Reports say California Sen. Jerry Hill has proposed a bill that would stop funding for synthetic fields being built in schools, parks, stadiums and other recreational places until further studies determine whether they are safe. It also would require California schools to get at least one bid from companies that do not use waste tires in its synthetic turf system.... read more
The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) has issued safety tips for operating mowers on or near slopes. Yards, sports fields and other mowing areas are not always flat, so mower operators should exercise caution when on uneven or sloped terrain. “If you are using your lawn mower on a slope, it is very important that you pay attention to the terrain, be vigilant... read more
Bob Christofferson, head groundskeeper at the Seattle Mariners’ Safeco Field, talks with Athletic Turf about the growing conditions as the season approaches and what it’s like to manage a retractable roof. read more
Artificial turf fields comprised with crumb rubber have recently raised health concerns for players, including the risk of injury, skin infection, lead exposure and cancer. Two federal agencies — The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) — continue to promote athletic turf as safe, according to a USA Today analysis. A CPSC news release states “young children are not at risk from... read more
Act Global has released an independent testing and published analysis of the use of crumb rubber in synthetic turf fields, performed in cooperation with organic chemist Dr. R. William Tilford and three accredited testing institutes. Dr. Tilford is an unbiased third-party expert, with a doctorate in organic chemistry and 14 years of experience as a research chemist. Tilford has a thorough understanding of... read more
