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Review Question
Question: Why is the loose bolt on this equipment a problem?
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Children can catch clothing or skin on loose bolts. Loose bolts, screws or nails can also weaken play structures.
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Additional Guidelines and Recommendations
- Play equipment and surfaces are well maintained.
- Check play equipment for hazards and repair/replace as needed. Play equipment should be:
- Free of broken or missing parts.
- Free of rust, slivers or peeling paint.
- Plastic equipment should be free of cracks and holes.
- No bolt ends, screws, nails or other protrusions extend beyond 1/16”.
- All play equipment and structures are also checked regularly for unwanted pests, nests, beehives, etc.
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