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Playground Safety
Rules for Modern Playground Safety
Playground equipment provides outdoor fun and exercise for children of all ages. It can also prove to be a source of childhood accidents without the proper playground safety. Well maintained equipment and adult supervision top the list of playground safety rules. But, none of that will matter if the children themselves don’t understand the importance of safe play.
Top 6 Playground Safety Rules for Kids
- Use the equipment as intended, meaning going down a slide feet-first, using the ladder to climb up the slide, no standing on the swings, etc.
- Do not push or play roughly while on top of the equipment.
- Do not wear clothing with drawstrings or necklaces, as they can pose a choking hazard.
- Stay off any wet playground equipment to avoid slipping accidents.
- In the summer, check equipment surfaces to ensure they are not too hot to touch.
- Take playground safety seriously.
While there is no replacement for a good set of playground safety rules, the latest trends in playground surface materials have certainly done their part to lower the occurrence of childhood injuries. Rubber nuggets made from recycled tires, and other synthetic nuggets like the ones made from old sneakers, have changed the look of playground equipment. These new surfaces meet strict government regulations and are not only softer than the standard sand or mulch found on older playgrounds, but they are also cleaner and more economical.
Along with these new surfaces, changes have been made to the construction of a lot of common playground pieces. With that in mind, here is another list for you to consider:
Top 6 Playground Safety Rules for Parents
- Swings should be made of a flexible material-like rubber, not wood that can splinter or metal, which conducts too much heat.
- Rope swings or rope being used to suspend another type of swing is no longer acceptable. Rope can fray and poses a severe strangulation hazard.
- Glider swings that hold more than one child also pose a safety threat.
- Loose-fill surface materials, like rubber nuggets or wood mulch 12 inches deep should be used for equipment up to 8 feet high.
- Broken, chipped, or splintered equipment should be removed immediately.
- Take playground safety seriously.
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Posted on July 20, 2009 Filed Under Child Safety, Playground Safety | Leave a Comment
