Playground Inspection checklist Copy - duplicate

General location.<br>Are nearby trees in good condition?<br>Is the site free from animal fouling?<br>Is the site free from litter And debris?<br>Is the site free from sharp objects and glass?<br>Is the site free from hazardous planting?

Site Access.<br>Is the site access in good condition without trip hazards?<br>Are the pathways clear and have suitable wheelchair access?yes

Fence and gates.<br>Do gates close properly 3-15 seconds?<br>Are gaps either side of the gate less than 13mm?<br>Are there no bolts or protrusions on gates or fence?<br>Is the perimeter fence secure?<br>Are signs present, legible and securely fixed?

Benches and litter bins.<br>Are benches in good repair?<br>Is paint or preservative in good condition?<br>Are litter bins secure and in good condition?<br>Are bin inserts locked against unauthorised removal?<br>Have the bins been emptied?

Playground area.<br>Are internal barriers in good condition?<br>Is area free from trip hazards?<br>Are cycle racks in good condition?<br>Is site well drained without puddles?

Multiplay slide and climbing frame.<br>Are slide supports present and free from decay?<br>Is all metal work undamaged and free from corrosion?<br>Are steps in good condition and not slippery?<br>Are hand rails secure and in good condition?<br>Is the chute secure, undamaged and free from foreign objects?<br>Are platforms secure and undamaged?<br>Are ropes,cargo net and chains undamaged and free from wear?<br>Are nuts and bolts tight without protruding thread?<br>Is wet pour undamaged and free from holes?<br>Is safety surface level with surrounding ground and free from trip hazards?<br>Is the surface weed free?<br>

Two bay cradle swing.<br>Are all supports secure and free from decay?<br>Is metalwork undamaged and free from corrosion?<br>Do swings work properly without undue noise?<br>Are swing seats in good condition with no exposed metalwork?<br>Are Seats securely fixed and have centre bar in place?<br>Is wet pour in good condition with no holes present?<br>Is safety surface level with surrounding ground and free from trip hazards?<br>Is the surface weed free?

Three bay swing.<br>Are all supports secure and free from decay?<br>Is metalwork undamaged and free from corrosion?<br>Do swings work properly without undue noise?<br>Are chains intact without undue wear. Max 40%?<br>Are swing seats and nest swingin good condition with no exposed metalwork?<br>Are Seats securely fixed?<br>Is wet pour in good condition with no holes present?<br>Is safety surface level with surrounding ground and free from trip hazards?<br>Is the surface weed free?

Accessible roundabout.<br>Is the platform level and undamaged?<br>Is it smooth and quiet when rotated?<br>Are seats and hand rails securely fixed and in good condition?<br>Is soft mulch in good condition and free from holes?<br>Is the safety surface level with surrounding ground and free from trip hazards?<br>Is the surface weed free?

Play Truck.<br>Are all supports present and free from Decay?<br>Is timber undamaged and free from corrosion?<br>Are platforms in good condition and not slippery?<br>Are hand rails and handles secure and in good condition?<br>Are nuts and bolts tight without protruding threads?<br>Is grass in good condition without undue wear?<br>Is the surface level with surrounding ground and free from trip hazards?<br>

Anaconda swing.<br>Are all supports secure and free from decay?<br>Is metalwork undamaged and free from corrosion?<br>Do swings work properly without undue noise?<br>Are chains intact without undue wear. Max 40%?<br>Is the rope seat free of damage?<br>Is wet pour in good condition with no holes present?<br>Is safety surface level with surrounding ground and free from trip hazards?<br>Is the surface weed free?

Spinning pole<br>Is the platform level and undamaged?<br>Is it smooth and quiet when rotated?<br>Are hand rails securely fixed and in good condition?<br>Is it clear of rubbishy underneath.<br>Is safety grass in good condition without undue wear?<br>Is the safety surface level with surrounding ground and free from trip hazards?<br>Is the surface weed free?

Rocking Motorbike<br>Are supports and Spring present, secure and free from decay?<br>Is the ground fixing secure without undue movement?<br>Does the item operate smoothly without undue noise?<br>Are hand grips and foot rests secure and in good condition?<br>Is timber in good condition?<br>Is wet pour good condition without any holes?<br>Is surface level with surrounding ground and free from trip hazards?

Rope Bridge.<br>Are all supports present and free from decay?<br>Is metal work in good condition and free from corrosion?<br>Are all slats present, in good condition and evenly spaced?<br>Are chains and fixings secure and free from corrosion?<br>Is grass in good condition without undue wear?<br>Is the surface level with the surrounding ground and free of trip hazards?<br>Are grass tiles securely fixed?<br>

Teen Shelter Is the shelter clean and free of graffiti Is the surface I good condition.

Table Tennis Table<br>Are bats and balls available to users?<br>Is the table in good condition and free from graffiti?<br>Is the surface in good condition and level with surrounding ground?<br>

Spinning Dish<br>Is metal work in good condition and free from corrosion?<br>Is the surface in good condition and level with surrounding ground?<br>Are grass tiles in good condition and not lifting?<br>

Tramlines Balance Beam.<br>Is wood in good condition,free from decay including the posts in ground?<br>Is the surrounding area free of undergrowth and bushes?<br>Is grass in good condition,without undue wear and free of trip hazards?<br>

Double Balance Beam.<br>Is wood in good condition,free from decay including the posts in ground?<br>Is the surrounding area free of undergrowth and bushes?<br>Is grass in good condition,without undue wear and free of trip hazards?<br>