Maintenance of Hygiene in Play Area

Maintenance of Hygiene in Play Area

• Our surroundings have a significant impact on our health, and it is crucial to take care of our surroundings and play areas to stay fit and healthy.
• Responsible behavior towards our surroundings is essential to get the best out of it and preserve them for the future.

Maintaining Playground Hygiene

• Do not litter and always carry a bag to bring waste and dispose it off in a dustbin.
• Throw garbage only in a dustbin.
• Do not spit in public places or on the ground.
• Keep changing rooms clean.
• Do not destroy plants or pluck flowers and leaves around the play area.
• Segregate waste into biodegradable and non-biodegradable categories.

Importance of Cleaning and Disinfecting

• Use disinfecting and cleaning agents to maintain health and prevent the spread of germs and illness.
• Cleaning and disinfecting aim to provide a healthy environment by improving and maintaining basic environmental conditions affecting people's well-being.

Maintaining Playground Equipment

• Ensure there is no broken equipment and props.
• Wooden equipment should not be cracked or splintered.
• Metal equipment should not be rusted.
• Make sure children are aware of unsafe and dangerous areas/locations.
• Surface materials on the playground should be maintained regularly.
• Playground equipment should be made of durable materials that won't fall apart or wear down too much by the weather.
• Ensure there is enough free space in front of equipment like slides and swings.
• Check for objects that stick out on equipment and could cause harm.
• All hardware on equipment should be secure, with no loose or broken parts.

Safety in Playground

• Keep playground clean and safe by picking up garbage and using the equipment properly.
• Report to higher authorities for any problem related to safety immediately.
• Designate broken equipment as off-limits and report the problem to the appropriate authorities.

Safety while Playing

• Do not start a vigorous physical activity without a proper warm-up.
• Use correct sports attire (shoes, clothes) while playing.
• Always carry your water bottle to the ground and stay hydrated.
• Be alert to moving people and objects on the ground.
• Do not cross play areas on which games are being played.
• Do not use sports equipment as weapons.
• If injured, seek immediate help from a teacher / coach.
• Keep your playground free of sharp objects like nails, stones, glass, metal etc.
• Do not push your body beyond its limit.
• Do not use damaged or worn out sports equipment.

Safety in the Swimming Pool

• Inform the staff on duty about your entry and exit.
• Always take a shower before and after swimming.
• Never enter a swimming pool without proper supervision.
• Always wear the correct swimming attire.
• Do not dive in shallow water.
• Avoid horseplay around and inside the pool.
• Avoid swimming if you have certain health conditions.

Learn about the importance of maintaining hygiene in playgrounds and how to demonstrate responsible behavior towards our surroundings to stay healthy and preserve the environment