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SAFE PLAY AREAS FOR ROSS COUNTY KIDS PROJECT
Play is a way for children to exercise and learn new skills. However, children need safe play areas where they can challenge themselves and develop physically, mentally, and socially. Every year, thousands of children are treated for playground and play-related farm injuries.
In 2010, the Center for Injury Research and Policy (CIRP) established the Safe Play Areas for Ross County Kids (SPARK) Project to focus on injury prevention strategies to reduce playground and play-related farm injuries in Ross County. CIRP is working with partners in Ross County to renovate and improve playgrounds in Chillicothe and to promote safe play and play areas for children on Ross County farms. The SPARK Project is funded by The Central Benefits Health Care Foundation.
PLAYGROUND SAFETY FACTS
- More than 200,000 U.S. children are treated annually in hospital emergency departments for playground- related injuries. More than two- thirds of these injuries occur on public playgrounds.
- Most children who are injured on playgrounds are 2-9 years old. The most common types of playground-related injuries include broken bones, bruises, cuts and sprains.
- Although there are playground guidelines and standards, not all playgrounds are maintained properly. Injuries can be prevented by checking the condition of the equipment before play.
FARM SAFETY FACTS
- More than one million children live on farms, and many more visit farms every year.
- Most farm injuries occur to preschool aged children because they lack coordination and do not understand the risks of their behaviors. In addition, only 3 in 10 farms with young children have an enclosed play area to provide children with a safe place to play.
FARM SAFETY FACT SHEET
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Safe Play on Farms
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FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Sarah Krygowski
SPARK Program Coordinator
Phone: (614) 355-3603
SPARK Cell: (740) 688-1249
sarah.krygowski@nationwidechildrens.org
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For additional information on home safety, please visit:
Or contact:
Nichole Hodges
Coordinator, Home Safety Program
Email Me
(614) 722-2400 |
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