Some of the toxins in rubber tire crumb include VOC’s, PAH’s, MBT’s, and latex. The EPA has found these chemicals cause cancer, headaches, nausea, contact dermatitis, and allergies.
Are tire playgrounds safe?
While no specific chemical hazards from recycled tires in playground surfacing are known by the CPSC at this time, the following precautions to limit exposure are recommended: Avoid mouth contact with playground surfacing materials, including mouthing, chewing, or swallowing playground rubber.
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
