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The document is a Playground Safety Maintenance Checklist designed to ensure the safety and upkeep of playground facilities. It outlines various inspection categories, including surfacing, general hazards, equipment durability, lead paint concerns, and security of hardware. The checklist provides specific actions to address deficiencies and maintain a safe play environment for children.

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Who is responsible for playground safety?

Legally, an accident at a playground is considered a premises liability claim. This means the playgrounds: Management or ownership are mainly responsible for accidents.

What is the largest single hazard associated with playground use?

did you know? Improper surfacing material under playground equipment is the leading cause of playground-related injuries. Over 79 percent of all accidents on playgrounds are from children falling.

Do playgrounds need to be inspected?

California is known for its stringent safety standards. The state requires public playgrounds to comply with the California Code of Regulations, which includes strict guidelines for playground inspections, maintenance, and hazard correction.

What rules and regulations must be followed in the playground?

Playground Safety Rules and Requirements Each child or group of children must be accompanied by an adult at all times while on the playground. The playground prohibits the wearing of oversized garments, hoodies, or clothing with drawstrings. Children should only utilize equipment that is appropriate for their age group.

What is a playground safety checklist?

CHECK THE EQUIPMENT FOR S, BENDING, WARPS, RUSTING, OR BREAKAGE OF ANY COMPONENT CHECK FOR TRIPPING HAZARDS, SUCH AS EXPOSED FOOTINGS, ROOTS, ROCKS, ETC. CHECK WOODEN SLIDES FOR SPLINTERING WOOD. WHERE LEGS AND HANDS TOUCH. CHECK FOR SLIPPING HAZARDS, SUCH AS SAND ON. WALKWAYS OR PAVEMENT.

Do school playgrounds have to be ADA compliant?

ADA Compliance is required by law in the U.S. on all public playgrounds, including parks, schools and HOAs.

Are playgrounds public property?

Public property refers to property owned by the government (or its agency ), rather than by a private individual or a company. It belongs to the public at large. Examples include many parks, streets, sidewalks, libraries, schools, playgrounds that are used regularly by the general public.

How much does a playground safety inspection cost?

Many accreditation programs require that your equipment be inspected by a certified playground safety inspector, and we can help you with that. The prices range depending on how much equipment there is to inspect. The average price is $200.00 to $400.00 (this depends on the size of the equipment).

Playground Safety Maintenance Checklist - Texas Department of - dshs state tx 2025

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