CRR 2002/426 - Playgrounds

Risks, benefits and choices

Describes the first detailed strategic risk assessment of outdoor playgrounds in the UK for over a decade. Reviews international research on risk factors. In summary, the risk of injury on UK playgrounds is found to be modest compared with the risks of many other activities in which children are encouraged, for accepted reasons, to participate.

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