Publications on children’s safety, playgrounds and impact attenuation by A/Professor David Eager
- Eager D., The evolution of playspaces – the engineers statement, Journal of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects, 135:43, August 2012.
- Eager D., Little H., A new Standard for children’s space nets, Journal Parks and Leisure Australia, Winter: 15(2)12-13, 2012.
- Eager D., Alexander K., Scarrott C., Sushinsky G., Effectiveness of pads and enclosures as safety interventions on consumer trampolines, 10th National Injury Prevention and Safety Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 2-4 November 2011.
- Eager D., Little H., Risk deficit disorder, Parks and Leisure Australia 2011 Annual Conference, Fremantle, Australia, 18-21 September 2011.
- Eager D., Alexander K., Scarrott C., Sushinsky G., Effectiveness of pads and enclosures as safety interventions on consumer trampolines, Parks and Leisure Australia 2011 Annual Conference, Fremantle, Australia, 18-21 September 2011.
- Eager D., Little H. Risk deficit disorder, International Public Works Conference, Canberra, Australia, 21-25 August 2011.
- Eager D., Chapman C., Davidson P., Trampoline frame impact attenuation: Padded metal-frame vs soft-edge system, IUTAM Symposium on Impact Biomechanics in Sport, Dublin, Ireland 7-9 July 2011.
- Eager D., Alexander K., Scarrott C., Sushinsky G., Effectiveness of pads and enclosures as safety interventions on consumer trampolines, 18th International Play Association World Conference, Cardiff, Wales, 4-8 July 2011.
- Eager D., Little H., Nasri J., The risk paradox in play, 18th International Play Association World Conference, Cardiff, Wales, 4-8 July 2011.
- Eager D. Playground inspection, maintenance and operation, Journal Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia, April/May:52-54, 2011.
- Eager D. Playground inspection, maintenance and operation, Journal Parks and Leisure Australia, Autumn: 14(1)13-15, 2011.
- Little H., Eager D. Risk, challenge and safety: implications for play quality and playground design, European Early Childhood Education Research Journal 18:4(497-513),2010.
- Eager D. A new set of goals. Australasian Leisure Management, Australian Leisure Media, 30-32, November/December 2010.
- Eager D., Playground equipment certification and compliance, Parks and Leisure Australia 2010 Annual Conference, Adelaide, Australia, 12-15 September 2010.
- Eager D., Children need risk in play, SA Recreation Conference, 11 August 2010.
- Eager D. Playground equipment certification and compliance, Australian GovLink 2010, Australian Publishing Resource Service, 149-151, 2010.
- Eager D. Playground equipment acceptance verification, Journal Parks and Leisure Australia, Winter: 23-26, 2010.
- Eager D. Inclusive risk for children at play, Journal Parks and Leisure Australia, Autumn: 9, 2010.
- Eager D. Field(s) of dreams: playing surfaces for the game played in heaven, Journal Parks and Leisure Australia, Autumn: 16-19, 2010.
- Eager D. Playground equipment certification and compliance, Journal Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia, April/May:71-74, 2010.
- Eager D., Playground surfacing 101, 5th Kidsafe National Playground Conference, Perth, Australia, April 2010.
- Eager D. Inclusive play. Journal of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects, 125:55-56, February 2010.
- Eager D. The importance of inclusive risk for children at play, Journal Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia, November/December:64-65, 2010.
- Eager D. Encouraging risk, Australasian Leisure Management, Australian Leisure Media, 54-55, November/December 2009.
- Eager D., Mitchell R., Chapman C., Impact attenuating surface - Additional performance requirements, Parks and Leisure Australia 2007, Annual Conference, Darwin, Australia, 13-16 September 2009.
- Eager D., Playground surfacing - Myths and facts, International Public Works Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 6-10 September 2009.
- Eager D., Davidson P., Chapman C., A better method for measuring impact attenuation properties in playgrounds, 9th National Injury Prevention and Safety Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 26-29 July 2009.
- Eager D. Playground equipment and surfacing certification, Journal Parks and Leisure Australia, Autumn: 23-24, 2009.
- Eager D. Safe Landings Australasian Leisure Management, Australian Leisure Media, 58-59, May/June 2009.
- Sherker S., Ritchie J., Eager D., Dennis R., Soft Landings: Encouraging compliance with safety standards in Local Government Authority playgrounds, 20(1):31-36, 2009.
- Eager D. The certification of playground equipment and surfacing, Journal Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia, April/May: 80-81, 2009.
- Eager., Engineered solutions to injury childhood problems, William Evans Fellowship - Lecture III, Department of Preventative and Social Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand, 26 March 2009.
- Eager., Development and use of an electronic impact measurement device, William Evans Fellowship - Lecture II, Department of Physics, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand, 23 March 2009.
- Eager. Playground safety standards and their role in enhancing participation in physical activity and preventing injuries, William Evans Fellowship - Lecture I, School of Physical Education, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand, 13 March 2009.
