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April 16, 2026

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HIC Scores and Playground Safety: Why the Numbers Matter More Than You Think

HIC (Head Injury Criteria) scores are the gold standard for measuring playground surface safety. Learn what HIC scores mean, why lower is better, and how RubberBond Solutions consistently outperforms competing playground surfacing systems.

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