Safety tips to keep in mind when dealing with children's playground equipment:
Make sure equipment is made for a community- high usage- and not a personal residence.
More than half of playground injuries come from "climber" equipment, such as ladders, monkey bars, etc. It is recommended that at least 9 inches of wood much is under play equipment that is 7 feet high. First installation should get 12 inches of mulch.
Make sure that equipment is age appropriate before letting children play. Preschool kids should avoid equipment 4 feet and over, while bigger kids can handle equipment up to six feet.
Bigger kids can play on climbing equipment, while younger children should stick to shorter slides and easy access equipment that focus on parent interaction.
**These tips are provided by US Consumer Product Safety Commission, Community Association Institute, ASTM International, and the National Program for Playground Safety.
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