“CHILDREN AT PLAY” signs merely inform a driver that children may be in or near the road. Motorists should expect children to be at play in all residential areas, and the lack of signing on some streets may indicate otherwise. These signs do not provide guidance to motorists as to a safe speed.
It suggests to the driver that, if no such sign is present on another street, children are not playing there, and it is OK to speed or to be less careful. Another driver might interpret the sign to mean that children are playing in the road…
Warning signs are used to warn motorists and pedestrians about a given area. Examples of warning signs include left turn ahead, led reverse turn ahead, right curve ahead, winding road left ahead, hairpin curve ahead, side road at angle, sharp to the right, sharp curve to the left, intersection and hill with grade.
These 4 important safety signs can be broken into categories: Prohibition, Warning, Mandatory and Emergency.
The acronym "CAUTION" helps recognize the 7 most common signs of cancer. C for change in bowel or bladder habits, A for a sore that does not heal, U for unusual bleeding or discharge, T for thickening or lump in the breast or elsewhere, I for indigestion, O for obvious change to warts or moles, and N for nagging cough.
The types of risky activities will vary based on the centre, the age group and the setting (some smaller towns and more rural areas engage in riskier outdoor play) but examples are tree climbing, den making, fire building, swinging, rolling, hanging, sliding, tug of war, wrestling, bouncing and horse play.
Movements that are often associated with risky play, such as, swinging, climbing, rolling, hanging, sliding, are not only fun for children but also essential for their motor skills, balance, coordination, and body awareness.
Warning signs are yellow with black lettering or symbols and most are diamond-shaped. These signs warn you to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary; a special situation or hazard is ahead.
Diamond-shaped signs signify warnings. Rectangular signs with the longer direction horizontal provide guidance information. Pentagons indicate school zones.
Her research has identified eight categories of risky play: height, speed, dangerous tools, dangerous elements, rough and tumble, getting lost, impact, and vicarious play.
Some of the most common risk-taking behaviours that parents see teenagers trying out include: using alcohol, cigarettes or drugs. becoming sexually active and exploring their sexuality. getting themselves into unsafe situations, or mixing with the 'wrong crowd'
Play at heights — Using a climbing frame or climbing a tree which leads to children climbing, jumping or dangling off the ground. Play at speed — Running at a speed, riding fast on a bike or scooter, or an activity like sledging are all risky because of the speed involved.
Dizzy play can look like horse rides, children tumbling over each other when music starts playing and they throw themselves into the sound. It can be tussling, or spinning or rolling over each other on the grass roaring like tigers.
Risky play is exactly that—play that involves risk—usually the risk of physical injury. It is exciting and exhilarating and thrilling and, well, risky. It does, however, provide children with much needed opportunities to challenge themselves physically, emotionally, and mentally.
Riding roller coasters and thrill rides or indoor rock climbing. Running for office at school or trying out for a team or a play. Trying new activities as a family or with a group. Meeting new people, joining a club, or volunteering.
The six warning signs include: fascination with weapons; self-exposure to violent media; suicidality; mental and physical rehearsal; and threats and disturbing comments. Research into post-incident analysis demonstrates that early warning signs are consistently present before school shootings.
Danger safety signage has many uses and can warn of many dangerous situations – such as fuel storage, radiation, high voltage, chemicals, open holes and much more.
Prohibition signs, such as the No Smoking, Flammable Storage Area sign and the Do Not Use While in Motion sign. Road and car park signs, such as those warning of Site Traffic or Parking. Information signs, such as those warning of CCTV in Operation, or the need for PPE in a specific area.
Common risky behaviour
unprotected sexual activity. sexting and other risky uses of social media. tobacco smoking and alcohol use including binge-drinking. illegal substance use.
Examples Of Risky Play
Some key risky play activities include: Climbing up high objects for example trees, buildings, logs, stacking crates and planks, climbing frames, up hills. Experiencing speed for example on a log swing, on a rope swing, sledges, toboggans, boats, swings, slides, bikes.