Equipment Do’s & Don’ts Walkthrough 9

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Equipment Do’s & Don’ts Walkthrough 9

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Question: These buckets were left in the play area after the construction crew finished working. Why is this a problem?

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These pails contain chemicals toxic to children and are never left in areas accessible to children.

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All tools, chemicals, stains, glues and other containers must be cleared out of play areas after construction is complete and before children are present.

Equipment Do’s & Don’ts Walkthrough 9

Additional Guidelines and Recommendations

  • After construction is complete, regular maintenance needs to be done. This includes cutting grass and/or removing snow.
  • Periodically rake/replace/augment loose-fill ground cover.
  • Periodically seal, stain or paint wood structures to prevent deterioration, and remove tools and chemicals when finished.
  • Regularly replace sand/water in sandboxes and sand/water tables to avoid contamination by animal waste, pathogens or insects.
  • Regularly inspect for garbage, debris, animal feces and other hazardous materials (e.g. needle syringes), and clean areas appropriately.

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