In addition to using the completed Weekly Playground Safety Inspection Record as a maintenance reference, consider the following inspection points:

• Are all bolts, screws and nails secure with none missing?

• Is the equipment free from protruding nails and bolts?

• Are all joints and connections tight?

• Are all wood surfaces and edges free from splinters?

• Are all wood items sound and free from decay and insect attack?

• Are there any missing boards, or ones that need replacing?

• Are the equipment pieces secure against movement - e.g. in secure concrete footings?

• Are concrete footings below the ground line?

• Is there any evidence of corrosion or rot of supports at ground level?

• Are metal items free from corrosion?

• Are all metal surfaces smooth?

• Are welded joints secure and free from burrs and rust?

• Are all shackles and bearings well lubricated and operating smoothly?

• Are all shackles and chain links in good condition (less than 10% wear on metal surfaces)?

• Are all sliding surfaces in good condition (metal, fiberglass)?

• Are all guardrails secure?

• Are drainage holes in tires free from water and debris?

• Are ropes sound and free from fraying, vandalism or signs of rotting? (Pay attention to attachment and anchor points)

• Is the ground cover checked daily to detect debris (e.g. broken glass)?

• Is the ground cover maintained at a depth of 8"-10"?

• Have all trash containers been emptied?