What is playground safety Checklist?

Check for sharp points or edges in equipment. Look out for tripping hazards, like exposed concrete footings, tree stumps, and rocks. Make sure elevated surfaces, like platforms and ramps, have guardrails to prevent falls. Check playgrounds regularly to see that equipment and surfacing are in good condition.

How do you ensure safety on a playground?

  1. Dress for Safety.
  2. Actively Supervise.
  3. Maintain Your Playground.
  4. Use the Playground Safety Report Card.
  5. Check for Safe Playground Surfacing.
  6. Avoid Ropes.
  7. Have the Children Use Age-Appropriate Equipment.
  8. Check Playground Equipment Temperatures.

What makes a safe playground?

Safe surfaces. A good playground should have surfaces that will absorb impacts and make walking, running, and jumping easier on your child. Look for surfaces such as wood chips, sand, shredded rubber, and mulch. Grass and dirt may seem impact-absorbing, but can be just as unsafe as asphalt or concrete.

What is ASTM F1292?

The scope of ASTM F1292 establishes minimum performance requirements for the impact attenuation of playground surfacing materials installed within the use zone of playground equipment. The standard is specific to surfacing used in conjunction with playground equipment.

How can you avoid accidents in the playground?

Use playground equipment properly:

  1. Always swing sitting down.
  2. Allow only one person on a swing at a time.
  3. Wait your turn on the slide.
  4. Sit on the slide, and slide on your bottom only.
  5. Use monkey bars for climbing only — not acrobatics.
  6. Don’t jump for a distance from the swings or other equipment.

How thick should playground mulch be?

The rule of thumb for how deep playground mulch should be is 8-12 inches, but every playground is different. Depth requirements for protective surfacing vary according to the materials used and the height of the equipment.

What is critical fall height?

Quite simply, Critical Fall Height is the maximum height of fall from play equipment to the ground. It is the distance from the ground up to the highest platform a child can reach or stand on.