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Protrusion and entanglement hazards – A protrusion hazard is a component or piece of hardware that is capable of impaling or cutting a child, and some also are capable of catching strings or clothing. 8. Head and neck entrapment – All enclosed or partially enclosed openings must be checked for potential head or neck entrapments. 9. Trip hazards – Playgrounds with high use should be scanned daily for trip hazards. 10. Crush, shear and sharp edge hazards – Components on the playground should be checked for the potential of crush and shear injuries. 11. Proper maintenance – In order for playgrounds to remain safe, a program of systematic, preventive maintenance should be in place. 12. Certified inspections – A sound risk management plan should include having your playground inspected routinely by a Certified Playground Safety Inspector. To learn more about the Daily Dozen Playground Safety Checklist, visit tinyurl.com/2p882eep.
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Other Recommended Resources • The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Public Playground Safety Handbook focuses on “playground-related injuries and mechanical mechanisms of injury” (tinyurl.com/34w5babs). • The American Society for Testing and Materials International’s (ASTM) F1487 Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment for Public Use provides safety standards for playground equipment and use zones to reduce life-threatening injuries (tinyurl.com/bd9xsbep). • The Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design provides accessibility standards (tinyurl.com/5e4rtpfx). • The International Playground Equipment Manufacturers Association is a nonprofit that provides a third-party certification program that verifies whether playgrounds meet ASTM standards (ipema.org). By utilizing these resources, we can work together to ensure our playgrounds are safe and accessible for all children to enjoy.
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