It is important to ensure that playground equipment is appropriate to the age group using it. For example, equipment for children in preschool should have guard rails on elevated surfaces higher than 20 inches, and it should be separated from equipment for school-age children. Small children may not have the coordination and balance to climb on equipment designed for older children. Inadequate supervision or lack of supervision. It is estimated that more than 40 percent of playground injuries are directly related to lack of proper supervision.
Most children are unable to foresee danger.
Parents and school staff need to be alert to potential hazards. Proper supervision is essential to safe play. However, check for footwear rules at indoor play areas. Do not play on slippery or wet equipment or force body parts through small spaces. Do not play on hot metal surfaces, such as slides, that may cause third-degree burns.