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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the playground inspection checklist in the editor.
  2. Begin by entering the Playground Name/ID Number at the top of the form. This identifies the specific playground being inspected.
  3. Fill in the date of inspection and details about the equipment type and surface material used in the play area.
  4. In the General Environment section, circle all applicable categories of playgrounds and indicate any perimeter concerns that may affect safety.
  5. Proceed to evaluate each piece of equipment listed, marking compliance status for each item as compliant or non-compliant based on your observations.
  6. For any identified safety concerns, assign a priority rating from 1 to 5, detailing necessary corrective actions in the comments section.
  7. Once completed, save your changes and share or print the checklist directly from our platform for record-keeping or further action.

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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).
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.
Based on national guidelines and data-driven research from NPPS field experts, the Report Card will guide you through assessing your playground on four tenets: supervision, appropriate environment, fall surfacing and equipment maintenance.
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.
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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Check for sharp points or edges in equipment. Look out for tripping hazards, like exposed concrete footings, tree stumps, and rocks. Make sure elevated surfaces, like platforms and ramps, have guardrails to prevent falls. Check playgrounds regularly to see that equipment and surfacing are in good condition.
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.
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.

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