SAFETY TIPS FOR SWINGS On-site adult supervision is required. Teach children not to walk close to, in front of, behind, or between moving swings or other moving playground equipment. Teach children to sit in and never stand on swings. (Exception to this rule is a product called "Stand -N- Swing") Teach children not to twist the chains and ropes and not to loop them over the swing beam, since this may reduce the strength of the chain or rope.