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Spring is now in full force, and the warmer weather brings legions of children outside to play. Parks and playgrounds are important for communities and help children get proper exercise outside, but it is important for parents to inspect playground equipment to identify problem areas that have the potential to cause serious personal injury. National Playground Safety Week was last week, and Safe Kids, USA, has offered the following tips to spot safety issues before a playground accident occurs: Playgrounds should have shredded rubber, mulch, wood chips or sand to protect children from falls. Grass and soil are not good surfaces for playground safety. This surface material should be at least 12 inches deep and extend 6 feet past the equipment. Contact your local parks and recreation department if the equipment is in need of repair. These departments rely on community input. Make sure your child is dressed properly for…
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