Practice Safe Playground Maintenance

Do a Daily Safety Inspection

Playgrounds should be inspected on a regular basis. Inspect protective surfacing, especially loose-fill, and maintain the proper depth. The following conditions should be removed, corrected or repaired immediately to prevent injuries:

• Exposed equipment footings.
  
  
• Scattered debris, litter, rocks, or tree roots.
  
  
• Rust and chipped paint on metal components.
  
  
• Splinters, large cracks, and decayed wood components.
  
  
• Deterioration and corrosion on structural components that connect to the ground.
  
  
• Missing or damaged equipment components, such as handholds, guardrails, swing seats.

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