Holiday Haven - Playground Inspection

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Daily / Weekly Routine Tasks Required at Routine Visual Inspection

• WEATHER - Prevailing weather conditions checked prior to conducting inspections.

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• LITTER - Collect and dispose of litter in playground, immediate surroundings and common areas.

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  Not Complete

• GRAFFITI - Capture image of tag/graffiti, report to supervisor, remove with approved graffiti remover.

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  Not Complete

• PATHWAYS - Use leaf blower to clear pathways of debris and trip hazards.

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  Not Complete

• SOFTFALL - Use leaf blower to clear leaves from softfall, remove sticks, stones, litter and contaminants. Check for any Sharps/Needles. Remove by trained staff. (Sharps Kit to remove)

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  Not Complete

• SOFTFALL - Softfall is raked to fill worn areas, level, and loosen material to prevent compaction. Rake material that gathers under platforms and other structures and spread to main areas of impact - swings, fire pole, slide exits etc.

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• PEST - Visual check for pests, insects, spiders etc. Achieve this via visual inspection and regular leaf blowing around equipment or high-pressure cleaning. Report spider sacks to Supervisor.

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  Not Complete

General Site Inspection

• Is the site clear of litter and dangerous objects ? Glass, rubbish, sharps, needles ?

  Yes

  No

• Are there any trip hazards ?

  Yes

  No

• Are there any sharp projections ?

  Yes

  No

• Are the facilities safe and secure ?

  Yes

  No

• Are footings sound and free of movement (push pull test) ?

  Yes

  No

• Are all surfaces free of rust and graffiti ?

  Yes

  No

• Are intended user positions attached securely ? (platforms, seats, foot/handholds etc)

  Yes

  No

• Are moving parts in good working order ?

  Yes

  No

• Are all fixings in place and securely attached ?

  Yes

  No

• Are all joints and connections between components secure ?

  Yes

  No

• Are chains and ropes in place and secure ?

  Yes

  No

• Are all handrails and handgrips in place and secure ?

  Yes

  No

• Are all caps/covers in place and secure ?

  Yes

  No

• Are all other components in place with nothing missing ?

  Yes

  No

• Is there evidence of vandalism or damage to facilities ?

  Yes

  No

• Are springs working correctly ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any adverse environmental conditions effecting the facilities ? (salt, rain, wind, high UV)

  Yes

  No

• Additional Comments

Impact Absorbing Material / Surfacing and Containment

• Is loose softfall material to the correct depth below minimums (checked with visual markers on equipment) ? Installed @300mm not below 200mm loose depth ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is loose softfall raked, weeded and clear of debris ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rubber surface and pads: Secure and surrounding loose softfall raked level

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Containment is secure and sound ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Additional Comments

Swings

• Is the main frame safe and are all bolts in place ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are seats free from tears, infant seat safety chains and clips in good and operating condition ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chains, shackles and attachments in position and not twisted ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are S hooks all in closed position ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Additional Comments

Slides

• Is the sliding surface in good condition ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are rubber scuff pads in place, no trip hazards ? Raked softfall in place ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

Rockers and Carousels

• Are rockers firm on footings (push/pull test) and free from damage and rust ? Springs operational ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are carousel bearings firm ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

Flying Fox and Track Rides

• Trolley is firm and bearings are free (not noisy) ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bump stops intact and in good condition ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

Net Structures

• Is the main frame safe and secure ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all components secure and in place ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are membranes and / or other net attached components in good condition ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments