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The document is a monthly checklist for playground maintenance, focusing on safety and upkeep. It includes inspections of surfacing materials, equipment condition, security of hardware, general hazards, drainage, and overall cleanliness. The checklist aims to ensure that playgrounds are safe for use by identifying necessary repairs and actions to maintain equipment and environment.

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What is 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.

How do you maintain a playground?

Summer Maintenance Tips for School Playgrounds Complete Your Playgrounds Regular Inspection. Complete Playground Repairs As Soon As Possible. Address Storm Damage and Other Natural Hazards. Ensure Proper Drainage. Repair Fences and Benches. Check All Surfacing. Eliminate Troublesome Pests.

What is the checklist for playground cleaning?

Check depth of protective surfacing to ensure adequate (check minimum 3 locations) Remove broken glass and/or foreign debris on play equipment or concealed in protective surfacing Unwrap swings from around toprail (of any swings) Check for kinked, twisted, broken or worn swing chain Check for drainage problems and/or

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).

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.

What is the safe framework for playground safety?

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.

What are the safety measures on a playground?

Playground safety rules Pay attention to posted signage. Always supervise. Look at the material under playground equipment. Watch out for debris, rocks, stumps and other tripping hazards in the play area. Check that play equipment and guardrails are in good working condition. Ensure swings are safe.

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