PLAYGROUND SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST

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--- GENERAL SITE ASSESSMENT ---
[ ] Overall Playground Condition (Brief Description)
[ ] Approximate Playground Area (Square Feet)
[ ] Type of Playground (e.g., Public, School, Daycare) (Public, School, Daycare, Residential, Other)
[ ] Age Range of Primary Users (Under 5, 5-12, 12+, Mixed Ages)
[ ] Date of Last Significant Renovation/Upgrade
[ ] Notes on Surrounding Environment (e.g., proximity to street, noise levels)
[ ] GPS Coordinates of Playground

--- SURFACING INSPECTION ---
[ ] Surfacing Depth - Under Swing Set (inches)
[ ] Surfacing Depth - Under Slide (inches)
[ ] Surfacing Depth - Around Climbing Structure (inches)
[ ] Surfacing Type (Engineered Wood Fiber, Rubber Mulch, Poured-in-Place Rubber, Rubber Tiles, Sand, Pea Gravel, Other (Specify Below))
[ ] If 'Other' surfacing type selected, please specify:
[ ] Surfacing Condition (Excellent - No signs of wear or degradation., Good - Minor wear, within acceptable limits., Fair - Noticeable wear, requiring future attention., Poor - Significant degradation, immediate repair needed.)
[ ] Describe any observed damage or deficiencies in the surfacing:
[ ] Attach photos of surfacing (optional):

--- EQUIPMENT INSPECTION - STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY ---
[ ] Post Depth (inches) - Slide Structure
[ ] Platform Thickness (inches) - Climbing Structure
[ ] Evidence of Rot/Decay on Wood Posts? (Yes, No, N/A - Metal Structure)
[ ] Rust/Corrosion Present on Metal Supports? (Yes, No, Minor)
[ ] Describe any observed structural damage (cracks, bends, etc.)
[ ] Distance Between Support Posts (feet)
[ ] Are support beams securely anchored? (Yes, No, Uncertain)
[ ] Upload Photo of structural concern (if any)

--- EQUIPMENT INSPECTION - HARDWARE & FASTENERS ---
[ ] Check each fastener type and assess its condition: (Bolts, Screws, Rivets, Nuts, Washers)
[ ] Number of loose/missing bolts/screws observed:
[ ] Number of corroded fasteners observed:
[ ] Fastener corrosion level (if applicable): (None, Minor, Moderate, Severe)
[ ] Description of any damaged or compromised fasteners:
[ ] Upload photos of any concerning fasteners (optional):
[ ] Are all fasteners of the correct type and size for the application? (Yes, No)
[ ] Any additional notes regarding hardware and fasteners:

--- EQUIPMENT INSPECTION - MOVING PARTS ---
[ ] Swing Chain Length (inches)
[ ] Swing Seat Height (inches)
[ ] Slide Condition (Surface) (Smooth, Slightly Rough, Rough/Damaged, Significant Damage)
[ ] Seesaw Movement (Smooth, Jerky, Restricted, Unstable)
[ ] Carousel/Merry-Go-Round Issues (Cracked/Broken Surface, Loose Bolts, Excessive Movement, Noisy Operation, None)
[ ] Describe any unusual noises or movement observed in any moving equipment.
[ ] Distance between swing seats (feet)

--- FALL ZONE & ACCESSIBILITY ---
[ ] Minimum Fall Height for Equipment (inches)
[ ] Fall Zone Depth (inches) Around Slide
[ ] Fall Zone Depth (inches) Around Swings
[ ] Surfacing Material Type in Fall Zones (Engineered Wood Fiber, Rubber Mulch, Poured-in-Place Rubber, Sand, Pea Gravel, Other (Specify))
[ ] If 'Other' surfacing material selected, please specify:
[ ] Is the playground accessible according to ADA guidelines? (Yes, No, Not Applicable)
[ ] Accessibility Features Present? (Accessible Route to Playground, Accessible Surfacing, Transfer Stations, Accessible Equipment, Signage in Accessible Formats)
[ ] Notes on Accessibility Observations (if any issues found)

--- HAZARD IDENTIFICATION & REMOVAL ---
[ ] Identify any Protruding Objects (nails, screws, sharp edges)? (Yes - Document Location, No, N/A - No protruding objects present)
[ ] Describe any Entanglement Hazards (rope, clothing, hair)
[ ] Number of Trip Hazards Identified (e.g., exposed roots, uneven surfacing)
[ ] Describe any condition leading to chemical hazards (e.g., rotting wood, treated lumber)
[ ] Evidence of Vandalism or Damage? (Yes - Detail Below, No)
[ ] Details Regarding Vandalism or Damage (if applicable)
[ ] Attach photos of identified hazards
[ ] Date Hazard Remediation Required (if applicable)

--- SIGNAGE AND DOCUMENTATION ---
[ ] Playground Capacity Signage Present?
[ ] Age Appropriateness Signage Present?
[ ] Emergency Contact Information Posted?
[ ] Describe any missing or damaged signage observed:
[ ] Last Signage Review Date:
[ ] Signage Condition (Good, Fair, Poor):
[ ] Upload Photo of Signage (if needed)

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