The Dirty Dozen - Rec Room - playground safety - Brief Article

Parks & Recreation, March, 2002

NRPA and the National Playground Safety Institute (NPSI) have republished "The Dirty Dozen," an informative pamphlet that identifies 12 of the leading causes of injury on playgrounds. It is estimated that over 205,850 injuries occur on playgrounds each year. By familiarizing yourself with the "Dirty Dozen Checklist" you can inspect your local playground to see how safe it is.

The pamphlets are available at www.nrpa.org, or by contacting Jonathan Howard, Publications Manager, at 703.858. 2190 at a cost of $15.00 for 100 copies.