Playground inspection

• Document No.

• TIME AND DATED OF INSPECTION

  Date

• LOCATION

• Prepared by

PLAYGROUND AREA / BOUNDARY

• Location Photo

  Media

• Weather conditions on inspection

  Select fine condition wind/raining

  • fine condition
  • wind/raining

• Is the area free from acts of vandalism?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hygiene - Is the area free from broken glass, dog or human excreta, condoms & syringes? (especially Sandpits)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are surrounding trees healthy and free from dead wood which may fall?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area free from fallen tree limbs on the ground?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are seats in good condition, sturdy and free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sprinklers free from damage and appear in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fence and boundary appropriate and free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the playground area free from water pooling and lying in areas for excessive periods?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT

• Are posts and foundations firm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are posts and foundations have 300mm softfall cover?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are nuts, bolts, screws, clamps and other fittings securely fastened and "S" hooks closed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the equipment free from protruding nuts, bolts and nails?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the welds on the equipment in good condition and free from cracks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cables, tyres and seats free from protrusions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is equipment free from splintering wood, or fibreglass (especially sliding surfaces)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are steps and ladders and other means of access to equipment safe and free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are handrails sturdy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the equipment safe and free from missing floor boards and planks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cables and other ropework free from knotting, splicing and lashing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chain covers in good condition and free from rust beneath?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sliding surfaces undamaged and free from burning and/or cracking?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the swing seats in condition or show sign of bad cracking?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all structures clear of obstructions (tunnels etc)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all structure and surfaces clear of sharp edges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area free from acts of vandalism?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all moving items move freely on their bearings (swings, rotating equipment)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all metal components been checked for wear and corrosion (including springs)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is softfall material provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the softfall level 150mm deep for fall heights up to 1.5m?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is softfall level at 250mm - 300mm for fall heights greater than 1.5m?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is softfall level extended pass the arc point of swings 1700mm.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there 350mm clearance between the swing seat and softfall

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please take photos of any unsatisfactory equipment or issue.

  Media

Extra Comments

• Comments?

• To be signed by Officer once Inspection completed.

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