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Show 20 Hilltop Times Aug. 13, 1992 (eicslhi e&a;SDdlir Doll Always Always D Always Always Always Always cidents are disobeying the safety rules, being careless while playing, equipment that needs repair and disregarding the safety of others, according to Sgt. Michelle Colly, the crime prevention NCO in Hill AFB's 2849th Security Police Squadron. She recommended the following, general guidelines for children to play safer on the playground: B Obey the safety rules. Take turns, Colly recommended to help prevent playground accidents, children should dress properly for play according to the weather and how they are going to never Swings: Sit on the seat stand or kneel; wait until the swing slows down before you get off never jump off while the swing is in flight; be safe do not swing too high; only one person should be on a swing; walking behind or in front of swings can be the playground equipment. Tell a teacher or an adult about any broken swings, rusty nails or broken glass you find on the playground. Q Think safety while you are play. Wear comfortable, loose-fittin- g clothes. Dress warmly in the cold weather: warm coat, hat, mittens, boots and scarves. wrong way. Keep shoelaces tied, boots buckled or zipped. Wear pants that do not drag on the ground. Wear sensible shoes with rubber soles, such as tennis shoes. Play safely inside when it is rain-in- g or storming. .. Stay seated, facing your partner; keep hands on the handle; avoid bumping the end of the board; See-saw- s: playground. "Children should be taught to think before they do something that might be dangerous," she said. "They should ask themselves, 'Will doing this harm me? or 'Will it harm others?' " Here are a few simple rules of good manners for children to follow: keep feet from under the board; get off carefully, never - jump off; and stay safely back from busy slides and seesaws to avoid injuries. s: Get on or off only after a full stop; hang on tightly At the watering hole faomv. One Now our iooii GfiGflT! Lose In 4"-16- " BNflCIRL 100 drinking. D Wait your turn patiently and po- litely. Playing around the drinking fountain is never safe. D Pushing and shoving may result in someone getting broken teeth, cut lips or bruised cheeks. O Never drink too much when you are hot and sweaty ... you might get sick. Litter, broken equipment In order to be completely safe, the equipment that you play on should be in top shape, according to Colly. "If you notice anything that is broken, or that needs repair, tell your teacher or the adult in charge," she 'Vsaid. for broken include: watch to Things glass; loose wires; rusty nails; rotting wood; cracked bats; litter, such as cans and bottles; cracked or broken seats on chains or swings; loose or missing steps on the slides; sharp edges; and chipping paint. Remember, getting to and from the playground safely is just as important as playing safely. Walking: Cross the street only at the corner; if there is no sidewalk, walk facing the traffic; watch for turning cars; obey traffic signs and signals; and only accept rides from trusted adults. Bus or car: Sit quietly; keep head and arms inside windows; avoid distracting the driver. Bicycle: Only one rider to a bicycle the driver; always drive on the right-han- d side; obey all traffic signs and signals; and use correct hand signals. . After playing hard, you might want to stop to get a drink at the water fountain. Be careful, and follow these simple rules for safety. Merry-go-round- D The water fountain is only for Get there safely! . dangerous stay clear! Slides: Make sure the slide is clear at the bottom; only one person on the slide at a time; slide sitting down with feet first; and never go up a slide the playing. Colly added that children should also practice good manners on the - Dress properly Playground equipment when playing and games FOLLOW THE RULES! Football: Play "touch football" it is the safest; avoid the rough stuff; and follow the rules. Basketball: Avoid shoving or tripping others; unless you are playing, stay off the court; and follow the rules. Kickball: Use an approved kickball; never kick the ball too hard; and follow the rules. Softball: After batting, drop the bat carefully; never slide to the base; avoid standing too close to the batter; and follow the rules. wait your turn. be polite. share. control your temper. be nice. use good manners. Never push or shove. Never hit anyone. D Never throw stones or sticks. And finally, here are some areas to pay particular attention to. Safety and manners help everyone have fun on the playground safely, Now that children are heading back across the crosswalks and into the schools, parents and children should both review ways to be safe while having fun on the playground. The major causes of playground ac- walking near CD Off ipD(oy rinn'f. nnsh. D Be careful when moving; stay seated, never walk on the seats; never jump off while it is still spinning; and wait until the slows down naturally merry-go-roun- d avoid using your feet and hands to slow or stop it. CHINES. lteUSA$lis with AMERICA BUFFET theUSO. DODV CONTOUR Guaranteed -- Call for Rppt. AM theUSO needsyou. Paradise Natural Foods 773-352- 9 Support ihfUSO through a tax deduct iblr contribution. 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