Case Studies — playground equipment

It's important that children have fun in the playground, but it can also be a place where they can experience accidents, particularly if there is not sufficient safety padding underneath apparatus. You can reduce the risk of injury in the playground by keeping a close eye on your children, and encouraging them to use the equipment that's suited to their age group. Some playground equipment is unsuitable for smaller children, therefore even safety padding may not protect a smaller child should they have an accident. Before allowing your child on to any playground equipment, make sure there is a soft...