Checklist for Children's Outdoor Play Areas and Equipment
SOUTH KELSEY AND MOORTOWN PARISH COUNCIL CHECKLIST FOR CHILDREN’S OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS & EQUIPMENT
In conjunction with the Playground / Play Areas Risk Management Policy Date policy approved and adopted: 4 December 2023
Date of review: 9 May 2025 (AMPC), 11 May 2026 (AMPC). Next review: May 2027 (AMPC)
DATES CHECKS CARRIED OUT _______________________ (Note check dates against any items requiring attention)
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Remedial Action Required |
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Are fences secure and complete without any protrusions? |
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Are gates in working order? |
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Are pathways undamaged and free from obstructions? |
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Is the site free from litter, glass or any other dangerous object? |
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Is site and surrounding areas free from animal fouling? |
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Do nearby trees appear to be in good condition and not likely to fall? |
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Identify and report any mole hills damage that needs addressing. Week 1. date Week 2. date Week 3, date Week 4 date |
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Ancillary Items |
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Remedial Action Required |
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Are all seats and benches undamaged and in good condition? |
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Are litter bins secure and undamaged? |
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Have the bins been emptied? |
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Is the planting safe and undamaged? |
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Surfacing |
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Remedial Action Required |
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Are safety surfaces undamaged and free from any trip hazards? |
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Are loose-fill surfaces levels, at least 300mm deep and without rubbish or fouling? |
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Is safety surfacing level with surrounding ground and not causing trip hazards? |
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Are there no weeds present? |
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Does the site appear to be well drained without excessive puddling? |
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If surfacing is grass, is it in good condition without undue wear? |
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All Equipment |
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Remedial Action Required |
Action |
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Are all supports present, secure and free from decay at ground level? |
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Is all timber and metal work undamaged and free from corrosion? |
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Are supports secure in the ground and are all fixings secure? |
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Are all safety barriers present? |
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Does equipment work properly and without undue noise? |
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Swings |
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Remedial Action Required |
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Are the chains intact and in good condition with minimal visible wear? |
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Are the swing seats unbroken with no exposed metal or spilts? |
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Are the seats fixed securely (with secure centre bar on cradle seats)? |
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Slides |
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Remedial Action Required |
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Are steps in good condition and not slippery? |
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Are handrails secure and in good condition? |
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Is the chute securely fixed, undamaged and clear of foreign objects (carefully check under sides of chute)? |
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Rocking & Spring items |
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Remedial Action Required |
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Are all supports and springs present and secure and free from decay at ground level? |
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Are ground fixings secure with undue movement? |
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Does the item move smoothly and noiselessly? |
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Are all hand grips and footrests present and securely fixed? |
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Where chains or ropes are present are they secure and in good condition? |
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