Play Ground Safety
electrical transformers and substations from high voltage power lines and air conditioners, train tracks, fumes
The playground should be 30 feet from
health and safety of children
The primary focus is to protect the
usable, safe, sanitary outdoor
There equipment or toys should be
45 square feet of
There shall be a minimum measurement of
1. The outdoor play area shall provide shade. 2. During outdoor play, personnel must situate themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and direct supervision provided.
(4) Outdoor Play Area (1 & 2)
There shall be a minimum of 45 square feet of usable, safe, and sanitary outdoor play area per child, one year of age and older. A minimum outside play area shall be provided for one-half of this identified population. (b) The outdoor play area shall be calculated at the rate of 45 square feet per child in any group using the play area at one time. (g) For the purposes of a licensed urban child care facility, an additional minimum of 45 square feet of usable indoor play space for 25% of the licensed capacity shall be substituted for outdoor play space. The urban child care facility must provide this additional indoor space with equipment that provides physical activities appropriate for the age of the children.
(4) Outdoor Play Area (A-b-g)
65C- 20, F.A. C
Family Day Care Standards and Large Family Child Care Homes
chlorine other suitable chemicals.
Family day care home uses a swimming pool, it shall be maintained by using
infants under 12 months of age
Family day care homes shall not be required to have an outdoor play area for infants
erosion build up limbs brush sharp protrusions
Fence maintenance free from no
bugs that hurt children gaps
Fence maintenance inspect
proper installation of chain link Fasteners- bolt threads facing out
Fencing materials and installation do
use CCA treated wood lead based paint
Fencing materials and installation don't
Gaps ,
Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and shall not have
Exit the outdoor play area.
Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and shall not have gaps ,that would allow children
Pools, Ditches, Retention ponds Fish ponds.
The facility's outdoor play area shall be fenced in accordance with local ordinances to prevent access by children to all water hazards, within or adjacent to outdoor play areas,
crawl under, squeeze through climb over
The fence or barrier shall not have any gaps or openings that would allow a young child to
25 miles per hour, or where the the posted
The outdoor play area is bordered by a road or street open to travel by the public with a posted speed limit of no more than
litter, nails, glass, other hazards.
The outdoor play area shall be clean, free from
bottom of the fence
Chain link fences sharp twisted ends are at the ends are at the
CCA
Chromated Copper Arsenate is also known as
injury or death
Consumer and Product Safety Commission protects
Public Playground Safety Handbook and Outdoor Home Playground Safety Handbook
Consumer and Product Safety Commission they two have handbooks called
simple direct
Create traffic patterns that are
DCF
Department of children and families known as
one year.
Documentation of maintenance inspections shall be retained for
147 fatalities on United States playgrounds
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(d) The facility's outdoor play area shall be fenced in accordance with local ordinances to prevent access by children to all water hazards, within or adjacent to outdoor play areas, such as pools, ditches, retention and fish ponds. (e) The outdoor play area shall have and maintain safe and adequate fencing or walls a minimum of four feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and shall not have gaps that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or build-up to prevent inside or outside access by children or animals. not have gaps that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or build-up to prevent inside or outside access by children or animals. (f) For the purposes of child care facilities that are providing care to school-age children, a fence is not required if all the following conditions are met:
(4) Outdoor Play Area (d
The outdoor play area shall be clean, free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards.
(4) Outdoor Play Area C
Infants in care shall be provided opportunities for outdoor time each day that weather permits.
(4) Outdoor Play Area. (h)
playground related injuries
20,000 children 14 years of age
injuries from play equipment
50,00 children go to the hospital
(f) Family day care homes caring only for infants under 12 months of age shall not be required to have an outdoor play area; however, infants in care shall be provided opportunities for outdoor time each day that weather permits. For all other family day care homes, including those providing evening care, the outdoor play area shall maintain safe and adequate fencing or walls, a minimum of four (4) feet in height, if the family day care home property borders any of the following: 1. Laned road or laned street open to travel by the public 2. Road or street open to travel by the public, divided by a median; 3. Road or street open to travel by the public where the posted or unposted speed limit is equal to or greater than 25 miles per hour; by municipal or county ordinance, pursuant to Section 316.189, F.S. 4. Lake, ditch, pond, brook, canal or other water hazard. (g) Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and shall not have gaps that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The bottom or base of the fence must remain at ground level and free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside or outside access by children or animals.
