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Playground Equipment Inspection Checklist Template
Ensure child safety with comprehensive ASTM and CPSC compliant playground equipment inspections for schools and parks.
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Overview
Playground safety requires regular inspection per ASTM F1487 and CPSC guidelines. This comprehensive checklist covers structural integrity, fall zones, entrapment hazards, surface conditions, and hardware inspection. Protect children and reduce liability.
Key Benefits
Complete Checklist
General Site Inspection
- Check age-appropriate signage posted
- Verify equipment spacing meets standards
- Look for hazardous debris in play area
- Check fence condition and gate latches
- Inspect site drainage and standing water
- Look for vandalism or graffiti
- Check lighting condition if applicable
- Inspect benches and seating areas
- Look for tripping hazards
- Document overall site condition
Surfacing Material
- Measure fall zone surfacing depth
- Check for compaction of loose fill
- Look for foreign objects in surfacing
- Inspect rubber surfacing for wear
- Check surfacing extends to use zones
- Look for displacement and bare spots
- Check drainage through surfacing
- Inspect borders and containment
- Test impact attenuation if equipment available
- Document surfacing condition and depth
Structural Components
- Check all posts for stability
- Inspect footings for exposure
- Look for cracks in support structures
- Check platform stability and attachment
- Inspect stairs and step integrity
- Check ramp condition and traction
- Look for rust, rot, or deterioration
- Inspect connecting elements
- Check guardrails and barriers
- Document structural concerns
Hardware and Fasteners
- Check all bolts for tightness
- Look for missing or broken fasteners
- Inspect S-hooks for proper closure
- Check chains for wear and damage
- Inspect swing hangers and bearings
- Look for protruding bolts or threads
- Check cap nuts and covers present
- Inspect clamps and connectors
- Look for sharp edges from hardware
- Document loose or missing hardware
Entrapment and Protrusion Hazards
- Check openings for head entrapment (3.5-9 inches)
- Look for finger entrapment hazards
- Inspect for clothing entanglement points
- Check for protrusions over 0.5 inch
- Look for pinch and crush points
- Inspect moving parts for entrapment
- Check ladder rungs and handrails
- Look for sharp points and edges
- Inspect tube slides for openings
- Document entrapment hazards found
Specific Equipment Inspection
- Test swing seat flexibility and condition
- Check slide surface for rough spots
- Inspect spring riders for stability
- Check climber handholds and footholds
- Test spinning equipment bearings
- Inspect see-saw mechanism and stops
- Check overhead equipment clearances
- Test moving bridges and platforms
- Inspect composite play structure connections
- Document specific equipment deficiencies
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