PLAYGROUND SAFETY
On a beautiful day like today, there is nothing better than being outside with your family, visiting a park or a playground. Of course, you must try to keep an eye out for safety hazards that could lead to serious injuries or death. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that each year in the U.S., emergency departments treat more than 200,000 children ages 14 and younger for playground-related injuries.
Safe Kids USA provides the following playground safety tips:
- Avoid playgrounds with asphalt, concrete, grass, dirt and soil surfaces under the equipment. Instead, visit playgrounds with sand, gravel, wood chips, mulch or shredded rubber under playground equipment.
- If there are any hazards in a public or backyard playground, report or fix them immediately and do not allow children to use the equipment until it is safe.
- Prevent unsafe behaviors like pushing, shoving, crowding and inappropriate use of equipment.
- Ensure that children use age-appropriate equipment.
- Remove hoods and neck drawstrings from children’s outerwear. Never allow children to wear helmets, necklaces, purses, scarves or clothing with drawstrings while on playgrounds.
If you or someone you know was injuried at a playground due to the negligence of another, please fill out the consultation form or call us at (312) 676-7222. The attorneys at the Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kroll will consider your particular situation and help you decide whether to file a personal injury.
