PLAYGROUND SAFETY CHECKLIST

PLAYGROUND SAFETY CHECKLIST

Below checklist should be completed by the playground aid / manager.

Checked By: _____________________________________

Date:              _____________________________________

                                             Check: ( Explain in the comments found below when you check no)

                                                                                                                                      YES     NO

     SURFACING

1.  Is there enough protective surfacing under and around the equipment (12-14”                             

     sand, shredded wood or similar protection)?                                                          ____    ____ 

2.  Is the area for loose-fill surfacing material free of dangerous objects such as 

     glass or debris?                                                                                                      ____    ____ 

3.  Is the installed surfacing material in most used areas such as swings and 

     slides away from hard surfaces, uncompressed and of sufficient depth?              ____    ____ 

     GENERAL HAZARDS

4.  Is all equipment free of pinch or sharp edges that may injure children?                ____    ____ 

5.  Are all protective caps or plugs used to cover pipe ends in good condition or 

     undamaged?                                                                                                          ____    ____  

6.  Are all dangerous bumps or extensions removed (e.g bolts, nuts)?                      ____    ____

7.  Is all equipment free of protruding s-hooks or bolts that may cause clothing  

     entanglement?                                                                                                       ____    ____

8.  Have you checked if there are no exposed moving parts, sharp points or any 

     pinch?                                                                                                                    ____    ____

9.  Is the playground area free of any environmental obstacles such as rocks or 

     exposed footings that could cause trip hazards?                                                  ____    ____

      EQUIPMENT DETERIORATION

10. Are equipments free of cracks or splinters?                                                         ____    ____                                                                                             

11. Are equipments structural components free of defects and in good

      condition (e.g. handrails, protective barriers, steps on  ladders)?                        ____    ____                                                                                                     

12. Have you ensured that all fences, benches, and signs on the playground is in

      good condition?                                                                                                    ____    ____  

13. Is all equipment properly anchored to avoid falls or injury?                                  ____    ____

      HARDWARE SECURITY

14. Are all movable wings, bolts or fastening devices secured and in good  

      condition?                                                                                                             ____    ____

15. Have you ensured that all moving components (ie.swing hangers) are unworn

      and safe?                                                                                                              ____    ____

      DRAINAGE

16. Are drainage properly provided?                                                                          ____    ____                             

      UPKEEP OF PLAYGROUNDS

17.  Are playground areas free of litter (ie. cans, glass, animal waste etc)?              ____    ____ 

       ACTIONS TAKEN ON DANGEROUS CONDITIONS FOUND FROM THIS CHECKLIST:

           ____   remove/repair the problem

           ____   notify the manager

           ____   close the area

           ____   no dangerous conditions found

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