improving playground safety
knowledge, understanding, and accountability!
SAFE AT PLAY
Whereas, the safety and well-being of our children is a top priority to the nation and to the State of Georgia; and on average there is one playground-related emergency room visit every 2.5 minutes, and more than 200,000 children in the United States are injured on playgrounds annually, Governor Brian P. Kemp proclaims April 27 - May 1, 2020 as Playground Safety Week in Georgia. Click here to view the full proclamation.
Whereas, the safety and well-being of Georgia's children is of critical importance on both the state and local levels, especially during the spring and summer seasons; and every year over 200,000 children in the United States are injured while playing at playgrounds, Governor Brian P. Kemp proclaims April 22 - 26, 2019 as Playground Safety Week in Georgia. Click here to view the full proclamation.
The Citizens - Third back to school supply giveaway hosted by Safe At Play
Whereas, the safety and well-being of Georgia's children is a top priority and each year more than 200,000 children in the United States are injured while playing at playgrounds, Governor Nathan Deal proclaims April 23 - 27, 2018 as Playground Safety Week in Georgia. Click here to view the full proclamation.
Whereas, the safety and well-being of Georgia's children is a top priority and each year more than 200,000 children in the United States are injured while playing at playgrounds, Governor Nathan Deal proclaims April 24 - 28, 2017 as Playground Safety Week in Georgia. Click here to view the full proclamation.
The monkey bars at the Newton Csounty Theme School have finally been removed many months after the fatal injury of Andrea Tyrah DeBruhl. This should have been done decades ago. It should not have taken the death of our daughter to remove unsafe and outdated playground equipment. We ask that all facilities with play equipment work to put our children's safety first. Please obtain a Certified Playground Safety Inspector to survey your equipment. The CPSI uses the ASTM 1487 and CPSC guidelines to identify playground hazards, such as entrapments and protrusions; to address age appropriate and site planning concerns; to analyze design and layout issues; and to establish a playground safety program. This type of safety program would encompass playground maintenance plans, risk management concerns, regular inspections and audits, teaching safety awareness, and maintaining documentation.
© 2023 | All rights reserved. Safe At Play is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and donations are tax deductible.
SAFE AT PLAY