Back to School Playground Safety Quiz

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Don’t let play time be cut short!
Test your playground safety knowledge to prevent injuries.
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1

It is okay to play on playground equipment when the equipment is wet.
2

How should you play on slides?

A. Climb up from the bottom

B. Slide down backwards

C. Slide down head first

D. Slide down feet first
3

You should use two hands when playing on climbers.
4

It is okay to walk close to the swings when they are in use, as long as a friend is swinging.
5

What should you do if a piece of equipment
looks broken?

A. Play on it anyway

B. Tell an adult and play on it, but carefully

C. Tell an adult and wait for it to be fixed before playing

D. Try to fix it yourself
6

It is okay to swing by laying across the swing seat on your back or stomach.
7

The ideal shoes to wear on the playground are flip flops.
8

It is okay to play on equipment with no adults around.
9

It is okay to play on equipment not for your age group, as long as no one else is playing.
10

Always dispose of trash in the trash cans.
11

Loose fitting clothing is ideal when playing on the playground.
12

When playing on a merry-go-round you should try to spin it as fast as you can.
13

When playing on the playground
it is always a good idea to:

A. Wait patiently for your turn

B. Only play on equipment designed for your age

C. Play nicely with others

D. All of the above
14

You should never play rough on the playground.
15

It is okay to climb on the outside of the guardrails.
16

The items you wear, such as necklaces and hooded sweatshirts, can be dangerous
as they can get caught up in equipment.
17

When playing on a see-saw it is always a good idea to see how many kids can fit on one side.
18

When playing on a see-saw you should:

A. Always sit facing the center

B. Hold on to the handle tightly, with both hands

C. Stay back while the see-saw is in use

D. All of the above
19

It is okay to slide down a single slide in groups.
20

You should always make sure the slide is clear before taking your turn.
21

Always wear a bike helmet when playing on the playground.

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