A Principal's Call to Action: Playground heat safety
As a principal, the well-being of students extends far beyond test scores and classroom curriculum. It encompasses their safety throughout the entire school day, from the quiet focus of morning lessons to the exuberant energy of recess. This seemingly carefree time for play and social interaction can quickly turn dangerous when scorching temperatures transform the playground into a potentia…
As a principal, the well-being of students extends far beyond test scores and classroom curriculum. It encompasses their safety throughout the entire school day, from the quiet focus of morning lessons to the exuberant energy of recess. This seemingly carefree time for play and social interaction can quickly turn dangerous when scorching temperatures transform the playground into a potentia…
What You Can Do About Excessively Hot Playgrounds
Playground temperatures can soar well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, posing significant health risks to students. Studies have shown that excessive heat can lead to heat exhaustion, heatstroke, and even death READ MORE
Playground temperatures can soar well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, posing significant health risks to students. Studies have shown that excessive heat can lead to heat exhaustion, heatstroke, and even death READ MORE
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) put out a safety alert regarding summer sun and the resulting hot playground equipment and the risk of burns. Plastics, rubbers and metal equipment and surfacing have a potential to become hot enough to burn a child.
Download the CPSC Burn Safety Awareness Fact Sheet
Additional Playground Safety Articles and Information:
Can Playgrounds Be Safe?
Download the CPSC Burn Safety Awareness Fact Sheet
Additional Playground Safety Articles and Information:
Can Playgrounds Be Safe?
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