Outdoor Risk Assessment

• Date

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Sand Areas

• Sand is clean and free from rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sand is draining adequately during wet weather?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is enough sand for the children to play safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pathways or decking are clear of sand?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sand toys are plentiful, appropriate and in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Grass and Garden Areas

• Plants are well managed and tidy?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any plants growing berries are monitored and actions put in place if necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any trees appear to be safe with no dead wood visible?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Grass areas are free of clutter and rubbish?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Grass appears to be healthy and not full of moss and weeds?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All hills and bumps are well maintained and safe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any surrounding fences are adequate and well maintained?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All gates safely close and are secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Water features are clean and free of debris?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Water butts are secure with lids in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Areas are free of leaves and other garden debris?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hard Areas and Paths

• Paths are clear of rubbish and trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tarmac areas are in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any decking is clean and safe and maintained to a good standard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Security and Access

• Main gate is closed and securely fastened?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All internal gates open and close easily?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Intercom systems working satisfactorily?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wildlife pond areas safe and secure providing only supervised access for children?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fences are well maintained and safe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CCTV in operation satisfactorily?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Outdoor lights are all working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

Large Static Play Equipment

• Pirate Ship safe and secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Castle safe and secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bark is plentiful and deep enough to break any falls

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tyres are complete and securely in place?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stepping stones are secure and in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Playhouse is sound with all doors and windows opening correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Steps to tree or playhouse in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mud kitchen is safe and secure and equipment stored tidily and safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Story chair is clean and useable with no rough edges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Storage and Small equipment

• Sheds and storage areas are clean and tidy with equipment stored in labelled boxes?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Outdoor clothes are clean and stored appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sheds are in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Canopy is complete and offers shelter from the sun and rain?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bikes and trikes and push along toys are in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All small equipment is stored in labelled containers and is easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chickens

• Chicken coop is secure and in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Food is stored in sealed containers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Nesting area is clean and food and water containers replenished?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Anti Bac gel for hand cleansing is available nearby?

  Yes

  No

  N/A