65C-20.010 Health and Safety Related Requirements. (1) General Requirements.
Play areas shall be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards
65C-20.010 Health and Safety Related Requirements. (1) General Requirements. (e)
1. All family day care homes' play activities shall be suitable to each child's age and development. 2. All playground equipment, if provided, shall be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe condition, and placed to ensure safe usage by the children. Maintenance shall include checks at least every other month of all supports above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. 3. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a ground cover or other protective surface under the equipment that provides resilience and is maintained to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. 4. All equipment, fences, and objects on the family day care home's premises shall be free from sharp, broken and jagged edges and properly placed to prevent overcrowding or safety hazards in any one (1) area. 5. All equipment used in the outdoor play area shall be constructed to allow for water drainage and maintained in a safe and sanitary condition.
65C-20.010 Health and Safety Related Requirements. (1) General Requirements. (h) Outdoor Play Area and Outdoor Equipment.
(1) foot deep shall have either a fence or barrier on all four (4) sides, at a minimum of four (4) feet in height, separating the home from the swimming pool, or a pool alarm that is operable at all times when children are in care. The fence or barrier shall not have any gaps or openings that would allow a young child to crawl under, squeeze through, or climb over the barrier. All spas and hot tubs must meet the same barrier requirements for in-ground and above-ground swimming pools, or spas and hot tubs may be covered with a safety cover, as defined in Section 515.25(1), F.S., that complies with ASTM F1346-91 (2003), Standard Performance Specification for Safety Covers and Labeling Requirements for All Covers for Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, and Spas at all times when children are in care. A copy of ASTM F1346-91 (2003), Standard Performance Specification for Safety Covers and Labeling Requirements for All Covers for Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, and Spas, may be obtained from the licensing authority or on the Department of Children and Family Services' website at www.myflorida.com/childcare by clicking on the forms link. The exterior wall of the home with an ingress and egress does not constitute a fence or barrier. All doors or gates in the fence or barrier shall be locked at all times when children are in care and when the pool is not being used by the children in care. In addition to the fence, barrier or pool alarm, the family day care home operator shall ensure that all exterior doors leading to the pool, spa, or hot tub area remain locked at all times while children are in care. Barriers may be temporary in nature, but must be sturdy and meet all the above requirements and be in place during all times when children are in care. The wall of an above-ground swimming pool may be used as its barrier; however, such structure must be at least four (4) feet in height. In addition, any ladder or steps that are the means of access to an above-ground pool must be removed at all times while children are in care and when the pool is not being used by the children in care. (j) If a family day care home uses a swimming pool, it shall be maintained by using chlorine or other suitable chemicals. If the family day care home uses a swimming pool that exceeds three (3) feet in depth at the family day care home site, one (1) person who has completed a basic water safety course such as offered by the American Red Cross, YMCA or other organization, must be present when children have access to the swimming area. If the family day care home uses swimming pools not at the family day care home site or takes the children to water areas such as a beach or lake for swimming activities, the family day care home operator must provide one (1) person with a certified lifeguard certificate or equivalent who must be present when children are in the swimming area, unless a certified lifeguard is on duty
65C-20.010 Health and Safety Related Requirements. (1) General Requirements. (i) All in-ground swimming pools and above-ground swimming pools more than one
(4) Outdoor Play Area.
65C-22.002 Physical Environment.
(b)Outdoor Equipment.
65C-22.002 Physical Environment. (9) Equipment and Furnishings.
1. A child care facility shall provide and maintain equipment, and play activities suitable to each child's age and development. 2. All playground equipment shall be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe condition, and placed to ensure safe usage by the children. Maintenance shall include inspections, at least every other month, of all supports above and below the ground, and all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections shall be retained for one year. 3. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a ground cover or other protective surface under the equipment that provides resilience, and is maintained to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls
65C-22.002 Physical Environment. (9) Equipment and Furnishings. (b)Outdoor Equipment.
