Playgrounds pose health risk

Serious hazard: The Nexus3 study showed that at least 69% of playground equipment in Jakarta had a lead concentration of over 90 ppm, the national standard deemed safe for children. — The Jakarta Post/ANN

Jakarta: The bright and colourful playground equipment and toys in Jakarta’s parks and green spaces may pose a danger in the long term, as a study has revealed that most of the paint used on the equipment contains a high level of lead that can be dangerous if it accumulates in the human body.

A study conducted by Bali Fokus/Nexus3 Foundation, an environmental health NGO, found that at least 69% of playground equipment had a lead concentration of over 90 parts per million (ppm), which is the national standard deemed safe for children.