Title Page

  • Audit Title:

  • Park Name:

  • Prepared by

  • Conducted on

  • Location

Playground Inspection

  • INSPECTION CODES: (Yes) = Satisfactory condition (No) = Requires Repairs/ Maintenance (NA)

    RISK LEVEL: Extreme Risk High Risk Moderate Risk Low risk

1.0 Site Condition

  • Is the site clean and free of trip and hygene hazards, unsuitable objects, broken glass and rubbish?

  • Evaluate Risk Level

  • Is the area free from stinging insects and plants?

  • Evaluate Risk Level

2.0 Softfall Surfacing

  • Is the softfall free of debris and foreign objects?

  • Evaluate Risk Level

  • If a loose softfall, is it the correct depth (minimum compacted depth 250mm)?

  • Evaluate Risk Level

  • Are play equipment footings/ foundations covered with softfall?

  • Evaluate Risk Level

3.0 Play Equipment

  • Is the play equipment free of any obvious head/ finger entrapments or pinch points caused by vandalism, broken or missing equipment or excessive wear?

  • Evaluate Risk Level

  • Are all bolts, clamps and joints in place and securely fastened?

  • Evaluate Risk Level

  • Are all post footing/ foundations secure?

  • Evaluate Risk Level

  • Is the play equipment complete with no missing parts?

  • Evaluate Risk Level

  • Do all moving parts move freely and smoothly?

  • Evaluate Risk Level

  • Is the play equipment clean and free of graffiti?

  • Evaluate Risk Level

  • Are all sliding surfaces free of cracks and splits?

  • Evaluate Risk Level

  • Are all chains, ropes and "S" Hooks secure?

  • Evaluate Risk Level

  • Are "S" Hooks on chains closed?

  • Evaluate Risk Level

  • Are tunnels free from all obstructions and unsuitable items?

  • Evaluate Risk Level

  • Are all rotating items moving freely?

  • Evaluate Risk Level

  • Are seats and attachements in good condition?

  • Evaluate Risk Level

  • Are the chain covers in good repair and correctly positioned?

  • Evaluate Risk Level

  • Are tyres secure, free from pests and well drained?

  • Evaluate Risk Level

  • Inspected by:

The templates available in our Public Library have been created by our customers and employees to help get you started using SafetyCulture's solutions. The templates are intended to be used as hypothetical examples only and should not be used as a substitute for professional advice. You should seek your own professional advice to determine if the use of a template is permissible in your workplace or jurisdiction. You should independently determine whether the template is suitable for your circumstances.