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Safety and Maintenance Tips for Your New Play Set:
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It is recommended that on site adult supervision for children of all ages be
present while playground equipment is in use.
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Please restrict children from walking close to, in front of, behind or between
moving items.
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Restrict children from twisting swing chains or ropes since this may reduce
the strength of these items.
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Warn children to avoid swinging empty seats.
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Teach children to sit with their full weight on the center of the swing seat.
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Teach children to use the playground equipment in the intended manner.
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Teach children not to get off play equipment while still in motion.
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Parents should make sure children are dressed appropriately. For example:
wear well fitting clothing, shoes, avoid ponchos, and scarves or any loose
fitting clothing, which may be potentially hazardous while using the
playground equipment.
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Restrict children from climbing on playground equipment when wet.
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Check all nuts and bolts twice monthly during the usage season for tightness.
Tighten as required. It is particularly important to check & tighten bolts at the
beginning of each season.
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Check swings, chains, and slides for cracks or deterioration. Replacement
should be made at first sign of deterioration.
Playgrounds should be inspected on a regular basis. If any of the following conditions are
noted, they should be removed, corrected or repaired immediately to prevent injuries:
(see
list, following page)
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Hardware that is loose, worn or that has protrusions or projections
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Exposed equipment footings
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Scattered debris, litter, rocks, or tree roots
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Rust and chipped paint on metal components
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Splinters, large crack, and decayed wood components.
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Deterioration and corrosion on structural components, which connect to the ground
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Missing or damaged equipment components, such as handholds, guardrails, swing
seats
