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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Playground Inspection Form - sipe in the editor.
  2. Begin by filling in the DISTRICT, INSPECTOR NAME, REPAIRER NAME, SCHOOL, and DATE/TIME fields at the top of the form.
  3. Select the INSPECTION FREQUENCY by circling either DAILY or WEEKLY.
  4. For each inspection criterion listed, use the provided codes (1-4) to indicate the condition of components. Write any relevant comments in the INSPECTION COMMENTS section.
  5. If repairs are needed, provide details in the REPAIR COMMENTS section and note any corrective actions taken.
  6. List any applicable work order numbers for repairs at the end of the form.
  7. Finally, ensure that you return the completed inspection form to your supervisor and keep a copy on file for future reference.

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Safety inspection checklists are tools professionals from various industries use to conduct safety examinations and tests. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets the standards for most safety checklists used on job sites across various industries in the United States.
Remove all litter from the playground area. Completed. Sweep up leaves and debris. Completed. Wipe down all surfaces and equipment. Completed. Sanitize surfaces and equipment. Check for loose parts and repair/replace as necessary. Check and clean play equipment. Check play area for any hazards. Disinfect and clean all bathrooms.
Make sure play structures more than 30 inches high are spaced at least 9 feet apart. Check for dangerous hardware, like open S hooks or protruding bolt ends. Make sure spaces that could trap children, such as openings in guardrails or between ladder rungs, measure less than 3.5 inches or more than 9 inches.
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 FOR LOOSE NUTS, BOLTS, AND CAPS OR PROTRUDING BOLTS WITH SHARP EDGES AND NO CAPS CHECK FOR LACK OF LUBRICATION ON MOVING PARTS.
Check that protective surfacing extends at least 6 feet in all directions from play equipment. For swings, be sure surfacing extends, in back and front, twice the height of the suspending bar. Make sure play structures more than 30 inches high are spaced at least 9 feet apart.

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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.
The Playground Injury Prevention framework consists of four elements that lay the foundation for safe play areas: supervision, appropriate environments, fall surfacing and equipment maintenance. Rather than being hierarchical in nature, each element interacts with one another.
Accreditation Requirements 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).

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