Playground Safety
What is the ideal surface material under playground equipment to prevent serious injuries?
What is mulch, sand, or rubber?
What is the first thing you should do when a child is choking
What is assess if they can cough, speak, or breathe
Name one choking hazard commonly found in child care centers.
What is a small toy, coin, or food like grapes or hot dogs?
What should you always use to cover unused electrical outlets in a child care center?
What are outlet covers or safety plugs?
What is the recommended distance between playground equipment and any obstacles or structures?
What is at least 6 feet?
What is the best way to stop bleeding from a small cut or scrape?
What is apply pressure with a clean cloth
What is the proper way to store cleaning supplies in a child care center?
What is locked up and out of children’s reach?
Name one way to prevent children from accessing hazardous areas like kitchens or utility rooms.
What is installing safety gates or child-proof locks?
What is one method to check if a playground is safe for children in hot weather?
What is testing the temperature of equipment surfaces to prevent burns?
What is the correct position to place an unconscious child who is breathing?
What is the recovery position
What kind of furniture or equipment poses a risk of tipping over if not properly secured?
What is bookshelves?
What is the safest way to store toys after use?
What is in bins or on low shelves to prevent tripping hazards?
BONUS: What is one of the better body parts to use to check the temperature of playground equipment?
Upper or inner upper arm
BONUS: What is the recovery position?
On the child's side
BONUS: What is a shelf safety hack?
Place the rough side of Velcro on the bottom of the shelf on a carpeted floor, or rug
Securing two free-standing shelves together back to back
Ensuring a single free-standing shelf is shorter than your smallest child
BONUS: Where should toys NOT be stored?
On top of a high shelf or bookcase