~ JOHN COOLEY from Kitsumkalum toak to the swings 3 during a dry moment i in Terrace last week. Did you know that... By LESLEY CERNY Skeena Health Unit PLAYGROUNDS IN all com- munities are popular places for children to play. Unfortunately, all too often they are a source of injury, Up to 85% of all playground in- juries are caused by falls. Equipment most ofien involved in injuries are swings, climbing frames and slides, . Almost all injuries can be pre- vented with a few simple things, So, what you can do... 1. Regularly: check playground equipment for safety. Playground safety checks can be fun for adults and children, Games and discussions can be made out.of ‘finding the most hazards’ or hiding treasures at hazard sites. 2Reduce the height your child ~ will fall, Improve existing equipment by building mounds of earth beneath _ and around equipment to reduce the, distance © your child will fall tin Replace cquipment with safer designs (tubular slides are one ex- ample). 3.Reduce the impact of a fall. Recommended surfaces include gravel and sand but these surfaces get kicked away from places of active play. Remember to check them fre- quently ensuring they are af least 10 inches deep to provide the best cushion for your child. Dangerous surfaces such as concrete, asphalt and packed dirt should be replaced, A child that falls 12 feet and’ lands headfirst on concrete can be killed or seriously injured. 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