- Eager D. Playground impact attenuating sand, Journal Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia, February/March:76-78, 2009.
- Eager D. Playground impact attenuating sands, Journal Parks and Leisure Australia, Summer: 8-9, 2008.
- Eager D., Chapman, A portent data acquisition system for the measurement of impact attenuation of playground surfacing, European Medical and Biological Engineering Congress 2008, Antwerp, Belgium, 23-27 November 2008.
- Eager D. Take care. Australasian Leisure Management, Australian Leisure Media, 28-29, September/October 2008.
- Eager D., Trampoline product safety Ensuring compliance with safety Standards, 17th International Safe Communities Conference 2008, Christchurch, New Zealand, 20-23 October 2008.
- Eager D., Reducing childhood deaths Soccer goal post safety, 17th International Safe Communities Conference 2008, Christchurch, New Zealand, 20-23 October 2008.
- Davidson P., Eager D., Wilson S., Molteno T., Chalmers D., Developing a new test for playground surfaces to reduce injury risk, 17th International Safe Communities Conference 2008, Christchurch, New Zealand, 20-23 October 2008.
- Eager D., Playground maintenance by Hobart City Council, Journal Parks and Leisure Australia, Spring: 22-24, 2008.
- Eager D. Ensuring playground products meet safety standards, Journal Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia, August/September: 90, 2008.
- Eager A duty of care to our children, Journal Parks and Leisure Australia, Winter: 12, 2008.
- Eager Fixed and mobile artificial climbing and abseiling walls, Journal Parks and Leisure Australia, Winter: 13, 2008.
- Eager D., Fixed and mobile artificial climbing and abseiling walls, Journal Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia, June/July: 27, 2008.
- Eager D. Why children need risk, Paediatric Trauma Seminar, Sydney Children's Hospital, Sydney, Australia, June 2008.
- Eager D. Standards reach new heights, Australasian Leisure Management, Australian Leisure Media, 56, May/June 2008.
- Eager D., Role of Standards in Removing Hazards and Managing Risk in the Play Environment 'Cotton Wool or Plaster of Paris: Perspectives on Injury Prevention and Child Play' NSW Injury Risk Management Research Centre, Sydney, Australia, 16 May 2008.
- Eager D., Indoor play, AALARA 2008 Annual Conference, Gold Coast, Australia, 13-15 May 2008.
- EagerD. An inspector calls - the choice in your. Australasian Leisure Management, Australian Leisure Media, 42-44, March/April 2008
- Eager D, Nixon J, Yearley D, Impact attenuation - The case for natural materials, 17th International Play Association World Conference, Hong Kong, 8-11 January 2008.
- Little H, Eager D, Children need risk, 17th International Play Association World Conference, Hong Kong, 8-11 January 2008.
- Eager D. Playground Safety Management System, Journal Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia, December/January: 73-74, 2007.
- Eager Playground Safety Management System, Journal Parks and Leisure Australia, Spring: 23-24, 2007.
- Eager D. Life-cycle costing applied to playgrounds. Journal Parks and Leisure Australia, Spring: 18-20, 2007.
- Eager D. Playground inspection - It's your choice. National Gov Link 2008, Australian Publishing Resource Service, 84-85, Nov 2007.
- Eager D. Movable Soccer Goal. Journal Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia, Oct/Nov: 61-62, 2007
- Eager D, Playground Safety Management System, Parks and Leisure Australia 2007, Annual Conference, Townsville, September 2007.
- Eager D. Life-cycle costing applied to playgrounds. Journal Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia, August/September: 88-94, 2007.
- Mitchell R., Sherker S., Cavanagh M., Eager D., Falls from playground equipment: will the new Australian playground safety standard make a difference and how do we tell? Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 18(2):98-104, August 2007.
- Eager D. Soccer goal hidden dangers. Journal Parks and Leisure Australia, Winter: 24-25, 2007.
- Eager D. Integrated life-cycle management applied to playgrounds, RoSPA International Playsafety Conference, Loughborough, England, June 2007.
- Eager D. Trampoline Standard as 4989 - 2006, Journal Parks and Leisure Australia, Autumn 2007.
- Eager D. Playground Inspection - It's Your Choice, Journal Parks and Leisure Australia, Autumn 2007.
- Eager D. Playground Inspection - is there a choice? Journal Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia, February/March:61-63, 2007.
- Eager D., Nixon J., Chapman C. Australian trampoline Standard - Impact attenuation padding systems, ABC6 Biomechanics A&NZ Biomechanics, Auckland, New Zealand, February 2007.
- Eager D., Nixon J., Chapman C. Development of a test method for soccer goal posts, ABC6 Biomechanics & NZ Biomechanics, Auckland, New Zealand, February 2007.
- Eager D. The impact of the new trampoline standard. Journal Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia, December/January:47-48, 2006/2007.
- Sherker S., Ritchie J., Eager D., Dennis R. Soft Landings: Encouraging compliance with playground safety standards in local government, 8th Australian Injury Prevention Conference, Sydney, Australia, September 2006.
