Guidelines for the inspection of the appearance and serviceability of tree lines, median strips and small parks (i.e. no infrastructure) accessed by members of the general public.
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1.0 Pathways/ Footbridges
1.1 Are pathway edges trimmed & paths free from the following? e.g. debris, overhanging tree branches, other hazards
1.2 Are pathways level and free from hazards? e.g. Trip, broken concrete, raised pavers, tree roots, uneven surfaces, other hazards
1.3 Are paths trimmed and free from debris and soil at the concrete or paver edge?
1.4 Are handrails in good condition and adequate to prevent fall hazards?
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2.0 Lawns & Grassed Areas
2.1 Are watering times scheduled to allow for sufficient soakage?
2.2 Are lawns and grassed areas free from hazards? e.g. hollows, uneven surfaces, debris/ litter, weeds, other
2.3 Are lawns areas free from objects that may cause a flying hazard when mowing?
2.4 Are pop up sprinklers working correctly and retracting so as not to present a trip hazard?
2.5 Are watering times adequate to ensure grassed areas are free from dry spots?
2.6 Have garden bed edges and tree surrounds been trimmed?
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3.0 Trees
3.1 Are trees clear and free from hazards? e.g. Dead limbs, branches at eye height, exposed roots, other
3.2 Are fallen limbs regularly collected?
3.3 Have all tree roots been covered so as not to pose a trip hazard?
3.4 Are trees clear and free from issues? e.g. pest infestation, leaf discolouration, other
3.5 Are trees uniform in width? i.e. no obvious protruding limbs
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4.0 Garden Beds
4.1 Are garden beds & hedges clear & free from issues? e.g. Weeds, debris/ litter, wet areas, other:
4.2 Are garden beds & hedges clear & free from issues? e.g. Pest infestation, leaf discoloutration, other:
4.3 Are garden beds etc mulched & receive adequate water?
4.4 Are the garden bed retaining walls or surrounds in good condition & the edges trimmed?
4.5 Are decorative gravels in sufficient quantity & evenly spread?
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5.0 SIGNAGE
5.1 Are sufficient signs in use?
5.2 Are signs in good condition (not faded) and free from issues? e.g. damage, dry rot, other
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6.0 Electrical
6.1 Are safety switches (RCD's) regularly tested to ensure correct operation?
Enter date of last test
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6.2 Are switchboards in good condition? e.g. securely locked, no holes on covers, are backing panels secure
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7.0 Fences
7.1 Are fences in good condition and all posts secure?
7.2 Are barriers/ guard rails in place where there is a risk of falling? e.g. deep drains etc
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8.0 General
8.1 Are road surfaces and car parks in good condition and free of hazards? e.g. pot holes, debris and gravel
8.2 Are location & information signs clean & free from damage?
8.3 Are refuse bins secure, clean and free from damage?
8.4 Are lights in good working condition and power boxes locked?
8.5 Are picnic tables in good condition and free from graffiti & sharp edges?
Additional Hazards Identified
Additional hazards identified
Hazard details
Details of Hazard
Risk Score (Refer to CTRC Risk Calculator)
Manager Notified
Details of immediate action
Authorisation & Actions
Name of auditor
List names of other people involved in audit
The completed inspection report must be saved in the 'WHS - Records' folder and uploaded into ECM. Actions must be recorded, followed up and closed out.
Adrian Niebling
CTRC Small Park Inspection v2.0
Guidelines for the inspection of the appearance and serviceability of tree lines, median strips and small parks (i.e. no infrastructure) accessed by members of the general public.
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