Child Safety Buffer Calculator

Plan safer spaces for kids near construction hazards. Enter conditions and compare buffer options quickly. Export results, share with crews, reduce incidents on site.

Calculator

Select the main hazard you want to isolate.
Used to estimate protected footprint and perimeter.
Enter the typical width of the hazard area.
Younger ages increase the recommended buffer.
How often kids could approach the area.
Use 0 if there is no drop or fall risk.
Typical speed near the hazard zone.
Poor sightlines increase the buffer requirement.
Stronger barriers reduce (not remove) the buffer.
Adds extra distance for uncertainty and changes.
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Reminder: This tool supports planning, not compliance decisions.

Example data table

Sample scenarios show how buffers change with risk factors and controls.

Hazard Zone (m) Age Exposure Drop (m) Speed (km/h) Barrier Margin Buffer (m)
Pool / Open Water