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Children also need to be on the lookout for unsafe conditions. Parents and teachers can gear lessons around playbehaving. Playgrounds that ground safety. By making safety a priority, children can have rope activities continue to enjoy outdoor play without should be avoided, TO BOOK A being injured. complete a PARK OR FIELD “Permit For as should putting Us available at the Sportsp e” form lex. Permit Fees/Field Us er children in clothing place. For de Fees are now in tails on appli please cont cable fees ac that has string ties. nagle@cam t Linda Nagle at linda. pbell
Always be sure adults are there to supervise. Adult supervision is needed wherever children are playing. In school settings, where there are a number of
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All children should play on age-appropriate equipment. Due to developAdult supervision is one of the primary mental differences ways to reduce playground injuries. as children age, it No one wants to prevent is essential children children from having fun, play on equipment but it is essential to child safety playgrounds be wellthat correlates to their age groups to keep maintained to ensure playtime does not end in injury. Implay safe and fun. properly maintained equipment coupled with ineffective shock-absorbing surface material can increase a child’s risk Make sure surfaces are cushioned. of injury. Equipment associated with the most injuries in- Falls account for an array of playground include climbers (monkey bars), swings, slides and overhead juries. Acceptable cushioned surfaces can ladders. Fractures remain the most common playground help prevent more serious injuries from injury, followed by contusions and abrasions. falls. Materials that can be used include pea Playground injuries have become a considerable concern for parents and caregivers across the country.
To keep children safe, there are certain precautions that should be taken whenever children are allowed to use playground equipment. It is up to adults, including parents and guardians, to ensure that play areas are safe and to use their judgement to restrict play if unsafe conditions are present. Here is a checklist for adults:
order. Equipment also should be safely anchored in the ground. If any safety hazards arise, the equipment should not be used until it is fixed.
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Make sure equipment is safe. Equipment should be inspected regularly to ensure that everything is in good working order. S-hooks on swings and other hanging items should be entirely closed, and there should be no protruding bolts. Footings and steps should be in good working
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