injury & outdoor play
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It is important that children have access to quality play spaces and accordingly it is incumbent upon responsible adults to ensure these play spaces are as safe as possible. Parent/caregiver and playground manager responsibilities discussed. |
The table presents the number of injuries associated with inline skating, skateboards and BMX as compared to other activities for the key age cohorts. |
A number of factors may have contributed to the decline in physical activity among children. Out of concern for the health of children in their community, the board of trustees of the school decided to install a large adventure playground within the school. This report summarizes the impact of the playground on fitness levels of the students over the first year of its introduction. |
A new report shows that over a ten year period, more deaths to children occurred on backyard playgrounds than on public playgrounds. To help prevent injuries from falls and other hazards on home playgrounds, safety tips are recommended. |
In this edition, the most recent hospital data on injury to children aged 5-15 years that occurs at school are analyzed and the pattern of unintentional and intentional injury overall and in specific age groups investigated. Prevention measures to reduce school-related injuries also discussed. |
The author of this report is Professor David Ball. The aim of the research was to consider the effectiveness of the various steps taken to improve playground safety in recent years. |
The purpose of this study was to determine the frequency of use of play equipment in public schools and parks in Brisbane, and to estimate an annual rate of injury per use of equipment, overall and for particular types of equipment. |
In support of the US Consumer Produce Safety Commission (CPSC) efforts to address playground hazards, Directorate for Epidemiology staff conducted a special study of playground equipment – related injuries treated in US hospital emergency rooms, and also reviewed data on playground-related deaths. |
Suggestions are provided to reduce the number and severity of playground injuries that enable children to play confidently in a safe environment… ‘Does it comply with the Australian Standards?’ |
‘The tort of causing damage unintentionally but carelessly’. Liability for negligence is considered. |
Appropriate temperatures for children to play outdoors? PRAV sought advice from a number of experts in the field. |
Children’s play opportunities are being limited because of fears based on myths rather than facts. One of the country’s leading play consultants explodes some of these myths. |