Strings on clothing or ropes used for play can cause accidental strangulation if caught on equipment. All children play on age-appropriate equipment. Falls to surface are cushioned. Nearly 70 percent of all playground injuries are related to falls to the surface. Playground surfaces should not be concrete, asphalt, grass, blacktop, packed dirt, or rocks.
Equipment is safe.
Check to make sure the equipment is anchored safely in the ground, all equipment pieces are in good working order, S-hooks are entirely closed, bolts are not protruding, there are no exposed footings, etc. Safety checklists are available from the CPSC or the National Program for Playground Safety. Avoid peak sun intensity hours. This is an ideal strategy for limiting time in the sun. As the sun moves higher in the sky, the sun's rays become more intense and damaging to the skin and eyes.