Home
Forms Library
Playground inspection form

Playground inspection form 2025

playground inspection form Preview on Page 1

See details

4 out of 5

25 votes

The document is a comprehensive Monthly Playground Maintenance Checklist designed to ensure the safety and functionality of playground equipment and surfaces. It outlines specific areas to inspect, including surfacing conditions, performance hazards, and general maintenance needs. The checklist emphasizes identifying potential hazards such as entanglement, entrapment, and wear on equipment, while also providing guidance on required actions and documentation for maintenance completion.

Here's how it works

01. Edit your form online

Type text, add images, blackout confidential details, add comments, highlights and more.

02. Sign it in a few clicks

Draw your signature, type it, upload its image, or use your mobile device as a signature pad.

03. Share your form with others

Send it via email, link, or fax. You can also download it, export it or print it out.

How to use or fill out playground inspection form with our platform

Ease of Setup

DocHub User Ratings on G2

Ease of Use

DocHub User Ratings on G2

Click ‘Get Form’ to open the playground inspection form in the editor.
Begin with the 'Surfacing' section. Inspect for surface contamination by checking for debris and foreign objects. Mark your observations in the designated fields.
Next, assess 'Performance' hazards. Look for entanglement and entrapment hazards, ensuring to document any issues found in the provided spaces.
Move on to the 'Maintenance' section. Evaluate each item listed, such as chain wear and wood splinters, and indicate whether action is required.
Fill out the 'Attention Required' section with relevant details like time and weather conditions, followed by any required actions and their completion dates.
Finally, provide comments if necessary and ensure to sign off in the 'Checked by' section before saving your completed form.

Start using our platform today to streamline your playground inspections for free!

See more playground inspection form versions

We've got more versions of the playground inspection form form. Select the right playground inspection form version from the list and start editing it straight away!

Versions	Form popularity	Fillable & printable
2013	4 Satisfied (25 Votes)

be ready to get more

Complete this form in 5 minutes or less

Get form

Got questions?

We have answers to the most popular questions from our customers. If you can't find an answer to your question, please contact us.

Can I complete and sign my playground inspection form online?

Yes, and it’s really easy! DocHub is a web-based PDF editor with advanced document management capabilities that allow you rapidly edit your paperwork, fill out empty fields and insert new ones for others to fill out, and create electronic signatures in several ways. Upload your playground inspection form, provide information as required, and decide how you want to eSign your template - by typing your name, drawing your signature, uploading its image, or utilizing a QR code.

How do you fill out playground inspection form on Android?

It is a no-brainer on a computer or via a mobile phone to fill out a playground inspection form with DocHub. All you need to do is open any installed internet browser on your smartphone and go to the DocHub site. Once authenticated, add your document and open it in editing mode. Use our toolbar to make your edits and save modifications. Optionally, keep your file in your files or send it to a recipient immediately.

How often should a play area be inspected?

BS EN 1176 Part 7 recommends that operational inspections are carried out on a monthly or quarterly basis, depending on risk assessment. This inspection looks in detail at the condition of the equipment; providing a quality control check on the more regular inspections and identifying wear and tear on the equipment.

What is playground safety?

Use equipment properly \u2014 slide feet-first, don't climb outside guardrails, no standing on swings, etc. Always check to make sure no other kids are in the way if they're going to jump off equipment or slide, and land on both feet with their knees slightly bent.

What is the primary purpose of a playground audit?

The purpose of an audit is to check a playground for compliance with standards and identify hazards. Audits should be conducted by Certified Playground Safety Inspectors (CPSI).

Why do you need to have a playground safety checklist?

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU USE THIS CHECKLIST TO COMPLETE PERIODIC SAFETY CHECKS OF THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES. CHECK THE EQUIPMENT FOR CRACKS, BENDING, WARPS, RUSTING, OR BREAKAGE OF ANY COMPONENT CHECK FOR TRIPPING HAZARDS, SUCH AS EXPOSED FOOTINGS, ROOTS, ROCKS, ETC.

How often should playground equipment be replaced?

Playground equipment updates should be performed every 8-10 years to keep them maintained. However, many playgrounds can last well beyond 10, 15, 20 or more years. Weather, usage, and quality affect the actual lifespan of your playground.

What safety precautions must you take before playing at the playground?

Playground Safety Checklist Always Follow Playground Equipment Rules. Look Before Using. Be Mindful of Surroundings. Avoid Wet Equipment. Wear Appropriate Clothing. Play Games Away from Playground Equipment.

How do you ensure safety on a playground?

Playground Safety Tips Actively supervise children on playgrounds. ... Check playgrounds where your children play. ... Teach children that pushing, shoving or crowding while on the playground can be dangerous. Dress appropriately for the playground. ... Little kids can play differently than big kids.

What do you think are the 3 most important things to have on a playground?

Playgrounds should be open and have plenty of room for kids to run, jump, climb, and play. Additionally, the playground equipment itself should move, like with swings or see-saws. Having a playground that encourages movement will help kids be more active.

Playground inspection form 2025

Here's how it works

How to use or fill out playground inspection form with our platform

See more playground inspection form versions

Complete this form in 5 minutes or less

Got questions?

Can I complete and sign my playground inspection form online?

How do you fill out playground inspection form on Android?

How often should a play area be inspected?

What is playground safety?

What is the primary purpose of a playground audit?

Complete this form in 5 minutes or less

People also ask

Why do you need to have a playground safety checklist?

How often should playground equipment be replaced?

What safety precautions must you take before playing at the playground?

How do you ensure safety on a playground?

What do you think are the 3 most important things to have on a playground?

Related links

Try more PDF tools

Playground inspection form 2025

Here's how it works

How to use or fill out playground inspection form with our platform

See more playground inspection form versions

Complete this form in 5 minutes or less

Got questions?

Can I complete and sign my playground inspection form online?

How do you fill out playground inspection form on Android?

How often should a play area be inspected?

What is playground safety?

What is the primary purpose of a playground audit?

Related Searches

Related forms

Complete this form in 5 minutes or less

People also ask

Why do you need to have a playground safety checklist?

How often should playground equipment be replaced?

What safety precautions must you take before playing at the playground?

How do you ensure safety on a playground?

What do you think are the 3 most important things to have on a playground?

Related links

Try more PDF tools