Operational Playground Inspection

• Site name and TG ref

• Play area name if different to above

• Has a post-installation ROSPA been received and saved on file?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Client

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Signature

  Sign

Site Access

• Are all fences and gates undamaged and securely fixed?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are pathways in a good condition without any trip hazards?

  Good

  Average

  Poor

  N/A

• Are pathways suitable for wheelchair access?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are pathways free from weeds and overgrown planting?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are there any other issues to note?

General Location

• If applicable, are safety measures for nearby water in a good condition?

  Good

  Average

  Poor

  N/A

• If applicable, are car parking safety measures in a good condition?

  Good

  Average

  Poor

  N/A

• If applicable, are nearby trees in a good condition?

  Good

  Average

  Poor

  N/A

• If applicable, have all hazardous planting which intrudes into the play area been removed?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is the play area and surrounding areas free from litter and debris?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is the play area and surrounding area free from animal fouling?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is the play area and surrounding area free from sharp objects?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are there any other issues to report?

Ancillary Items

Gates and Dog Grids

• Are all gates a different colour to the fencing?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Do all gates open and close properly (no faster than 5 seconds)?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are all closing mechanisms working, in good condition, with no loose covers?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is the gap either side of all gates no less than 12mm when in use?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are all gates free from protrusions (bolts etc)?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• If dog grids are present, are they securely fixed and clean underneath?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is the vehicle access gate locked?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

Fences and Hedges

• Are all fences complete, undamaged and securely fixed?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are any hedges in a good condition?

  Good

  Average

  Poor

  N/A

• Are fences free from protrusions (bolts etc)?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

Signs and Seats

• Are all signs present, legible and securely fixed?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are all seats and benches undamaged and in a good condition?

  Good

  Average

  Poor

  N/A

• Is paint/ preservative in a good condition?

  Good

  Average

  Poor

  N/A

Litter Bins

• Are litter bins complete and undamaged?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are they securely fixed against movement?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are any inserts locked against unauthorised movement?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Have the bins been emptied?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

Other

• Are all internal barriers secure and in a good condition?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are internal paths and routes between items in a good condition?

  Good

  Average

  Poor

  N/A

• If there are drains on site, are covers present and secure?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is the general surface free from trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Does the site appear to be well drained without excessive puddles?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are any cycle racks in a good condition and well fixed?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• If the site free from unauthorised items?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are there any other issues?

Swings

• Are there swings installed at this playground?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A
Swing Set:

• Picture of swing:

  Media

• Supplier:

• Are all supports present, secure and free from decay at ground level?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is all timber or metal work undamaged and free from corrosion?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are all fixings secure?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Does it work properly without undue noise?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are the chains intact and in a good condition with less than 40% wear?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are the swing seats unbroken with no exposed metal?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are the swing seats securely fixed and free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• On single point swings, is the beam padded where children may strike it?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Surfacing

• Surface Type:

• Are safety surfaces undamaged with no holes in wet pour and all tiles securely fixed without undue gaps?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are loose fill surfaces level, without rubbish or fouling and at least 300mm deep?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is the safety surface level with surrounding ground and not causing a trip hazard?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• If surfacing is grass, is it in a good condition without undue wear?

  Good

  Average

  Poor

  N/A

• Is the edge of the surface free from trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is the area free from weed growth?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are there any other issues?

Slides

• Are there slides installed at this playground?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A
Slide Set:

• Picture of slide:

  Media

• Supplier:

• Are all supports present, secure and free from decay at ground level?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is all timber or metal work undamaged and free from corrosion?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are steps in a good condition and not slippery?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are handrails secure and in a good condition?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is the chute securely fixed, undamaged and clear of foreign objects?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• On mound slides, are steps in a good condition and the mound free from wear?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Surfacing

• Surface Type:

• Are safety surfaces undamaged with no holes in wet pour and all tiles securely fixed without undue gaps?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are loose fill surfaces level, without rubbish or fouling and at least 300mm deep?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is the safety surface level with surrounding ground and not causing a trip hazard?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• If surfacing is grass, is it in a good condition without undue wear?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is the edge of the surface free from trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is the surface free from weed growth?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are there any other issues?

Rotating Items

• Are there rotating items installed at this playground?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A
Rotating Item:

• Picture of rotating item:

  Media

• Supplier:

• Are all rotating items undamaged and platforms level?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Do all rotating items revolve smoothly and noiselessly?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• If applicable, does any speed restrictor fitted work correctly?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are all rotating items free from protruding bolts under the platform?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are all seats or handrails securely fixed and in a good condition?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• On pedal roundabouts, are pedals secure?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• On overhead items, do they rotate freely and without undue noise?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is the area free from rubbish underneath?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Surfacing

• Surface Type:

• Are safety surfaces undamaged with no holes in wet pour and all tiles securely fixed without undue gaps?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are loose fill surfaces level, without rubbish or fouling and at least 300mm deep?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is the safety surface level with surrounding ground and not causing a trip hazard?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• If surfacing is grass, is it in a good condition without undue wear?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is the edge of the surface free from trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is the area free from weed growth?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are there any other issues?

