OVERVIEW Make your playground safe for the children at your church. Discover ways you can minimize playground hazards that injure children. Learn what to look for in safe equipment and the pros and cons of different playground surfaces. Use the included 10-point playground checklist to inspect your equipment for safety. Also, find an article on how to effectively use your church playground as an outreach tool to the community. TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW Playground Safety How to make an attractive nuisance less enticing. By Jeff Hanna ASSESSMENT Is Your Church Playground Safe? Evaluate the risks. By Jeff Hanna HOW TO Safe on the (Play)Ground Follow these guidelines to keep playtime as carefree as possible. By Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company HOW TO Have Fun & Stay Safe Too! Ways you can reduce the risk of injury for kids. By the National Safety Council FOR FACILITY MANAGERS Top 10 Checklist for Playground Safety What to look for in your inspection. By the National Safety Council BUILDING AND GROUNDS Rules of Play Experts talk about what to look for in new recreational and playground equipment. by Michael W. Michelsen, Jr. IT'S TRUE The Ministry of Safe Play Sometimes, keeping a recreation area safe means dealing with more than nuts and bolts. by Clem Boyd LEADER’S GUIDE Resource Center Quick tips and recommended resources. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Type: Download Pages: 22 Copyright: 2007 RELATED PRODUCTS Safeguarding Playgrounds Checklist Keeping Recreational Facilities Safe |
