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What To Check On Your Playground
Lack of Maintenance
In order for playgrounds to remain in “safe”
condition, a systematic maintenance program must be present.
Improper Protective Surfacing
70% of all accidents on playgrounds are due
to unacceptable surfacing. Hard surfaces such as concrete, blacktop,
packed earth, or grass are not acceptable under play equipment.
Acceptable protective surfacing are hardwood fiber, mulch, sand,
and pea gravel.
Inadequate Fall Zone
A fall zone or use zone is that area under or around the playground
equipment where a child may fall.
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Protrusions and Entanglement Hazards
A protrusion hazard is a piece of
hardware that is capable of cutting a child if a child were to fall
against the hazard.
Entrapment
in Openings
Areas where children enter feet first and attempt to slide through
but the head will not fit through the opening. |
Insufficient
Equipment Spacings
Due to overcrowding may cause many hazards which could lead to
injuries. Areas should have enough space to circulate safely and not
have the possibility of one child falling off of one piece of equipment
onto another piece of equipment.
Trip Hazards
Exposed concrete footings, abrupt change in elevations, tree
roots, and rocks are all common trip hazards.
Lack of
Supervision
A play area should be designed so that it is easy for parents
or caregivers to observe the children at play.
Age Inappropriate
Activities
Play equipment areas for preschool-age children should be separate
from areas intended for school-age children. |
Pinch, Crush,
Shearing, and Sharp Edge Hazards
There should be no sharp edges or points that could cut skin or
moving components that can pinch, crush, or shear a child's finger.
Platforms
with No Guardrails
Elevated platforms, ramps and bridge ways should have guardrails
to prevent falls.
Equipment
Not Recommended for Public Playgrounds
Heavy swings such as animal figure swings, multiple occupancy/glider
type swings, free swinging rope or chain, exercise rings and trapeze
bars are not recommended.
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