Safety Series Part 2: Slides
- carolineakruger
- Apr 2
- 1 min read
Updated: Apr 2
We continue our safety series on some of the dangers to look out for in a playground – in part 1 we discussed swing safety. This month, we focus on slide safety.
Slides are safe if they are used correctly. Here are some guidelines to keep your children safe:
When climbing the ladder to the top of the slide, children should take one step at a time and hold onto the handrail.
Do not allow children to climb up the sliding board itself to get to the top.
Allow only one child to be at the top of the slide at a time
Kids should always check that the bottom of the slide is clear before sliding down.
Always slide down feet-first and sitting up, never headfirst or on their back or stomach.
Do not allow children to slide down in groups.
When children reach the bottom, they should get off and move away from the end of the slide as quickly as possible so it's clear for other children to slide down.
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