Correction

Slides need a platform at the top that is large enough to allow children to change directions to get off the equipment.

Additional Guidelines and Recommendations

• Platforms must be of sufficient length to facilitate the transition from standing to sitting.
• Platforms need to be horizontal and at least as wide as the chute.
• Platforms must be surrounded by guardrails or barriers to prevent falls.
• No spaces or gaps that could trap strings, clothing, body parts, etc. between the platform and the start of the slide.
• Ensure there are no projections or protrusions beyond 1/8” from the equipment that could tangle clothing.
• Handholds to facilitate the transition from standing to sitting are present at the top of the slide.
• Appropriate ground cover is needed in the use zone around the equipment.