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Fig: 22
xv. We should not push others while walking on staircase.

4. Safety measures on playground
In schools, playgrounds are made for various
physical activities. Students run and rush on the
playground. so they may meet accident while
playing. Therefore, playground should be safe to
play and managed properly to minimize accidents.
The safety measures that should be adopted in the
playground are given below: Fig: 23
i. The condition of the playground should be inspected before playing. The obstacles in
the playground should be removed.
ii. Games should be played only under the supervision of game instructors.
iii. The playground should be safe for the students of all level.

iv. Rules should be followed while playing games.
v. The uneven parts and puddles in the playground should be filled with mud/sand.
vi. The pieces of glass, bricks, etc. should be removed from the playground.
vii. We should not rush on the playground.

Project work: 1

• List the safety measures that you are adopting
i. At home
ii. On the road
iii. At school

iv. On the playground

Project work: 2
• Inspect the condition of the classroom, bathroom, stair case, science laboratory and
playground.
• Identify the risk factors that may invite accidents in those places. Prepare a short
report on it.
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