A child could enter the opening between the rungs feet first and then not be able to withdraw her head because the opening is too small. Head and neck entrapment presents a very serious risk of death by strangulation for young children and, therefore, warrants extra precaution. Entrapment may occur when a child enters an opening, either head or feet first, but cannot withdraw his or her head because the opening is too small. Many protrusions, projections and gaps can be eliminated through the design of the equipment or by recessing or countersinking potential hazards such as connecting hardware. Special attention to protrusions, projections, gaps, openings and holes which may present entanglement hazards at the top of slides is warranted.
Rope swings present children with a free hanging rope that poses a strangulation hazard.
Track rides, because they are hard to maintain and are difficult for children to use, present a risk of injury from falls. Chain or cable walks present tripping hazards. Further, if not well maintained they provide children with a chain or cable attached only on one end which presents the risk of strangulation. Rotating or swinging gates may cause impact or fall-related injuries. LEAD Testing by the CPSC and some state and local jurisdictions has shown that many school, park and community playgrounds across the United States have metal and wooden playground equipment that presents a potential lead paint poisoning hazard primarily for children six years and younger.