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Climber Safety

Climbing Equipment Safety

Climbing equipment comes in many shapes and sizes - including rock climbing walls, arches, and vertical and horizontal ladders. It's generally more challenging for kids than other kinds of playground equipment. Be sure your child is aware of a safe way down in case he or she can't complete the climb. The highest rates of injuries on public playgrounds are associated with climbing equipment, which is dangerous if not designed or used properly.

Adult supervision is especially important for younger kids who are playing on climbing equipment.

Climbing equipment can be used safely if children are taught to use both hands and to stay well behind the person in front of them and beware of swinging feet. When they drop from the bars, kids should be able to jump down without hitting the equipment on the way down. Remind kids to have their knees bent and land on both feet.

Too many children on the equipment at one time can be dangerous. Everyone should start on the same side of the equipment and move across it in the same direction.

When climbing down, kids should watch for those climbing up; they should never race across or try to reach for bars that are too far ahead.

Children who are younger than the age 5 may not have the upper body strength necessary for climbing and should only be allowed to climb on age-appropriate equipment.

Preschoolers should only climb 5 feet (1.6 m) high and school-age children should only climb 7 feet (2.3 m) high.
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