Playgrounds and outdoor play equipment provide fun, fresh air, and exercise. But they also can pose some safety hazards. Tune into Fox 4 as our parenting expert give us tips on checking playgrounds for potential hazards and how to make your playground visit safe.

Playground Hazards

• Unsupervised children
• Improper Surfacing
• Trip hazards
• Inappropriate clothing<

Equipment Hazards

• Entrapments in openings
• Insufficient equipment spacing
• Age inappropriate Equipment
• Platforms with no guardrails

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