Safety Series Part 1: Swings
- carolineakruger
- Mar 19
- 1 min read
At Rustics, we are all about safety! In this first part of our series about playground safety, we focus on swing safety.
Swings are the most common source of childhood injuries from moving equipment on a playground. A few simple precautions can help keep kids safely swinging:
Children should stay a safe distance from other kids on swings, being careful not to run or walk in front of or behind moving swings.
Swings should be made of soft material such as rubber or plastic, not wood or metal.
Kids should always sit in the swing, not stand or kneel.
Always hold on tightly with both hands while swinging,
When finished swinging, make sure that the swing stops completely before getting off.
Swings are designed to safely hold only one person. Never allow more than one child on a single swing, unless it is specifically designed for more than one child.
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