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Wallach, Frances – Parks and Recreation, 1993
Playground safety is a critical issue in the United States. About 60-70% of all playground injury lawsuits carry a claim relating to inadequate maintenance. The article discusses U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission guidelines and American Society for Testing and Materials safety standards for playgrounds. (SM)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Child Health, Design Requirements, Elementary Education
