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The Dirty Dozen. (Rec Room).


NRPA NRPA National Recreation and Park Association
NRPA Natural Resources Protective Association (Staten Island, NY)
NRPA Niagara Regional Police Association (Canada)
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 and the National Playground Safety Institute (NPSI NPSI North Pittsburgh Systems (stock symbol)
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) have republished "The Dirty Dozen," an informative pamphlet pamphlet, short unbound or paper-bound book of from 64 to 96 pages. The pamphlet gained popularity as an instrument of religious or political controversy, giving the author and reader full benefit of freedom of the press.  that identifies 12 of the leading causes of injury on playgrounds. It is estimated that over 205,850 injuries occur on playgrounds each year. By familiarizing fa·mil·iar·ize  
tr.v. fa·mil·iar·ized, fa·mil·iar·iz·ing, fa·mil·iar·iz·es
1. To make known, recognized, or familiar.

2. To make acquainted with.
 yourself with the "Dirty Dozen Checklist" you can inspect your local playground to see how safe it is.

The pamphlets are available at www.nrpa.org, or by contacting Jonathan Howard, Publications Manager, at 703.858. 2190 at a cost of $15.00 for 100 copies.
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Title Annotation:playground safety
Publication:Parks & Recreation
Article Type:Brief Article
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Mar 1, 2002
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