Rocking Items

• Are there rocking items installed at this playground?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A
Rocking Item:

• Picture of rocking item:

  Media

• Supplier:

• Are all supports and springs present, secure and free from decay at ground level?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are ground fixings secure and without undue movement?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Does the rocking items move smoothly and noiselessly?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are all hand grips and footrests present and securely fixed?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is all timber, metal or laminate in a good condition?

  Good

  Average

  Poor

  N/A

• Where chains or ropes are present are they secure and in a good condition?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Surfacing

• Surface Type:

• Are safety surfaces undamaged with no holes in wet pour and all tiles securely fixed without undue gaps?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are loose fill surfaces level, without rubbish or fouling and at least 300mm deep?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is the safety surface level with surrounding ground and not causing a trip hazard?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• If surfacing is grass, is it in a good condition without undue wear?

  Good

  Average

  Poor

  N/A

• Is the edge of the surface free from trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is the area free from weed growth?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are there any other issues?

Aerial Runways & Track Items

• Are there any aerial runways & track items installed at this playground?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A
Aerial Runway or Track Item:

• Picture of aerial runway & track item:

  Media

• Supplier:

• Are all supports present, secure and free from decay at ground level?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is all timber or metal work undamaged and free from corrosion?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are take off platforms in a good condition?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is the cable in a good condition and securely fixed at each end?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is the seat securely fixed with chains in a good condition?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Does the trolley move easily and noiselessly and are guards intact?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• if hand grips are present are they in a good condition?

  Good

  Average

  Poor

  N/A

• If trackway, is it free from rust and are all joints level?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Surfacing

• Surface Type:

• Are safety surfaces undamaged with no holes in wet pour and all tiles securely fixed without undue gaps?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are loose fill surfaces level, without rubbish or fouling and at least 300mm deep?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is safety surfaces level with surrounding ground and not causing trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• if surfacing is grass, is it in a good condition without undue wear?

  Good

  Average

  Poor

  N/A

• Is the edge of the surface free from trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is the area free from weed growth?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are there any other issues?

Climbing & Agility Items

• Are there climbing & agility items installed at this playground?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A
Climbing or Agility Item:

• Picture of climbing & agility items:

  Media

• Supplier:

• Are all supports present, secure and free from decay at ground level?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is all timber or metal work undamaged and free from corrosion?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are all the bars in place, securely fixed and any tube ends plugged?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are any overhead bars/rings all present, securely fixed, and do bars not rotate?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are all ropes or chains present and in a good condition?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are all nuts and bolts secure without any projecting thread?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are all other parts secure and in a good condition?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Surfacing

• Surface Type:

• Are safety surfaces undamaged with no holes in wet pour and all tiles securely fixed without undue gaps?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are loose fill surfaced level, without rubbish or fouling and at least 300mm deep?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is the safety surface level with surrounding ground and not causing trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• If surfacing is grass, is it in a good condition without undue wear?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is the edge of the surface free from trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• is the area free from weed growth?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are there any other issues?

Multi-Play Items

• Are there any multi-play items installed at this playground?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A
Multi-Play Item:

• Picture of the multi-play item:

  Media

• Supplier:

• Are all supports present, secure and free from decay at ground level?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is all timber or metal work undamaged and free from corrosion?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are all guard rails and barriers present and all parts securely fixed?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are all platforms secure and undamaged?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are all nuts and bolts secure without any projecting thread?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are all ropes or chains secure, undamaged and free from wear?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is the slide chute secure, undamaged and free from obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are any moving parts secure and do they move freely without undue noise?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Surfacing

• Surface Type:

• Are safety surfaces undamaged with no holes in wet pour and all tiles securely fixed without undue gaps?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are loose fill surfaces level, without rubbish or fouling and at least 300mm deep?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is the safety surface level with surrounding ground and not causing trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• If surfacing is grass, is it in a good condition without undue wear?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is the edge of the surface free from trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is the area free from weed growth?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are there any other issues?

Tunnels

• Are there any tunnels installed at this playground?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A
Tunnel:

• Is the tunnel in a good condition and free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is the tunnel less than 10m long?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are there any other issues relating to the tunnel?

Adventure Trails

• Are there any adventure trails installed at this playground?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A
Adventure Trail:

• Picture of adventure trail:

  Media

• Supplier:

• Are all supports present, secure and free from decay at ground level?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is all timber or metal work undamaged and free from corrosion?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are all the components in place and securely fixed?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are all chains/ ropes secure and in a good condition?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are all balance beams secure with non slip tops?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are any agility bars present, undamaged and free from rotation?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are all nuts and bolts secure without any projecting thread?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Surfacing

• Surface Type:

• Are safety surfaces undamaged with no holes in wet pour and all tiles securely fixed?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are loose fill surfaces level, without rubbish or fouling and at least 300mm deep?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is the safety surface level with surrounding ground and not causing trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• If the surfacing is grass, is it in a good condition?

