Operational Playground Equipment Inspection.

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Category

  1 Quarterly

  2 Biannuall

  3 Annual

Playground inspection

Access, Entrance & Ancillary items

• Good visibility for supervision (min 2m), surrounds in good condition, no graffiti?

  Yes

  No

• Bubblers and water features clean & fully operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access ramps, pathways, entrances free of slipping & tripping hazards?

  Yes

  No

• Trees free of deadwood?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Playground free of weeds, litter, glass, syringes, eye hazards etc?

  Yes

  No

• Paths around playground clear of hazards, cracks, trips, vegetation?

  Yes

  No

• Seating, tables, fencing, barriers, rubbish bins, bike racks in good condition?

  Yes

  No

• Tables, seats, rubbish bins, shade structures and other ancillary items secure?

  Yes

  No

• Gates, closing & locking devices operational, free of finger entrapments?

  Yes

  No

• Access, entrance & ancillary items free of protrusions/sharp edges?

  Yes

  No

• Signage is free from graffiti, damage and readable?

  Yes

  No

Surfacing

• Pay particular attention to surfacing subject to high use, beneath high equipment, forced movement devices
  and exposed footings

• Free of rubbish that may be a hygiene issue?

  Yes

  No

• Free of broken glass, rocks, foreign objects likely to cause injury?

  Yes

  No

• Surface in good condition, no trip points?

  Yes

  No

• Drainage operational, no contamination from run off?

  Yes

  No

• Is soft fall the correct depth (300-400mm)?

  Yes

  No

• Is softfall edging secure, free from protrusions?

  Yes

  No

• Softfall is free of deterioration or contamination?

  Yes

  No

• Synthetic/rubber softfall material is free from degradation, chewing gum, foreign objects, rocks, burns?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Synthetic/rubber material joints, wear layer, impact attenuation layer or sub-base free from damage/failure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3. Equipment

• What types of equipment are int he playground?

  Select Platforms, structures and frames Chains, ropes, nets Swings Slides Carousels (rotating equipment) Track riders (flying foxes) See saws & rocking equipment (spring animals) Sandpits Skate bowl Exercise equipment Water Play Climbing Wall

  • Platforms, structures and frames
  • Chains, ropes, nets
  • Swings
  • Slides
  • Carousels (rotating equipment)
  • Track riders (flying foxes)
  • See saws & rocking equipment (spring animals)
  • Sandpits
  • Skate bowl
  • Exercise equipment
  • Water Play
  • Climbing Wall

Chains, Ropes, Nets

• Chains, ropes & nets are in good repair (no damage or cut wire strands)?

  Yes

  No

• Ropes or cable ends free from fraying?

  Yes

  No

• Wear in chains & connectors <40%

  Yes

  No

• free from entrapments, free from corrosion, sharp edges?

  Yes

  No

Swings

• Free from squeaking bushes? (Lubricant or replace)

  Yes

  No

• Swing action smooth and quiet, seat has no damage?

  Yes

  No

• Wear in chains and conections <40%

  Yes

  No

• Seat and pivot conectors, s-hooks, are tight and closed?

  Yes

  No

• Impact attenuating edge intact, free from cracks or exposed metal componants?

  Yes

  No

• Drain holes in tyres are clear, no exposed metal, wire?

  Yes

  No

• Seat clearance from ground >350mm(tyre swings >400mm)

  Yes

  No

Slides

• Free from damage or foreign matter on slide ?

  Yes

  No

• Structure, slide and supports free from movement, looseness, corrosion, splinters? Unanswered

  Yes

  No

• Is the run-out at the correct height <350mm (<200mm small slides)?

  Yes

  No

• Is surface sliding smooth, and no cracks in plastic?

  Yes

  No

• Free from entrapment and overlap of joints downwards ?

  Yes

  No

Carousels (rotating equipment)

• Bearing functionality confirmed and working correctly?

  Yes

  No

• Smooth & quiet rotation (both directions)?

  Yes

  No

• Covers, seats, chains/ropes secure, no entrapment, protrusions or sharp edges?

  Yes

  No

• underside free of protrusions or sharp edges?

  Yes

  No

Track riders (flying foxes)

• Trolly motion smooth, no loose wheels?

  Yes

  No

• End stops operate correctly, they bring trolly to a controlled stop?

  Yes

  No

• Free from missing bolts, rot/corrosion (particularly at ground level)?

  Yes

  No

• Is platform stable, seat/grip in good condition?

  Yes

  No

• Is there looseness in movement or damage, missing bolts/handles?

  Yes

  No

• Is there rot or corrosion, foundation movement, splintered timber?

  Yes

  No

Sandpits

• Are there drainage issues or health hazards?

  Yes

  No

• Sand pit edges and supports intact & secure?

  Yes

  No

• Sand raked to remove foreign objects, fouling, glass?

  Yes

  No

Skate bowl

• Surface is free from dangerous cracks?

  Yes

  No

• Are the drains clean and not blocked?

  Yes

  No

• Surface is free from loose material?

  Yes

  No

• Surface id free from cracks?

  Yes

  No

• Rails are free from corrosion, foundation movement or damage?

  Yes

  No

Exercise equipment

• Is there looseness in movement or damage, missing bolts/handles?

  Yes

  No

• Is there rot or corrosion, foundation movement, splintered timber?

  Yes

  No

• Hand/foot grips are in good repair?

  Yes

  No

Platforms, structures and frames

• Foundation and structures free of movement, rot or corrosion?

  Yes

  No

• Free of water penetration or damage into structure or fittings (bulging or corrosion)? Unanswered

  Yes

  No

• All handrails, guardrails, barriers, decks, panels, platforms free from damage?

  Yes

  No

• All end caps, bolts, screws, tube ends are in place?

  Yes

  No

• No protruding screws, nails, bolts, sharp edges, splintering or cracks?

  Yes

  No

• Free from loose rope, rocks, sticks?

  Yes

  No

Water Play

• Is water play operational?

  Yes

  No

• Is drain flowing freely?

  Yes

  No

Overall park presentation

• Park/playground free of graffiti?

  Yes

  No

• Are barbecues clean?

  Yes

  No

• Are seats and tables clean?

  Yes

  No

• Are there Toilets onsite?

  Yes

  No

• Are toilets clean?

  Yes

  No

• Is the area around entrance free of litter?

  Yes

  No