Safe Cover

Safe Cover is a certified, double ground, wood playground mulch. Safe cover undergoes additional screening for both fines and metal, as well as rigorous quality controls on raw materials. Safe Cover is certified by TÜV SÜD America through the International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPEMA) to meet ASTM F1292 (Section 4.2) and ASTM F2075

In order to meet ASTM F1292 (Section 4.2) impact attenuation standards, Safe Cover should be installed and maintained at a depth of at least 1" per 1' of anticipated fall height to a maximum of 12'. A minimum of 4” of material is required to provide fall protection. E.g. if the highest point on your playground is 12' above grade you will need at least 12" of Safe Cover installed and maintained.

Safe Cover can be expected to settle significantly after installation. Consequently, to ensure that the minimum recommended depths are always maintained, it is recommended that at least an extra 2" allowance be made at installation time.

Weaver Mulch does not recommend installation of Safe Cover in playgrounds where fall height is expected to exceed 12' without engineering consultation and additional testing as per ASTM F1292 (Section 4.2) at expected heights to ensure adequate impact attenuation.

Handy tips for installation and maintenance of a Safe Cover install are provided in our Playground Application Guide

Certificates of compliance for Weaver Mulch Safe Cover can be obtained directly from IPEMA.

To calculate the quantity required for your application use our calculator.