Children's innate curiosity and sense of adventure drive them to try all sorts
of new activities, particularly when they are outdoors. Keep them out of harm's
way by taking these precautions:
Children are supervised
constantly in playgrounds.
Play equipment bolted
securely in place
Surfaces are twelve
inches of soft sand or wood chips, or rubber matting approved for playground
use. Soft surfaces extend six feet from the edge of any structure (wider if
the structure is higher than four feet).
Structures for children
under three years old are not taller than the child's height, and do not have
railings or slats more than 2-3/8 inches apart.
Structures checked
regularly for sharp edges, loose bolts or screws, splinters, cracks, or other
damaged areas that could catch or hurt children. All sharp edges should be
cushioned to reduce injury.
Structures painted with
lead-free paint only. Peeling paint is removed and structure repainted.
Drawstrings removed from
children's hooded sweatshirts, snowsuits, etc. (choking hazards)