NPPS (National Program for Playground Safety) reports that over 200,000 children get hurt or seriously injured from utilizing playground equipment in America. Careful inspections by Certified Playground Inspectors should be routine, however, four factors should otherwise always be considered when preserving a safe environment for children to play:

1. Administer proper Supervision.

2. Provide Age-appropriate playgrounds.

3. Equip play areas with proper "Fall surfacing."

4. Sustain proper playground Equipment.

via @ www.playgroundsafety.org/safe