Midsomer Norton Playground Equipment Inspection

• Playground Equipment Monthly Inspection

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Weather Conditions

  Select Fine & Sunny Cloudy Light Rain Windy Wet

  • Fine & Sunny
  • Cloudy
  • Light Rain
  • Windy
  • Wet

Previous Inspections

• Outstanding issues have been action-end?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the last inspection been reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments / Actions

Playground Area

• Is the site clear of litter and dangerous objects?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are the trees free from potential falling deadwood and other hazards (e.g. pointed or broken branches at eye height)?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is access to the site in good conditional and clear of obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments / Actions

Playground Swings - Omega Base Module For bravo - Swings - (HAG8057786) 3 bay - 1 accessible Basket, 1 junior , 1 Tango, 1 toddler seat

• Is the main frame safe and secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Structure not bending, Cracking and any part loosening

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all moving parts in working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No missing Fastners, bolt cover and cap secure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are seats and attachments in good condition? correct height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chain and shackles in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all bolts in place and secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Deterioration of surfaces, foundation area not cracked or loose

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments / Actions

Agility - Trim Trail

• Is the main frame safe and secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Deterioration of surfaces

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments / Actions

Playground Rocker Board - Green

• Is the main frame safe and secure?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all the bolts and fixings sitting flush (not protruding)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all the bolts in place and secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all the joints and connections firm (not loose)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the surface in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spring - good condition and working ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Play Panels - maze etc

• In good condition - not sharp edges

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• any parts missing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Surfaces smooth

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Climber Nexus Core - Large silver

• Structure not bending, Cracking and any part loosening

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is the fram secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Moving freely without wobbing or making a noise

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Corrosion of steel.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ropes - smooth all along and not frayed or any visible metal cord

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• fixing are tight and have no protrudling sharp edges

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Climbing holds in place and not loose

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments / Actions

Carousel - Green Bowel

• Sufaces smooth

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bearings - working - any nose or movement

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• fixing are tight and have no protrudling sharp edges

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Rocker - see saw (Horses)

• Structure not bending, Cracking and any part loosening

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No missing Fastners, bolt cover and cap secure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Deterioration of surfaces

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Foundation area not cracked, loose

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All parts secure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Moving freely without wobbing or making a noise

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Play House

• Structure not bending, Cracking and any part loosening

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No missing Fastners, bolt cover and cap secure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Deterioration of surfaces

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Foundation area not cracked, loose

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Multiplay - Slide

• Structure not bending, Cracking and any part loosening

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No missing Fastners, bolt cover and cap secure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Deterioration of surfaces

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Foundation area not cracked, loose

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ropes - smooth all along and not frayed or any visible metal cord

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• fixing are tight and have no protrudling sharp edges

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Deterioration of surfaces

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Rocker - Bird

• Structure not bending, Cracking and any part loosening

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No missing Fastners, bolt cover and cap secure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Deterioration of surfaces

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Foundation area not cracked, loose

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All parts secure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Moving freely without wobbing or making a noise

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Springs - just for cracks, wear and corrosion

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Trampoline

• Check the bed is in good condition and no broken parts. Check the sides of the tramp bed are all good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Carousel - Flush

• Confirm that there are adequate drainage measures beneath the unit to avoid possible water ponding. This void should ideally remain completely dry to remove the need for additional maintenance.

• Check the clearance gap between inner rotating platform and outer fixed ring, with an 8mm finger probe in accordance with EN 1176, to ensure the probe does not pass through. Check at 10 to 16 points around the circumference and stand on the platform to ensure any expected flexing of the platform and gap, is accounted for. If an excessive gap is observed further inspection is required.

• Check the platform is free spinning. Check for ‘noise’ and ‘binding’. It is expected that the roundabout will free-spin between 2 and 4 complete revolutions, with a moderate push. Should the platform not be free spinning then further inspection under the platform, will be required.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any visual problems

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Playground Impact Absorbing Material

• Is the floor in good condition (free of cracks, holes)?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the playing ground free of any trip hazards?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Comments / Actions

Playground - old Sandpit

• Is the sandpit regularly raked, weeded and checked for dangerous objects (i.e. daily)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the sandpit regularly checked and appropriately treated for animal fouling (e.g. fouling and surrounding sand removed.<br> If large/ dispersed, replacement of sand)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the sand replaced or replenished when necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the borders free of splinters, exposed nails or pins?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the sandpit covered when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments / Actions

General Observations / Comments

• Any further general observations / comments

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

  Media

Stake board Park

• Condition of surface? any cracks

• Litter inside the skate park area, free for rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any flooding issues

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

Other Potential Risks

• Is the play equipment and area free of spiders or other dangerous insects/animals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments / Actions

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