Safety and Maintenance Tips for Your New Swing Set

Keeping children safe around swing sets is easy. Follow these simple rules to ensure a safe enviornment for children while also reducing maintenance costs.

• It is recommended that on site adult supervision for children of all ages be present while swing sets are in use.
• Please prevent children from walking close to, in front of, behind or between moving items.
• Prevent children from twisting swing chains or ropes as that action may reduce the strength of those products.
• Warn children to avoid swinging empty seats.
• Teach children to sit in center of swings with their full weight on the swing seats.
• Instruct children on how to use the swing set in the manner the set was intended.
• Teach children not to get off swing sets while still in motion.
• Parents should make sure children are dressed appropriately in well-fitting clothing and shoes. Avoid loose fitting garments, as well as ponchos and scarves as they are potentially hazardous while using the swing set.
• Prevent children from climbing on wooden swing sets when wet.
• Check all nuts and bolts twice monthly during the usage season and tighten as needed. It is particularly important to check and tighten bolts at the beginning of each season.
• Check swings, chains and slides for cracks or deterioration. Replacement should be made at first sign of deterioration.