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Playground Quiz
Playground Safety Quiz Your playground looks safe - the equipment looks fine - but how safe is it really?

Take the quiz below and find out.
1. Grass is a safe surface for playground equipment.
False. Grass is not recommended for playground surfacing because its ability to absorb shock can be affected by weather conditions and wear. Softer surfaces, such as wood mulch, shredded tires, or sand can reduce the number of injuries.

2. The majority of injuries on playground equipment occur on slides.
False. The vast majority of injuries on playgrounds are connected to climbing equipment and swings.

3. Children must always be supervised on the playground - no matter how old they are.
True. Close supervision by a responsible adult may be the most important factor in preventing playground injuries.

4. Falls are the most common type of playground accident.
True. More than half of injuries on a playground result from falls to a surface.

5. If a playground is newer with modern equipment, it is safe.
False. Hazards can develop in even the most modern playground. The equipment could break or bolts could loosen. The playing surface may not be properly maintained.

6. Stairways to slides or platforms must have handrails on both sides.
True. Be sure the handrails are shaped and sized for an easy, complete grasp by your child.

7. Play areas for preschoolers and older children should be separated.
True. Good playground design is an important factor in preventing injuries. Areas for active play, such as swings, should be separated from areas for quiet play, like sandboxes. And areas for the most popular activities should be widely spaced apart.

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Preventing Injury and Health Conditions
Back Pain
Lifting Techniques for Home Caregivers
Preventing Back Pain at Work and at Home
Preventing Back Pain: Tips for New Moms
Hip
Falls and Hip Fractures
Hip Fracture Facts
Live it Safe: Prevent Broken Hips
Preventing Hip Fractures
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Care of the Aging or Post-Traumatic Knee
Osteoporosis
Early Prevention of Osteoporosis
How to Keep Your Bones Healthy
Osteoporosis Prevention
Preventing Bone Loss
Statins and Bone Health
Weight-Bearing Exercise for Women and Girls
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Home and Work Safety
About Holiday Safety
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Family Violence
AAOS Advisory Statement on Family Violence
It's OK to Talk to Your Orthopaedic Surgeon About Family Violence
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Falls
Facts About Falls
Footwear and Falls
Getting Up From a Fall
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Ladder Safety Guide
Prevent Falls and Stay Independent
Reduce Your Risk of Falling
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Running Injury Prevention
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Swimming Injury Prevention
Tennis Court Safety
Tennis Injury Prevention
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Recreation Safety
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Summer Safety: Tips for the Pool
Tips for Lifting and Carrying Luggage
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Safer Health Care
Avoiding an Epidemic of Errors
Partner with Your Physician for the Best Surgical Outcome
Patients Have Important Role in Safer Health Care
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Children
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Caídas de escaleras en otoño (Ladder Safety)
Prevención de Dolor en la Baja Espalda (Preventing Back Pain)
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