Public Playground Safety

Public Playground Safety - Information Resources:

 

KidsHealth by Nemours - kidshealth.org
Playground Safety Article
"The most important factors in evaluating the safety of any playground are proper surface, design and spacing, and equipment inspection and maintenance."

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Public Playground Safety Guides

Public Playground Safety Checklist

Public Playground Safety Handbook - pdf

National Program for Playground Safety (NPPS) - playgroundsafety.org

University of Northern Iowa

Safety & Report Card Checklist - pdf

Equipment Maintenance

Certified Inspectors

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

Playground Safety Checklist

Playground Safety Guide

Resources on Playground Safety

Playground Safety: Tips for Kids