Playground Hazards

Covid Safety Precautions for Play Spaces

Watch out for the quieter times and follow the required precautionary measures:-

• when using outdoor equipment you should maintain social distancing

• exercise caution, wash hands before and after using public utilities and equipment

• be ‘strict’ role models for children at this time when it comes to personal hygiene, and

• if you or the children are unwell or displaying symptoms, please stay home

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Is Your Playground Safe?

Most playground injuries can be prevented or reduced in severity through careful planning, design and maintenance of the playground and play equipment. Together with supervision of children at play, these factors will ensure that the playground is a safer and more enjoyable place for all who use it. The following hazards provide a brief overview of what to look out for in any playground or play area:

Hard surfaces under equipment
Inadequate falling space/impact area and playground surfacing
Lack of maintenance, broken or faulty equipment
Inadequate supervision
Potential entrapment
Pinch points and sharp edges
Protrusions and tangling hazards
High platforms without barriers
Inappropriate use or play
Trip hazards
Overcrowded play areas
Contaminated with dangerous items such as broken glass and syringes