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Wallach, Frances – Parks and Recreation, 1990
Examines the impact of the 1981 U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission guidelines for playground safety. Although compliance with the guidelines has not stemmed the rising number of accidents, it has enhanced awareness. This article offers an action plan which all communities can use to help alleviate liability problems. (SM)
Descriptors: Children, Community Action, Guidelines, Legal Responsibility
