We are all for any reason to keep children safe, so we are pleased to inform you that this week is the week national playground safety. Safe Kids USA asks "do you know what it takes to ensure that your playground is safe Sometimes risks do not seem as obvious as those associated with swimming or cycling; but they are there and easy to find You just need to know what to look for "
and the risks are all too real. -. Not only for public playgrounds but also family and school playgrounds. Consider these sobering statistics:
- The main cause of death related to the playground equipment and playground is strangulation, representing over 50% of deaths
- Nearly 70% of all games. related deaths occur on playgrounds at home.
- falls are the most common mode of play injuries representing approximately 80% of all playground-related injuries and about 20% of all deaths.
- about 45% of playground-related injuries are very serious, including fractures, internal injuries, concussions, dislocations and amputations.
- More safety sheet Playground
If you are a parent or if you have children in your life, these statistics should put you on alert! It is important for parents to advocate for their children to make the land safe public games. It is also important for parents who are the owners to ensure that all private playgrounds meet the best and safest standards, too. Do not forget the pools
Here Top Safety Tips from Safe Kids Playground:
- Playground surfacing material should be 12 inches deep and extend 6 feet in all directions around equipment
- Look for playgrounds with shredded rubber mulch, wood chips or sand. Grass and soil are not good surfaces.
- Make sure the playground equipment is inspected frequently and in good condition. If it does not, tell your parks and recreation local office.
- Remove hood and neck clothing cords and outerwear for children and do not allow children to wear helmets, necklaces, purses or scarves on the playground.
- do not allow your children to engage in, or play near, any pushing, shoving or crowding around playground equipment.
- Keep toddlers under 5 in a separate play area, away from equipment designed for older children.
- actively monitor children on a playground. Being in the same area is not enough -. They need your attention while playing on or around the equipment
Safe Kids has a variety of other useful tools to help you know what to look for assessment security games. Here are some good resources:
Tips for parents in assessing the safety of a playground
Tips Sport Injury Prevention
State laws on preventing concussions (PDF)
Concussion Guide for parents (PDF)
Sport safety checklist (PDF)
dehydration and heat illness prevention
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