More than 200,000 children had to go to the emergency room last year because they were hurt on playgrounds. The following guidelines help keep children safe on the playground. Always wear shoes such as sneakers on a playground. Never go barefooted or wear sandals. Hazards include stepping on something like a nail, stubbing a foot or toe, being stepped on by someone else, or something falling on the foot.
Shoes protect feet from getting hurt.
Don't play on slippery or wet surfaces. It is very dangerous to play on playground equipment when it is wet, because you could fall and hurt yourself. Don't force body parts into small spaces. If people try to fit into spaces that are too tight or too small for them, they could get stuck. Never try to put bodies, arms, fingers, or any body parts into any small spaces.