Playground Safety Infographic Released by AAA State of Play

The latest infographic of AAA State of Play highlights the importance of playground safety for children, illustrating a series of points for injury prevention and some hard-hitting facts.

Indianapolis, IN (prHWY.com) February 28, 2013 - Indianapolis, IN, 28 February 2013: Playground injuries, as the statistics reveal, have been staggering in the US in recent years. In 2009, 220,000 children were treated in emergency departments for playground equipment related injuries. It boils down to the eye-opening figure of 18,334 per month. AAA State of Play, a leader in playground equipment, has released an infographic focused on the issue of Playground Safety for children.

The infographic recommends 6-point solution for the prevention of injuries in playgrounds:

* Purchase the equipment from IPEMA certified manufacturers
* Cover the playground with recycled rubber mulch
* Playground installation adhering to COSC guidelines
* Ensure children wear proper gear
* Shade to protect children from harsh sun
* Regular inspections

A top AAA State of Play executive elaborated, "The major cause of playground equipment-related fatalities is strangulation. On the other hand, nonfatal injuries are often due to falls. Recent studies indicate the lack of will in enforcing child safety precautions as well as the presence of physical hazards, absence of age-appropriate equipment design and missing supervision of adults."

Superior quality play sets of IPEMA certified manufacturers can help prevent fatal and non-fatal injuries resulting from strangulation and falls. Designed under the guidance of experts, these play sets significantly reduce the chances of equipment related injuries. Covering of playground with recycled rubber mulch can also bring down the number of injuries related to falls. Moreover, using recycled mulches supports environment as well. Other acceptable loose-fill materials are hardwood fiber mulch, shredded rubber and fine sand. Depth and extension of surfacing must in accordance to the height of equipment.

CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) has laid out detailed guidelines on playground installation. These need to be followed in letter and spirit. It is also important to ensure that the children wear protective wear. The CPSC has issued voluntary guidelines on the children's clothing. Children are at risk when drawstrings on clothing get entangled in the play equipment. Adherence to the guidelines will prevent it.

Supervision of children can be done using visual and auditory contact. The supervisor needs to prevent unsafe behaviors like shoving, pushing, crowding and inappropriate use of equipment. It also needs to be ensured that comprehensive inspection of playgrounds is conducted by qualified specialists to pre-set maintenance schedules.

About AAA State of Play:

AAA State of Play is a leading supplier of a wide range of commercial grade playground equipment. They offer products for day cares, childcare centers, preschools, schools, homeowners associations, parks and other such clients. They are also acclaimed for supplying mulches that adhere to playground safety surface norms.

Contact Information:

AAA State of Play
10725 Hidden Oak Way
Indianapolis, IN 46236
Toll Free: 1-877-826-2776
Local: 1-317-826-2777
Fax: 1-317-823-3567
Website: http://www.aaastateofplay.com/
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