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200,000+ ER visits occur annually for injuries sustained on playgrounds.

Nearly 70% of accidents occur on public playgrounds.

15 child fata

lities

occur from p

layground

equipment ea

ch year.

79% of ALL playground injuries involve

falls.

Children ages 5 to 9 are the most at-risk group.

45% of playground related injuries are

SEVERE.

Fracture

a break or crack in a bone

Dislocation

movement of a bone from its normal location

Concussion

injury that affects the function of the

brain

The following equipment is responsible for the most injuries:

17%22%23% 9%

SlidesSwingsClimbers Monkey Bars

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Always supervise playtime-Kids under 5 should be supervised at all times.

Dress children appropriately for playtime

-loose clothing and drawstrings are hazards.

Choose age-appropriate play equipment

-older and younger children should play in separate areas.

Ensure playground surfaces are safe

-Sand, wood chips, pea gravel and synthetic rubber are best. BLACKTOPS & CONCRETE ARE NOT RECOMMENDED.

Only visit well-maintained playgrounds

-Look out for sharp points or edges in equipment.

Inspection is key-All playground equipment should be inspected and maintained regularly.

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helpful playground

information? Visit our

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from our homepage,

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Don’t forget our

Don’t forget our

Playground Safety

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Sources:parknpool.com/blog/2013/10/28/maintaining-a-playground

parknpool.com/blog/2013/09/30/safe-surfaceing-materials-for-playgrounds

parknpool.com./blog/2013/08/12/is-your-playground-safe

www.cdc.gov/HomeandRecreationalSafety/Playground-Injuries

playgroundsafety.org/research/injuries

www.brainline.org/content/2011/04/playground-safety.html

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