Soft Play Audit

• Document No. KAL HSA 1

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Conducted by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

• Does the facility operate a soft play?

  Yes

  No

  Not Being Assessed

Technical Inspection

• Has an annual technical inspection been conducted by a competent external firm (RoSPA)?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

Soft Play Areas - Physical Environment

• The design of the play area is suitable for the age of the children.

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• The facility is inspected pre-use, in-depth monthly and by a competent person annually.

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• There is a defect reporting system and prompt remedial action.

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• There is a schedule of cleaning for the play area and equipment including ball pond balls.

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Damaged balls are promptly removed from the pond.

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• The ball pond sides are still sufficiently robust to retain the balls within the pond and stop them spilling out.

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• All appropriate exposed walls, floors, and structural features are covered in padding.

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Retention netting is securely fitted and does not present gaps in which heads or limbs might become trapped.

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Lighting and ventilation within the facility is sufficient.

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Viewing areas allow a clear view of the play area.

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Suitable and sufficient storage is provided for shoes, coats and prams.

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• There are adequate toilet and changing facilities close to the facility.

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

Soft Play Areas - Fire & Emergency

• A fire risk assessment has been completed?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Possible sources of ignition have been removed/guarded.

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Equipment is flame retardant.

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Worn equipment with exposed foam is replaced promptly.

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• There are two escape routes from the play equipment.

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• There are a suitable number of fire extinguishers within the facility.

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• There is adequate emergency lighting within the play structure and facility area.

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Children can be evacuated from all levels of the structure if multi-level.

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• There is a clearly audible/visible fire alarm.

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Fire action signs are displayed within the area.

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Fire exits are unobstructed and clearly visible.

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

Soft Play Areas - Operation

• There is a cleaning regime in place.

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• There is a set capacity for the equipment and admissions are controlled.

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Supervision requirements have been assessed, documented and are followed.

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Rules of play are clearly displayed and a maximum user height line displayed to avoid ambiguity. Rules of play might include removal of jewellery, pinned badges, spectacles, belts with large buckles, necklaces, children who are unwell, shoes but not socks etc.

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Food and drink is not consumed within the playing area.

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A