- Eager D. Childhood obesity. Journal Parks and Leisure Australia, Spring: 2, 2006.
- Sherker S., Ritchie J., Eager D., Dennis R., Soft Landings: Encouraging compliance with safety standards in Local Government Authority playgrounds, 4th Kidsafe National Playground Conference, Sydney, Australia, August 2006.
- Eager D., Chapman C., Undersurfacing impact attenuation theory, 4th Kidsafe National Playground Conference, Sydney, Australia, August 2006.
- Eager D., Chapman C., Humpty Dumpty had a bad fall, RoSPA International Playsafety Conference, Loughborough, England, June 2006.
- Eager D. Injury rates in Australia 700% greater than UK. Journal Parks and Leisure Australia, Winter: 2, 2006.
- Mitchell R., Cavanagh M., Eager D., Not all risk is bad, playgrounds as a learning environment for children. International Journal for Injury Control and Safety Promotion 13(2): 122-124, June 2006.
- Eager D. Safe and sound – kids and indoor play, 2006 AALARA Annual Conference, Gold Coast, Australia, May 2006.
- Sherker S., Ritchie J., Eager D., Dennis R. Soft Landings: Encouraging compliance with playground safety standards in local government, World Health Organization 15th International Safe Communities Conference, Cape Town, April 2006.
- Eager D. The impact of the new playground equipment standard. Journal Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia, December/January:24-29, 2005/2006.
- Eager D. Springing into action Journal of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects 26(1):72-74, 2005.
- Eager D., Dodd C. The Benefits of an Accredited Playground Inspectors Course, IPNANZ, Wellington, New Zealand, November 2005.
- Eager D., Chapman C. A portable data acquisition system for the measurement of impact attenuation of playground surfacing. AAS 2005 Annual Conference, Brusselton, November 2005.
- Eager D The Playground Surfacing Standard, Parks and Leisure Australia 2005 Annual Conference, Hobart, October 2005.
- Eager D. Humpty dumpty had a great fall, Park and Leisure Australia 2005 Annual Conference, Hobart, October 2005.
- Eager D. An overview of the new Australian Standard for Playgrounds, 2005 AALARA Annual Conference, Gold Coast, Australia, May 2005.
- Eager D. An overview of the new Australian Standard for Inflatables, 2005 AALARA Annual Conference, Gold Coast, Australia, May 2005.
- Eager D. New playground Standard, IPWEA 2005 Annual Conference, Sydney, Australia, May 2005.
- Eager D. New playground equipment standard released. Journal Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia, December/January:20-24, 2004/2005.
- Nixon J.W., Acton C.H.C., Wallis B.A., Battistutta D., Perry C., Eager D.B.M. Preventing injuries on horizontal ladders and track rides. Injury Control and Safety Promotion Journal, 11(4):219-224, November 2004.
- Eager D., Nixon J., Chapman C., and Wallis B. Is the present playground undersurfacing Standard adequate or appropriate? 7th Australian Injury Prevention Conference, Mackay, Australia, September 2004.
- Eager D., Nixon J., Chapman C., and Wallis B. The design and development of impact attenuation padding systems for Australian domestic trampolines, 7th Australian Injury Prevention Conference, Mackay, Australia, September 2004.
- Mitchell R., Cavanagh M., Eager D., Not all risk is bad, playgrounds as a learning environment for children, 7th Australian Injury Prevention Conference, Mackay, Australia, September 2004.
- Wallis B., Acton C., and Eager D. Trampolines, Cause for Concern?, 7th Australian Injury Prevention Conference, Mackay, Australia, September 2004.
- Eager D. The new Trampoline Standard springs into action. Journal Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia, June/July:39, 2004.
- Eager D. Playground Undersurfacing - Myths and Facts. Australian Amusement Association, Mobile News, Vol 6, Issue 4:42, 2004.
- Eager D. The low down on playground undersurfacing. Journal of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects, 26(2):54-56, May 2004.
- Eager D., Chapman C. Why bounce is bad. 3rd Kidsafe National Playground Conference, Sydney, Australia, March 2004.
- Eager D., Chapman C. Playground surfacing Standard - A discussion paper. Third Kidsafe National Playground Conference, Sydney, Australia, March 2004.
- Eager D. Treating timber playgrounds with caution. Journal Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia, February/March:58, 2004.
- Eager D. Raising the standard. Journal of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects, 25(4):70-75, 2003.
- Eager D. A study into LDPE as an undersurfacing material for injury prevention and risk minimisation in children's playgrounds. ASME, Safety, Engineering and Risks Analysis, SERAD Vol 3, November 2003.
- Eager D. Understanding the need for playground undersurfacing. Journal Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia, August/September:36-37, 2003.
- Eager D. Undersurfacing - Myths and Facts. Kidsafe Playground News, Issue 11:1-2, Winter 2003.
- Eager D. How the new standard will impact on playgrounds. Journal Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia, June/July:22-27, 2003.