  Good

  Average

  Poor

  N/A

• Is the edge of the surface free from trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is the area free from weed growth?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are there any other issues?

Balance Beams, Stepping Logs & Play Houses

• Are there any Balance Beams, Stepping Logs & Play Houses on site?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A
Balance Beam, Stepping Log or Play House:

• Picture of Balance Beam / Stepping Log / Playhouse:

  Media

• Supplier:

• Are all supports present, secure and free from decay at ground level?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is all timber or metal work undamaged and free from corrosion?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Do all top surfaces have a non slip top?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are all nuts and bolts secure without any projecting thread?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• On Play Houses, are all doors and windows secure and in a good condition?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are all doors and windows free from finger entrapment's?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are Play Houses clean inside without graffiti (especially obscenities)?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Surfacing

• Surface Type:

• Are safety surfaces undamaged with no holes in wet pour and all tiles securely fixed without gaps?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are loose fill surfaces level, without rubbish or fouling and at least 300mm deep?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is the safety surface level with surrounding ground and not causing trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• If surfacing is grass, is it in a good condition without undue wear?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is the surface edge free from trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is the area free from weed growth?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

Bridges

• Are there any bridges installed at this playground?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A
Bridge:

• Picture of Bridge(s):

  Media

• Supplier:

• Are all supports present, secure and free from decay at ground level?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is all timber or metal work undamaged and free from corrosion?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are the ends free from gaps which children can slip through?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are bridge slats all present, secure and evenly spaced?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are all fixings secure and in a good condition?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are the chains and ropes secure without undue wear?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Surfacing

• Surface Type:

• Are safety surfaces undamaged with no holes in wet pour and all tiles securely fixed without gaps?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are loose fill surfaces level, without rubbish or fouling and at least 300mm deep?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is safety surfaces level with surrounding ground and not causing trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• If surfacing is grass, is it in a good condition without undue wear?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is the edge of the surface free from trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is the area free from weed growth?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

Sand & Water Play

• Are there any sand and/ or water play areas installed at this playground?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A
Sand & Water Play:

• Picture of Sand & Water Play:

  Media

• Supplier:

• Is the sand pit surround in a good condition?

  Good

  Average

  Poor

  N/A

• Is the sand free of rubbish and fouling?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are sand play items in a good condition?

  Good

  Average

  Poor

  N/A

• Do all water features function correctly?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is the water clean and not polluted?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are surrounding grass areas in a good condition?

  Good

  Average

  Poor

  N/A

Multi Use Games Areas

• Are there any MUGA's installed at this property?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A
Multi Use Game Area:

• Picture of MUGA:

  Media

• Supplier:

• Are any goals/ nets in a good condition?

  Good

  Average

  Poor

  N/A

• Are all fences/ barriers in a good condition?

  Good

  Average

  Poor

  N/A

• Are all nuts and bolts secure without any projecting thread?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Surface Type:

• Is the surface in a good condition and free from rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is the surface level with surrounding ground and not causing trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are surrounding grass areas in a good condition?

  Good

  Average

  Poor

  N/A

Skateboard Ramps

• Are there any skateboard ramps installed at this playground?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A
Skateboard Ramp:

• Picture of Skateboard Ramp:

  Media

• Supplier:

• Are all supports present and secure?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is all skating surfaces free from damage and loose material?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are all ramp surfaces in a good condition?

  Good

  Average

  Poor

  N/A

• Are all safety barriers and guardrails present?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are all coping ends capped?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are adjacent surfaces free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are any fences in a good condition?

  Good

  Average

  Poor

  N/A

• Are all signs to EN14974 present, legible and in a good condition?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is this area free from any other issues?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

BMX Tracks

• Are there any BMX Tracks installed at this playground?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A
BMX Track:

• Picture of BMX Track:

  Media

• Supplier:

• Are all ramps in a good condition?

  Good

  Average

  Poor

  N/A

• Are all riding surfaces undamaged and free from rubbish and hard objects?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are all tracks free from overhanging branches or planting within 2.5m of the surface?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is the track free from any "unauthorised" additions?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is the track free from foreign objects?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are adjacent run out surfaces free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Are signs present, legible and in a good condition?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Is this area free from any other issues?

  Yes

  No

  Unknown

  N/A

• Occupiers' Liability Act 1957, 1984

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

• The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 - This requires that employers or facility owners conduct a suitable and sufficient risk assessment of your facilities to identify risks to users. Whilst you can do this yourself, operators may feel that it is better to have this undertaken at the same time as the annual inspection by a contractor. Once you have a risk assessment it should be reviewed in the light of experience, accidents and incidents. These regulations also recommend that persons undertaking such inspections receive the appropriate training.

• The Equality Act 2010 - Requires that you make "reasonable provision" for the inclusion for disabled people. Generally this is not an inspection issue, however as damaged or badly maintenance access to the site can restrict access to people with mobility problems, access to the site should form part of routine / operational inspections.

• BS EN 1176-7:2020 - Playground equipment and surfacing. Guidance on installation, inspection, maintenance and operation

• BS EN 1177 - Impact Attenuating Surfacing