Slides and swings are some of the most common equipment seen on playgrounds. They can also, if installed and/or used improperly, be some of the most dangerous playground equipment. There are many different types of slides (straight, wavy, spiral, etc.) and swings (bucket, belt, tire, etc.) and each type of equipment has specific age recommendations, safety guidelines and supervision needs….

…following pages may depict some items and/or situations which are hazardous or unsafe. They are intended to assist in the identification of unsafe situations, and therefore may not represent “best practices”. If you have questions about any of the pictures or the situations depicted, please contact us at nccrahs@mcrf.mfldclin.edu. Walkthroughs A “Walkthrough” refers to “walking through” or looking through a…

…can be prevented. For example, the odds of being injured from a playground fall on an impact absorbing surface are less than half compared to falling on a non-impact absorbing surface. The “walkthrough” that follows will provide information and guidelines on use zones and fall protection, and also provides links to useful resources. Start Walkthrough Resources Disclaimer The pictures on…

…Start Walkthrough Resources Disclaimer The pictures on the following pages may depict some items and/or situations which are hazardous or unsafe. They are intended to assist in the identification of unsafe situations, and therefore may not represent “best practices”. If you have questions about any of the pictures or the situations depicted, please contact us at nccrahs@mcrf.mfldclin.edu. Walkthroughs A “Walkthrough”…

…some general supervision guidelines and information, and also provides links to useful resources Start Walkthrough Resources Disclaimer The pictures on the following pages may depict some items and/or situations which are hazardous or unsafe. They are intended to assist in the identification of unsafe situations, and therefore may not represent “best practices”. If you have questions about any of the…

…or barrier to separate the play area from the traffic and work areas. Play areas on the farm can include activities and equipment that use a combination of items on the farm and manufactured play equipment. Some suggestions are available in the Safe Play Basics resource. The “walkthrough” that follows will encompass some general location and design guidelines, and also…

Playground injuries account for over 200,000 estimated emergency room visits each year. Unfortunately, children often do not recognize or understand the potential hazards found in play areas. Common causes of playground-related injuries: Falls Equipment related hazards (breakage, tip-over, etc.) Entrapment Colliding with other children or playground equipment Common causes of playground-related deaths: Entanglement (ropes, leashes or clothing) Falls Impact from…

…follows will encompass some general handwashing and restroom guidelines, and also provide links to useful resources. Start Walkthrough Resources Disclaimer The pictures on the following pages may depict some items and/or situations which are hazardous or unsafe. They are intended to assist in the identification of unsafe situations, and therefore may not represent “best practices”. If you have questions about…

…situations, and therefore may not represent “best practices”. If you have questions about any of the pictures or the situations depicted, please contact us at nccrahs@mcrf.mfldclin.edu. Walkthroughs A “Walkthrough” refers to “walking through” or looking through a series of pictures, and deciding if they show hazards and/or safety items, or if safety items are lacking. After evaluating the pictures and…

An important aspect of preparing the farm site for agritourism is to ensure that visitors have a clear, level and unobstructed surface for exploring. Whether you have pathways to guide the guests from one attraction to the next, or if you allow guests to freely roam around the farm, there are several strategies that can be used to reduce the…