Playground Inspection - Draft

• Audit Title - Department Inspected

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Personnel Assisting with Inspection

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Section 1 Previous Inspection

• Has the previous inspection been reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any outstanding actions?

  No

  Yes

• What is being done to address the required action?

Section 2 Site

• Is the site clear of litter and dangerous objects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the trees free from potential falling deadwood and other hazards e.g. Pointed or broken branches at eye level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is access to the site in good condition and clear of obstruction? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 3 Swings

• Are there any outstanding actions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the main frame safe and secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all moving parts in working order? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are seats and attachments in good condition? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chains and shackles in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all bolts in place and secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are posts treated/painted when necessary to prevent rotting or splintering?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 4 Slides

• Is the main frame safe and secure?<br> <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the sliding surface clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the sliding surface secure and free of gaps form side rails?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are surfaces free from rust, rotting or splintering?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the gel-cost surface of fiberglass slides intact and free from glass fibre protrusions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are surface treated for rust or splintering where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 5 Play Systems

• Is the main frame safe and secure?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all ramps, stairways, ladders (except rung ladders) and bridges having hand rails on?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floors and palings stable and free of large cracks and splinters?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all nail heads flush with timber (not protruding)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all bolts in place and secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all joints and connections firm (not loose)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chains and ropes secure and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all components in place (none missing)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are frames maintaining shape (not distorted)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are surfaces free from rust or rot?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 6 Carouse

• Is the main frame safe and secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all moving parts in working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are seats and attachments in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are surface treated for rust or splintering where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all bolts in place and secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 7 Rocking Equipment

• Is the main frame safe and secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all moving parts in working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are seats and attachments in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are surface treated for rust or splintering where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all bolts in place and secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 8 Softfall

• Is there any dangerous object in sandpit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the sandpit free of animal?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the sand replaced or replenished when necessary?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are borders free of splinters, exposed nails and pins?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the softfall loosened and levelled with a rake and cleared of objects to prevent compaction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is material that gathers under platforms and other structures removed and spread to main areas of impact?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the softfall maintained to recommended compacted depth (300mm)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Previously Undefined Safety Hazard

• Hazard / Action Identified

Hazard

• Hazard / Issue

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

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• The Officer completing this Playground Equipment Inspection must ensure that a copy of the final report is sent through to OH&S Department for recording of Hazards and required Follow up Actions.

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