NCPS Playground

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

Under surfacing

• Abundant loose material, at least 300mm deep, under play equipment over 500mm in height and also in sports pits

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No foreign objects or encroaching grass

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General area

• Area is free from loose stones, gravel and trip hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Trees

• Play area is free from tree branches at eye level and from exposed tree roots

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ropes and nets

• In good order, no evidence of fraying or rotting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Tyres

• Clean with clear drain holes and painted white inside

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No exposed wires

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Connections secure and free from protrusions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Free from insect and spider infestation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Secured to prevent falling

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment is stable and free from movement

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fixed timber equipment

• No weathered or cracked timber which can trap or pinch fingers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No protrusions, splinters, nails, bolts, screws

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Handrails adequate with infill panels to prevent falls

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Free from insect and spider infestation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No evidence of wood rot

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fixed steel equipment

• Stable and well anchored

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Welds clean, no fractures or cracks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No protrusions, rusty surfaces, sharp sheet metal

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chains in good condition, no wear or sharp points

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bearings on swings in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Other

• Any further comments or observations

  Yes

  No

  N/A