Playground Safety Publications
Handbook for Public Playground Safety-2010
In recent years, it is estimated that there were more than 200,000 injuries annually on public playgrounds across the country that required emergency room treatment. The recommended guide outlines how to build playground equipment according to industry safety standards.
Playground Surfacing – U.S. Standards & Practice
Protecting children from life-threatening and debilitating playground injury has been the subject of standards, articles, and handbooks throughout the world. Following this recommended handbook will help you protect the children in your area from injury on playgrounds.
Michigan – The Playground Equipment Safety Act
Act 16 of 1997 AN ACT to regulate the manufacturing and assembling of public playground equipment; and to provide penalties.
Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers
State of Michigan Department of Human Services Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing www.michigan.gov/michildcare 1 of 16 STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES R 400.5117 (1) Outdo
National Parks & Recreation
Each year, more than 200,000 injuries happen on playgrounds. The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) has provided five quick tips for adults, so they can ensure that their children enjoy safe play on playgrounds.