Playground Safety Tips
Has Your Child Been Injured at a Florida Playground or Recreational Facility?
The National Playground Safety Institute says every year more 
than 200,000 children are treated in emergency
departments because of injuries that took place on playgrounds. About 45% of playground-related injuries are severe – fractures (broken bones), internal injuries, concussions (head and brain injuries), dislocations, and amputations. About 75% of the nonfatal injuries related to playground equipment occur on public playgrounds — most occur at schools and daycare centers.
Here are some safety tips to help keep your child safe while on a playground:
- Check the playgrounds where your children play. Look for and report any safety hazards
- Avoid playgrounds with non-impact absorbing surfaces, such as asphalt, concrete, grass, dirt or gravel
- Actively supervise children on playgrounds
- Dress appropriately for the playground
- Teach children that pushing, shoving or crowding while on the playground can be dangerous
- Ensure that children use age-appropriate playground equipment
- Check that the playground is inspected and maintained by qualified personnel
Visit our website’s Safety Brochure and Checklist page to view a copy of the Playground Safety Handbook.
