Most playground injuries result from falls.
Drawstrings of hoods and collars of jackets, shirts and hats can strangle a child if caught on playground equipment. One way to prevent this is to remove the drawstrings from the child's clothing or apparel. For similar reasons, scarves should not be worn either during play. Make sure that metal slides are cool in order to prevent children's legs from getting burned while sliding down. Also, check that there are no splinters or nails sticking out on the surface of playground equipment.