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Playground safety checklist template

Playground safety checklist template

Thoroughly assess playground equipment, surfaces, and surroundings to identify hazards and maintain safety compliance with this inspection checklist.

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Playground safety checklist template

Thoroughly assess playground equipment, surfaces, and surroundings to identify hazards and maintain safety compliance with this inspection checklist.

Use this template with Lumiform

The Lumiform application helps frontline teams uphold internal standards effortlessly.
  • Customize this template or build your own
  • Fill out templates via mobile app
  • Assign and track corrective actions
  • Get reports and analyse your data
Prices start from ░░░ per month
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or Download template as PDF

We created this playground safety checklist to help you conduct thorough inspections that protect children from common playground hazards. The template evaluates equipment condition, structural integrity, and environmental safety factors.

Falls represent the most common cause of playground injuries, as highlighted by the Children’s Safety Network. This checklist serves as your defense against potential accidents, allowing you to document issues like splintering wood, protruding nails, or broken supports that require immediate attention. Make your playground maintenance proactive with this comprehensive safety tool.

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Inspection
Check play equipment for cracks, bending, warps, rusting, or breakage of any components
Check wooden slides for splintering wood where legs and hands touch
Check metal slides that they do not become too hot when the sun shines down on them
Check for any cracked toys that may pose a pinching hazard
Check for loose nuts, bolts, and caps or protruding bolts with sharp edges and no caps
Check for splintering wood on play equipment, picnic tables, and wooden fences
Check for protruding nails on play equipment, picnic tables, and wooden fences
Check for rusty equipment and toys accessible to children
Check the chains on swings to see that they are securely attached
Check for vandalism (broken glass or trash)
Monitor sand and play area for animal feces, poisonous plants, and mushrooms
Check for tripping hazards such as exposed footings, roots, rocks, etc.
Check for slipping hazards such as sand on walkways or pavement
Check tired for pooling water, bee hives
Check for broken supports/anchors
Check for lack of lubrication on moving parts
Check for poor drainage areas
Check for chipping or peeling pain on all toys, equipment, and buildings
Check for sharp edges and points on toys, fences, play equipment, etc
Monitor fence for thorny plants or bushes that may be accessible to children's reach
Check to see that all gates on pool fences are latched
Check to see that all self latching devices on gates are functioning properly
Check to see that there are no containers of standing water, which could pose a drowning hazard
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Frequently asked questions

How can this playground safety checklist help me maintain compliance with regulations?

This checklist aligns with key requirements from organizations like the CPSC and ASTM, helping you document your adherence to safety standards. Regular inspections create a paper trail showing your diligence in maintaining playground safety. When you identify and promptly address issues using this systematic approach, you demonstrate responsible management that can protect your organization from liability while ensuring children’s safety.

What should I do if I find safety issues during my playground inspection?

Document each issue thoroughly with descriptions and photos if possible. Prioritize hazards based on severity—immediate dangers require prompt closure of affected equipment until repairs are completed. Create an action plan with clear responsibilities and timelines for addressing each issue. The checklist helps you track these concerns systematically and verify when repairs have been completed, ensuring no safety hazard goes unaddressed.

How can I best use this checklist to document playground safety for insurance purposes?

Complete the checklist thoroughly during each inspection, noting specific findings rather than simply checking boxes. Take dated photographs of both problematic areas and properly maintained equipment. Lumiform helps you maintain organized records of completed checklists and follow-up actions taken. This documentation demonstrates your proactive approach to playground safety, which can positively impact insurance assessments and provide crucial evidence if incidents occur.

This template, developed by Lumiform employees, serves as a starting point for businesses using the Lumiform platform and is intended as a hypothetical example only. It does not replace professional advice. Companies should consult qualified professionals to assess the suitability and legality of using this template in their specific workplace or jurisdiction. Lumiform is not liable for any errors or omissions in this template or for any actions taken based on its content.