five minutes or less before they are discovered in the water
75% + of pool accidents victims go missing for
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80% sun damage occurs before the age of
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A copy of ASTM F1346-91 (2003), Standard Performance Specification for Safety Covers and Labeling Requirements for All Covers for Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, and Spas, may be obtained from the licensing authority or on the Department of Children and Family Services' website at
Standard Specification for Engineered Wood and Fiber for Use as a Playground Safety Surface Under and Around Playground Equipment
ASTM Standard F 2075 , 2004
Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment
ASTM Standard F1292 , 2004
"Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment for Public Use
ASTM Standard F1487, 2007
Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Public Use Playground Equipment for Children 6 Months through 23 Months
ASTM Standard F2373, 2008
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ASTM adress
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ASTM site
who will be using the playground easier access for children in wheelchairs or wheeled walkers
Accessibility
sharp, broken jagged edges
All equipment, fences, and objects on the family day care home's premises shall be free from
laws and rules
All licensed child care programs must comply with applicable
administrative code
All licensed child care programs must comply with applicable laws and rules found in the
Florida
All licensed child care programs must comply with applicable laws and rules found in the administrative code in order to be a licensed in the state of
Good repair, maintained in safe condition, placed to ensure safe usage by the children.
All playground equipment shall be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design,
Section 515.25(1), F.S., that complies with ASTM F1346-91 (2003),
All spas and hot tubs must meet the same barrier requirements for in-ground and above-ground swimming pools, or spas and hot tubs may be covered with a safety cover, as defined in
moving parts.
All supports above and below the ground, and all connectors and
1.) The children using the outdoor play area are in five-year-old kindergarten and grades one or above; 2. One additional staff member above the established staff-to-child ratios provides direct supervision during all outdoor activities 3. The outdoor play area is bordered by a road or street open to travel by the public with a posted or unposted speed limit of no more than 25 miles per hour, or where the posted or unposted speed limit is no greater than 35 miles per hour, and the playground is a minimum of 30 feet from the edge of the road; 4. The licensing authority has provided written authorization to the program to operate without a fence.
For the purposes of child care facilities that are providing care to school-age children, a fence is not required if all the following conditions are met: (1-4)
confusion
Get to the playground easily without
three (3) feet at the family day care home
If the family day care home uses a swimming pool that exceeds in depth of
each day that weather permits.
Infants in care shall be provided opportunities for outdoor time
30 feet
It should minimum of this many feet from the edge of the road
stairs gates
Limit the use of
readily available requires monitoring and maintenance put depth marks on equipment easy check for loose fill heavy use areas need extra attention
Loose fill material considerations
every other month,
Maintenance shall include inspections, at of
strangulation falls
Most of the falls occurred through
nonfatal
Most of the falls occurred through strangulation or falls most
severe
Most of the falls occurred through strangulation or falls most nonfatal half were
fractures internal injuries concussions dislocations amputations
Most of the falls occurred through strangulation or falls most nonfatal half were severe including
play equipment
Most of these injuries are caused when the child falls from
non profit organization
National Program for Playground Safety is a
delivering training educational information consulting Service
National Program for Playground Safety is a non profit organization that focuses on
online instructor based
National Program for Playground Safety trainings are
administers the Certified Playground Safety Inspectors Training and Certification program
National Recreational and Park Association does
school child care playgrounds
Nonfatal injuries occurred on
Four feet
Outdoor play area shall have and maintain safe and adequate fencing or walls a minimum height
injuries to children in the event of falls
Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a ground cover or other protective surface under the equipment that provides resilience, and is maintained to reduce the incidence of
overcrowding safety hazards in any one (1) area.
Properly placed to prevent or
improving playground safety
Public Playground Safety Handbook and Outdoor Home Playground Safety Handbook uses for
Section 316.189, F.S.
Road or street open to travel by the public where the posted or unposted speed limit is equal to or greater than 25 miles per hour; by municipal or county ordinance, pursuant to
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The DCF is responsible for statutorily developing
implement interpret describe
The DCF is responsible for statutorily developing rules that
child care
The DCF is responsible for statutorily developing rules that implement, interpret and describe procedures relating to
ASTM standards
The NPPS meets the
NPPS
The National Program for Playground Safety is also known as
children or animals inside and outside access
The base of the fence must remain at ground and also prevent
erosion build-up to
The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from or
five-year-old kindergarten and grades one or above;
The children using the outdoor play area are in
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US Consumer Product Safety Commission site
35 miles per hour
Unposted speed limit is
the surface under around a piece of equipment onto which a child falling from or exiting from the equipment would be expected to land. These areas are also designated for unrestricted circulation around the equipment
Use zone
65C- 22, F. A. C.
child care standards
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heavy use areas need extra attention example
sun
shade prevents the over exposure from the
Expense maintenance Accessibility Age Temperatures slope and drainage
unitary materials
forms link.
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