SITE TEAM - Nursery Weekly Playground Equipment Inspection

• SJAC Playground Equipment Monthly Inspection

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Weather Conditions

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  • Light Rain
  • Windy
  • Wet

Playground Equipment

Previous Inspections

• Outstanding issues have been action-end?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the last inspection been reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Playground Inspection Details

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site clear of litter and dangerous objects?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all moving parts in working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all the bolts and fixings sitting flush (not protruding)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all the bolts in place and secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all the 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 seats and attachments in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are surfaces free from rust?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the surfaces treated for rust or splintering, when necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the floor/surface areas in good condition (free of cracks, holes)?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the playing ground free of any trip hazards?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Comments / Actions

Playground Sandpit

• Is the sandpit regularly raked, weeded and checked for dangerous objects (i.e. daily)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the sandpit regularly checked and appropriately treated for animal fouling (e.g. fouling and surrounding sand removed.<br> If large/ dispersed, replacement of sand)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the sand replaced or replenished when necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the borders free of splinters, exposed nails or pins?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the sandpit covered when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments / Actions

Playground House

• Is the house in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the house free form any potential snags or splintering of the wood?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the surface areas around the house hazard free and safe for children to use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Playground Grassed Areas and Gardening

• Is the grass well maintained (does not need mowing, reseeding or other care)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any trees free from potential falling deadwood and other hazards (e.g. pointed or broken branches at eye height)?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the willow arch trimmed appropriately and kept safe for children to walk through?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Comments / Actions

Other Potential Risks

• Is the play equipment and area free of spiders or other dangerous insects/animals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments / Actions

General Observations / Comments

• Any further general observations / comments

• Please take photos of any unsatisfactory play equipment or issues.

  Media

• Comments / Actions