CCC- Playground Equipment and Maintenance

• Audit Title

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Weather Conditions

• Personnel

Previous Inspections

• Outstanding issues have been action-end?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the last inspection been reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Playground Area / Boundary

• Hygiene - Is the area free from broken glass, dog or human excreta, condoms & syringes? (especially Mulch/ Soft fall zone) ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are surrounding trees healthy and free from dead wood/disease and low branches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area free from fallen tree limbs on the ground?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the park furniture in good condition, sturdy and free from damage/vandalism and graffiti?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sprinklers free from damage and appear in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fence/boundary and gate appropriate and free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the playground area free from water pooling and lying in areas for excessive periods?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Playground Equipment

• Are posts and foundations firm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are nuts, bolts, screws, clamps and other fittings securely fastened and "S" hooks closed? ( max 3 mm gap )

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the play equipment free from protruding nuts, bolts and nails? ( max 3 mm protruding )

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cables and seats free from protrusions/vandalism or exposed metal wiring?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the play equipment free from splintering wood, or fibreglass (especially sliding surfaces)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are steps and ladders and other means of access to/on play equipment safe and free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are handrails sturdy and compliant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the play equipment safe, serviceable and free from missing or damaged components?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cables and other ropework free from knotting, splicing and exposed wires?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chain covers the correct length in good condition and free from rust beneath?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sliding surfaces clean/undamaged and free from burning, cracking or protrusions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all structures and exit points clear of obstructions (tunnels etc)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area free from acts of vandalism?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all moving items move freely on their bearings (swings, rotating equipment)? (ref: sound whilst turning/moving)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all metal components been checked for wear, cracks in welds/structural integrity and corrosion (including springs)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is softfall material provided and at correct depth? (Ref: Softfall markers)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the softfall level minimum 200mm deep for fall heights up to 1.5m?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is softfall level minimum 300mm for fall heights greater than 1.5m?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Observations / Comments

• Please take photos of any unsatisfactory play equipment or issues.

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