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 Unlike modular HO and N Gauge setups,
these tables are meant to be physically played with...by children of all ages. The modules
should be rugged and support the weight of several children who may be determined to stand
on it when you turn your back for a minute. Child safety is the most important
consideration, so it is emphasized here at the very beginning. 
There are many safety guidelines for toys, playgrounds, cribs, and
such. It is essential that each modular segment be safe and secure. No element should
poke, pinch, tangle, strangle, be swallowed, or trap a head, hand or finger. Paint
selection is also an obvious consideration – oil paints should be avoided, lead
paints impair development, and cadmium-based paints are toxic! Loose magnets and small
pieces are also to be watched for. Be certain to skim through available online resources
or consult an expert as appropriate. A partial checklist appearing on multiple sites,
including a safety sheet from CPSC, is shown above. Two pages to start with are listed
below.
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/toy_sfy.html
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/playpubs.html |
