Visual Playground Inspections

PLAYGROUND INSPECTIONS

• Bridge Close Play Area, Northfleet, Gravesend

• Date & Time

  Date

• Inspection Carried Out by: Richard Spillett

PLAYGROUND ACCESS / AREA

• Is access to playground free of obstruction

  Safe

  At Risk

• Are pathways leading to playgrounds free of trip hazards

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the area free of rubbish

  Safe

  At Risk

• Are seats in good condition and free of vandalism

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Do fences appear to be structurally sound and free of vandalisim

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are gate latches operating correctly

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the area free of syringes and other hazardous waste

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

SURROUNDING VEGETATION

• Is the playground area free of fallen tree debris

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are surrounding trees free of overhanging deadwood

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the area free from the encroachment of weeds

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

PLAYGROUND STRUCTURES

• Do all structures appear to be in safe working order

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all structures free from graffiti

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are structures of sound construction and have good stability

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the structure free from corrosion

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Do foundations appear to be in a safe and sound condition

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

PLAYGROUND COMPONENTS

• Are all seats / tyres sound and safe from obstruction

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all bolts / nuts secure

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Do all all rungs / rails in appear to be in a safe condition

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are platform boards secure and free from excessive wear and tear

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Does the sandpit have sufficient depth of sand

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are sandpits free of debris/rubbish

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

SHARP PROJECTIONS

• Is the area free from any sharp projections that may cause injury

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are timber structures free of splintering wood

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

MECHANICAL DEVICES

• Are bearings freely moving

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there sufficient lubrication on required parts

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

CHAINS / ROPE

• Are chains free of excessive wear and pinch factors

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are split links closed and in good condition

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are rope structures free of excessive wear

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are rope connections sturdy and complete

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

DRAINAGE

• Is the area free from standing water

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are pits clear of debris and silt build up

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

SOFT FALL SURFACE

• Is the soft fall surface of suitable depth

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the soft fall surface area clen

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the soft fall surface free from any hazards

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

SYNTHETIC GRASS

• Is the synthetic grass surface clean

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the synthetic grass surface free from excessive wear and rips

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

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