Inspection
Visibility for Supervision (min 2m)
Softfall (Synthetic Material)
Accessibility
1. Check Access ramps, pathways entrances free of slipping and tripping hazards
2. Paths around playground clear of hazards, cracks, trips, vegetation
3. Gates, closing & locking devices operational, no finger entrapment (>12)
4. Access, entrance & ancillary items free of protrusions/ sharp edges
Vegetation
Check litter, glass, syringes, eye hazards etc
Sandpits
1. No ponding water, drainage issues or health hazards.
2. Sandpit edges and supports intact & secure.
3. Sand raked to remove foreign objects, fouling, glass.
Playground Surface
1. Pay particular attention to surfacing subject to high use, beneath high equipment, forced movement devices and exposed footings
2. Rubbish that may be hygiene issue, broken glass, rocks, foreign objects likely to cause injury removed
3. Drainage operational, no contamination from run off
Equipment - Platforms, Structures and Frames
1. Foundation, corrosion and free of movement
2. Water penetration, physical damage
3. Guards, rails, screws and bolts are present and secure
4. No loose items, and equipment is free from moss, mould, unhygienic material
Chains, Ropes, Cables, Net and Tires
1. No damage, frays, worn or cut wire strands.
2. No entrapment hazards, no corrosion or sharp edges.
Bubbles and water features (Clean and operationational)
Is graffiti present?
Basketball Ring
Rockers
Sea Saws
Swings
1. Check for squeaks, swing action, quietness.
2. Wear and tear of seat, chains and connectors.
3. Seat clearance from ground >350mm (tire swing > 400mm)
Carousel (Rotating Equipment)
Fortress / tower
Slide
1. No damage or foreign objects on slide bed/sides, wear and tear, entrapment or protrusions
2. Structure, slides & supports-stability, looseness, corrosion, splinters.
3. Runout section fall height <350mm(or <200mm small slides)
Net / spiderweb
Flying fox
1. Check trolley operation and cable is secure
2. No missing parts, and are free from rot and corrosions
Sit up bench
Chin dip lift
Hip twist
Air walk
Hip swing
Sit up (laying) or push up
Leg up
Aerobic step ups
Additional Items
COORDINATOR COMMENTS
Data entry completed - CRM created or job added to Winter list Docs #3111629
CRM No. and Date completed