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Playground Supervision Safety Workshop

Playground Supervision Safety Workshop. Risk Management Seminar. CAUSE OF INJURY (Litigation). Use and Supervision 44% Poor Maintenance 36% Improper Equipment 10% Poor Installation 6% Poor Layout 4%. PRELIMINARY INSPECTION REGIONS PROPER SUPERVISION INSTRUCTION. INTERACTION

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Playground Supervision Safety Workshop

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  1. PlaygroundSupervisionSafety Workshop Risk Management Seminar

  2. CAUSE OF INJURY(Litigation) • Use and Supervision 44% • Poor Maintenance 36% • Improper Equipment 10% • Poor Installation 6% • Poor Layout 4%

  3. PRELIMINARY INSPECTION REGIONS PROPER SUPERVISION INSTRUCTION INTERACTION DISCIPLINE EMERGENCIES ACCIDENT RESPONSE SUPERVISION

  4. REGIONS • “MANAGEABLE” Areas • “PERMISSIBLE” Games • “OFF LIMIT” Areas • “HIGH RISK” Areas Determined • “TIME OUT” Areas

  5. KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL SUPERVISION • Placement - Areas • NEVER “Cluster” • Circulate – “See and Be Seen” • Do Not Socialize Near Doorways • Never Read • Avoid joining games/umpiring • Remember - You Are a Role Model

  6. KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL SUPERVISION • Know and Understand Student Expectations • Implement Corrections Consistently • Interact Positively - You Set the Tone • Positive Interaction With “Troublemakers”

  7. Run too close to swings or other equipment Stand or Jump off swings, slides or platforms Go head first down slides Chase or follow objects into streets or parking lots Push or pull others Run through younger children’s area INSTRUCTIONDo Not Allow Children To . . .

  8. Overcrowd on equipment Play on unsafe equipment Play on icy or wet equipment Throw equipment, rocks, stones, sticks, etc. No Lollypops, Straws or Gum Allowed INSTRUCTIONDo Not Allow Children To . . .

  9. Form an orderly single file line Wait until the person ahead of them is finished Know how to use the equipment Know what games are allowed to be played Are aware of the dangers involved Are properly dressed for the playground Stay away from and watch for animals No Bicycles, Skateboards or Roller Blades INSTRUCTIONEnsure Children . . .

  10. BEWAREBe on the lookout for . . . • Team games in individual play areas • Students running through others games • Chase games near equipment • Inadequate field (size or shape) for activity • Games or activities that are too difficult for the child’s age or ability

  11. INTERACTION • Learn the names of the students if possible • Make corrections in a friendly manner • Let “Trouble Makers” know you are there – See and Be Seen • Interact with the good kids - use them as examples

  12. INTERACTION • Try to stay out of student problems and disputes that can distract you • Fights • Use Loud Voice • Identify children by name • Disperse Crowd • Do not get too close if possible • USE SCHOOL POLICY

  13. Involve “Clingy” Children with other kids Know the rules of the playground and enforce them Rules For Recess Rules For Success INTERACTION

  14. DISCIPLINE • BE Fair • BE Strict • BE Timely • BE Consistent • BE Calm • BEWARE!

  15. DISCIPLINE OPTIONS • Verbal Reprimand • Redirection • Time Out • “Stay With Me” • Playground Restrictions • Behavior Improvement Forms • Teacher or Office Referral • Memo to Principal • FOLLOW DISTRICT POLICY

  16. BEWAREBe on the lookout for . . . • Roller Skates, Roller Blades, Skate Boards • Bicycles • Stray Dogs or Other Animals • Sticks, Branches, Rocks, Stones, etc.

  17. EMERGENCIES • STRANGERS • Immediately Identify All Persons Who Wander Onto Grounds • Follow School Policy

  18. EMERGENCIES • PARENTS • Custody Disputes - Kidnapping • Follow School Policy

  19. EMERGENCIES • ACCIDENTS • NEVER leave area unattended • Use School Notification System • First Aid? • DO NOT MOVE the child! • Follow the District’s Emergency Plan

  20. ACCIDENT RESPONSEWhat should YOU do in response to an accident. . . • Follow the District’s Policy and Emergency Plan • One Supervisor should stay with the child • Send someone to the Nurse • DO NOT MOVE the child • Stop all play

  21. ACCIDENT RESPONSEWhat should YOU do in response to an accident. . . • Keep other children away • Comfort Child • First Aid? • Complete Accident Form • Speak only to District Personnel

  22. Questions NYSIR Loss Control Laurie Noonan (914) 589-5454 lnoonan@wrightinsurance.com

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