Playspace Inspection Services
Playground inspections are an important part of playspace maintenance. The Kidsafe NSW Playground Advisory Unit (PAU) inspection services are conducted by experienced Level 3 Playground Inspectors |
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Comprehensive Playground Safety Inspection (Annual) This is a detailed inspection to establish the overall safety of equipment, foundations and surfaces. It focuses on compliance with the current playground Standards and industry best practice. The purpose of the Comprehensive Playground Safety Inspection is to identify and report on non-compliance; potential hazards on and in the playground; equipment; within the design and installation; maintenance; and environmental conditions that could present possible risk to children/users. A checklist and written report is provided which includes recommendations for rectifying non-compliances and making repairs. Each identified non-compliance is risk assessed according to ISO 31000:2009. The report includes the Kidsafe NSW Resource Directory and the suite of Kidsafe NSW factsheets. |
Post-Installation Comprehensive Playground Safety Inspection A Post-installation Comprehensive Playground Safety Inspection is provided to verify that the playspace is ready for use and equipment supplied and installed in compliance with the current playground Standards. A checklist and written report is provided which includes recommendations for rectifying non-compliances and making repairs. Each identified non-compliance is risk assessed according to ISO 31000:2009. The report includes the Kidsafe NSW Resource Directory and the suite of Kidsafe NSW factsheets. |
Operational Playground Safety Inspection (Maintenance 3-6 monthly) An Operational Playground Safety Inspection will identify and check the operation and stability of the equipment; assess any wear e.g. components where wear could be expected such as bearings, moving and/or missing parts, vandalism and damage, loss of playground surfacing, loose components etc. A checklist and written report is provided which includes recommendations for rectifying non-compliances and making repairs. Each identified non-compliance is risk assessed according to ISO 31000:2009. The report includes the Kidsafe NSW Resource Directory and the suite of Kidsafe NSW factsheets. |
Benefits of a regular and thorough Playground Inspection Program:
Þ Reduction in potential playground injuries
Þ Effective resource utilisation
Þ Efficient planning and budgeting
Þ Better public image and relations
Þ Better community relations
Call the Playground Advisory Unit to make a booking on 02 9845
0890 or complete the "Expression of Interest" form and fax to 02 9845 0895.NOTE: For regional areas, it is more efficient and cost-effective
(for both clients, and the PAU) if a number of inspections within
the same area are conducted at the same time. You may like to organise
other groups in your area, otherwise your request will be placed on
our regional waiting list until further bookings are made in your area.