Playground Operations Inspection Checklist

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

Free Fall Zone

• Is the area free from any drainage problems?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area free from tripping and entanglement hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the impact absorbing surface under the equipment free from damage and evenly spread?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the free fall zone free from rocks glass and contaminants?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Playground Equipment

• Is all equipment complete and no missing parts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all timber components free from excessive warping and splinters?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all ends of tubular steel sections capped

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all components free from distortion (e.g. not bent, free from vandalism)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all protective/coating on the equipment in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the equipment free from excessive rust/corrosion?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all concrete footings stable and secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fixed structures stable and not deflected by the loading or movement of the user?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are guard rails and handrails secure and in acceptable condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all welds free from cracks and distortion?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all equipment free from excessive wear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all plastic or fibreglass components free of cracks, damage and wear that would affect the safe use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Equipment Fixings

• Are all joints fastened properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all accessible bolt heads and nuts recessed, rounded or covered with protective caps?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all steel chains and its connectors free from corrosion?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are rope nets sound, including attachment and anchor points?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Playground Signage

• Is the playground signage displayed prominently at the front entrance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the playground signage free from damage and vandalism?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the signage legible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A