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 We Test Fall-heights

South Africa’s Only On-Site Fall-Height & HIC Testing for Rubber Playgrounds

At KidzTrends, safety isn’t just part of what we do — it’s everything we do.
We are proud to be the only company in South Africa that performs on-site fall-height and Head Injury Criterion (HIC) testing on poured-rubber playground surfaces.

Our service helps schools, developers, and even other suppliers ensure that their playground flooring truly meets international safety standards.

See how we do our impact testing

KidzTrends: Leading Playground Safety Innovation in South Africa

KidzTrends: Leading Playground Safety Innovation in South Africa

Why Playground Surface Testing Matters

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 Each year, thousands of playground injuries occur due to hard or non-compliant surfaces.


Playground standards such as SANS 51177, EN 1177, and ASTM F1292 define the Critical Fall Height (CFH) — the maximum height a child can fall without serious head injury.
Only by performing impact attenuation tests can we verify that rubber surfaces still provide safe protection over time.

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Without testing, even high-quality surfaces may harden, compact, or lose elasticity — increasing the risk of serious injury.

Our Unique Service Offering

The KidzTrends Testing Process

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 Book Your Inspection

Give us a call.

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 On-Site Measurement

HIC testing at all fall zones using GfactorGO.

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Instant Results 

Digital pass/fail indicators generated on site.

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Full Report & Certificate 

Delivered same day via email.

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Repair & Retest (If Needed)

We fix and re-test non-compliant areas.

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​Understanding the Standards​

  • What is HIC (Head Injury Criterion)?

    → The HIC score measures head impact severity. A value below 1000 indicates acceptable safety.
     

  • What is Critical Fall Height (CFH)?

    → The height from which a child can fall without exceeding HIC 1000.
     

  • Which standards apply in South Africa?

    → SANS 51177 / EN 1177 / ASTM F1292.
     

  • Why must surfaces be re-tested?                                                                               → Rubber compresses, hardens, and loses elasticity over time — testing ensures ongoing compliance.

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Why Test With KidzTrends?

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 Contact us today to schedule your Playground Safety Test.

📞 +27 82 875 5255
📧 sales@kidztrends.co.za
📍 Johannesburg

Ready to Certify Your Playground?

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