Surfacing (§2.4) Adequate protective surfacing under and around the equipment. Install/replace surfacing Surfacing materials have not deteriorated. Replace surfacing Other maintenance: __________________________ Loose-fill surfacing materials have no foreign objects or debris. Remove trash and debris Loose-fill surfacing materials are not compacted. Rake and fluff surfacing Loose-fill surfacing materials have not been displaced under heavy use areas such as under swings or at slide exits. Rake and fluff surfacing Drainage (§2.4) The entire play area has satisfactory drainage, especially in heavy use areas such as under swings and at slide exits. Improve drainage Other maintenance: __________________________ General Hazards There are no sharp points, corners or edges on the equipment (§3. ). There are no missing or damaged protective caps or plugs (§3. ). There are no hazardous protrusions (§3.2 and Appendix B). There are no potential clothing entanglement hazards, such as open S-hooks or protruding bolts (§2.5.2, §3.2, §5.3. .1 and Appendix B). There are no crush and shearing points on exposed moving parts (§3.1). There are no trip hazards, such as exposed footings or anchoring devices and rocks, roots, or any other obstacles in a use zone (§3. ). Security of Hardware (§2.5) There are no loose fastening devices or worn connections. Replace fasteners Other maintenance: _________________________ Moving parts, such as swing hangers, merry-goround bearings, and track rides, are not worn. Replace part Other maintenance: _________________________ Durability of Equipment (§2.5) There are no rust, rot, cracks, or splinters on any equipment (check carefully where it comes in contact with the ground). There are no broken or missing components on the equipment (e.g., handrails, guardrails, protective barriers, steps, or rungs). There are no damaged fences, benches, or signs on the playground. All equipment is securely anchored. Leaded Paint (§2.5.4) Paint (especially lead paint) is not peeling, cracking, chipping, or chalking. There are no areas of visible leaded paint chips or accumulation of lead dust. Mitigate lead paint hazards General Upkeep of Playgrounds (§4) There are no user modifications to the equipment, such as strings and ropes tied to equipment, swings looped over top rails, etc. Remove string or rope Correct other modification The entire playground is free from debris or litter such as tree branches, soda cans, bottles, glass, etc. Clean playground There are no missing trash receptacles. Replace trash receptacle Trash receptacles are not full. Empty trash APPENDIX A: SUGGESTED GENERAL MAINTENANCE CHECKLISTS NOTES: DATE OF INSPECTION: INSPECTION BY: 43 Handbook for Public Playground Safety
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