SWING, SLIDE, HAVE FUN, PLAY SAFE! Playgrounds Shouldn’t Hurt
by CPSC Blogger playground playground safetySeesaws, swings and slides! Now that springtime is here, playground season is in full swing. CPSC believes playgrounds should be safe! Far too often however, fun and games at the community playground or on the backyard play set can lead to injuries—and even death.
A new playground equipment report (pdf) was just issued by CPSC and it found that from 2009 to 2014, 19 of the 34 fatal playground incidents that we investigated were the result of hanging or asphyxiation. During that same time (…)
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Apr 27
Seven things to check for back to school safety
by CPSC Blogger bicycle child safety children kids playground school soccerWhether it’s your child’s first day or eighth year in school, parents worry.
To have a little less worry during your day, check out these seven back–to-school safety tips from CPSC:
Playground equipment – Ask if it has been inspected and maintained before school starts. Our research and reports of incidents find entrapment and fall hazards with different types of equipment. Your school needs to do a safety check.
Surfaces around playground equipment – kids can be hurt if they (…)
Sep 11
The below blog from CSPC Chairman Inez Tenenbaum is live today on Let’s Move! Let’s all move and move safely!
I fully support the First Lady’s “Let’s Move” initiative, and I join her in encouraging America’s children to become more physically active as an essential element of a healthy lifestyle. Getting yourself and your children moving together is a fun way to enjoy quality time as a family. At the same time, you can prevent injuries by adding a few of the following simple safety steps (…)
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May 16