Each year, more than 200,000 children treated in emergency rooms across the nation suffered from injuries that occurred on the playground \u2013 many of which were highly preventable. According to the Consumer Safety Commission, 70 percent of playground injuries occur in public parks and schools.<\/p>\n
Despite the many benefits playgrounds provide children \u2013 such as opportunities for social learning and improving motor skills \u2013 there are unexpected dangers that lurk within all the fun. There are tips and cautionary measures that a caregiver, teacher, or parent can follow to ensure playground safety.<\/p>\n
The supervising adult should do a complete visual survey of the playground landscape for any red flags or concerns in respect to equipment and its surroundings. Check for gaps or access points in the fence or to the streets. Look for dangerous or defunct playground equipment or ground surfacing material. Make sure there is a clear sight of the entire playground (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Each year, more than 200,000 children treated in emergency rooms across the nation suffered from injuries that occurred on the playground \u2013 many of which were highly preventable. According to the Consumer Safety Commission, 70 percent of playground injuries occur…<\/span><\/p>\n