Strategies for Preventing Playground Accidents at Schools

In this blog we'll cover which equipment is the most dangerous, the most common accidents and hazards, as well as strategies to improve your district's ...

Tips for preventing playground accidents and injuries

Lindsay Clukies, MD · Close supervision by responsible adults is the most important factor in preventing injuries. · Inspect the playground to ...

Preventing playground injuries - PMC

PREVENTION STRATEGIES · – modifying existing playgrounds to reduce the fall height to a maximum of 1.5 m (5 ft) for preschool-aged children and 2.3 m (7 ft) for ...

Playground Safety

Staying Safe on Playgrounds · Check for Playground Hazards. Nearly 80% of playground injuries are caused by falls. · Avoid Strangulation Hazards · Be Cautious of ...

Playground Safety Guide - OrthoInfo - AAOS

Close supervision by a responsible adult may be the most important factor in preventing or minimizing playground injuries. Age-appropriate equipment and ...

Avoid Injuries With These Playground Safety Tips

Preventing playground injuries · Never go down the slide with a child on your lap. · Teach kids how to go down slides properly, always feet first, ...

Playground Injuries Prevention Tips

Safety messages to teach your child · Use playground equipment properly: Always swing sitting down. Allow only one person on a swing at a time.

6 Simple Rules for Playground Safety for Kids of All Ages

Avoid dressing little ones in clothing that could catch on playground equipment or cause injuries. For a trip to the park, a pair of sweatpants is best to offer ...

Back-to-School Safety: Preventing Playground and School Injuries

From slips and falls on the playground to accidents in hallways and classrooms, awareness and prevention strategies are essential to create a secure ...

Playground Safety: How You Can Prevent Injuries | Campbell Clinic

Many playground accidents can be prevented with proper supervision and by laying some ground rules for playground behavior.

10 Ways to Keep Kids Safe From Playscape Injuries, Plus the Best ...

Follow these 10 tips for playground safety. · Always supervise children on playscapes, and pay extra attention to younger kids on climbing ...

Exploring Playground Injuries | Johns Hopkins Medicine

How do we prevent these injuries from happening? ... Close supervision by a responsible adult may be the most important factor in preventing playground injuries.

Safety first: tips for making your school's playground a safer place to ...

Because improper supervision is associated with approximately 45% of playground-related injuries, design play areas so teachers and staff can ...

Playground Safety (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth

Adult Supervision Is Key ... Adults can help prevent injuries by making sure kids properly use playground equipment. If an injury does happen, an adult can help ...

5 Tips for Playground Safety - KeepnTrack

Whether your kids play at a local playground or the one at their school, it's a good idea to inspect the area for any safety hazards. Here are a few things to ...

Playground Safety Tips - Child Accident and Injury Prevention

Slide & Jungle Gym Safety · Never push or roughhouse while on jungle gyms. · Always check to make sure no other kids are in the way if you're going to jump off ...

Seven Playground Safety Tips for Parents and Caretakers

Many common injuries can be prevented by first taking a look around the playground. If any part of the play area looks unsafe, choose somewhere ...

A systematic review of the risk factors and interventions for the ...

... policies aimed at preventing playground-related injuries among children less than 18 years of age. Secondary objectives include a summary of the data that ...

Playground Safety: Preventing Common Injuries and Ensuring ...

Clear away or avoid broken glass and other dangerous objects. If playground equipment is broken, don't use it (and report it to the parks ...

Playground Safety Tips | Safe Kids Worldwide

Check playgrounds where your children play. Look for hazards, such as rusted or broken equipment and dangerous surfaces. Report any hazards to the school or ...