Back to School Safety

 

Check playgrounds where your children play. Look for age-appropriate equipment and hazards such as rusted or broken equipment and dangerous surfaces. Report any hazards to your school or municipality.

Remove hood and neck drawstrings from all children's outerwear to avoid strangulation hazards on playgrounds.

Make sure bike helmets are removed before using any playground equipment.

If sports is a part of your childs life, make sure your childs sports program has rules that include proper physical and psychological conditioning. Appropriate safety equipment and a safe playing enviroment with adequate adult supervision is mandatory.

Carry with you an emergency kit that includes any special medications or supplies that your child may need.

Make sure children playing sports are grouped appropriately according to skill level, weight and physical maturity, especially for contact sports.

Teach your child proper playground behavior: no pushing, shoving or crowding. Tell them what equipement is appropriate for their age levels.