CHS254Unit4PlaygroundChecklist.docx
Playground Safety Check List
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Directions: Put an
X in the
Yes,
No, or N/A column to indicate if the item safe, unsafe, or not applicable. Provide brief comments to explain what you saw for each line item. Answer the Final Question.
Supervision
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Children can easily be viewed on equipment |
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Children can be viewed in crawl spaces |
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Rules are posted regarding expected behavior |
Age-Appropriate Design
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Playgrounds have separate areas for ages 2-5 and 5-12 |
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Platforms have appropriate guardrails |
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Platforms allow change of directions to get on/off structure |
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Signage indicating age group for equipment provided |
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Equipment design prevents climbing outside the structure |
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Supporting structure prevents climbing on it |
Fall Surfacing
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Suitable surfacing materials provided |
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Height of all equipment is 8 feet or lower |
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Appropriate depth of loose-fill provided |
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Six-foot use zone has appropriate surfacing |
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Concrete footings are covered |
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Surface free of foreign objects |
Equipment Maintenance
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Equipment is free of noticeable gaps |
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Equipment is free of head entrapments |
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Equipment is free of broken parts |
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Equipment is free of missing parts |
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Equipment is free of protruding bolts |
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Equipment is free of splinters |
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Equipment is free of rust |
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Equipment is free of cracks/holes |
Overall Comfort Design
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Overall design encourages open-ended play. |
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Shady areas are provided |
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Places to sit are provided (i.e., picnic table) |
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The surfaces are varied. |
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There is fencing and or gating for security |
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Source of fresh water for drinking and handwashing |
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There are bathrooms available |
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There are trash receptacles |
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There is adequate lighting |
Final Question:
Is there any item you feel should be on this checklist that is not?
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