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Inspector Rogier checks Heemskerk playgrounds for safety with odd-looking tools: 'You really don't want neck entrapment'

Inspector Rogier checks Heemskerk playgrounds for safety with odd-looking tools: 'You really don't want neck entrapment'

Inspector Rogier Waaijer is conducting safety inspections on nearly 700 playground structures in Heemskerk using specialized equipment. These checks aim to identify potential hazards like neck entrapments to ensure the safety of children using the village's play areas.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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