Shade sails a solution for unprotected outdoor school grounds ?
November 30th, 2009UV radiation is emitted by the sun, and may increase school children’s risk of skin cancer by excessive over exposure in unprotected outdoor school grounds.
For some schools and for some students, using sun protective methods, such as hats or sunscreen, or implementing policy changes could prove to be problematic.
There are many reasons that a school might want to improve the quality and increase the amount of accessible shade on school grounds. The most obvious and one of the most important reasons is that shade provides protection from solar UV radiation.
Due to the scheduling complexities of physical education classes, sporting events, and the outdoor activities, students are often exposed to solar UV radiation during the peak sun hours of the day—between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Shade is not yet mandatory for school yards in Spain, but they will make them safer for the children.
Why SunSquare System ® ?
Custom-made in Austria, the SunSquare System® offers the highest levels of protection from the harmful rays of the sun and is 100% weatherproof from rain and high winds. Indeed, if winds reach over 40 km/h, the sail automatically retracts.
A SunSquare® sail is not just any sail. Each one is hand-made by craftsmen using only the best quality fabric and highest grade materials for its technical components.
These superior quality awnings are ideal for school playgrounds, social areas and pool areas.
SunSquare Systems® are based in Marbella, but can service clients from Nerja to Cadiz, including inland Andalucia. For more information about SunSquare Systems® and other shade solutions please call (00 34) 661 030 816 or visit www.tiptopspain.com for full details.
December 2nd, 2009 at 4:23 pm
The US has not mandated shade for school yards either. In Australia it is compulsory and shade sails are often used as the preferred solution.