Playground Inspections

Providers of outdoor play facilities, in order to comply with their legal duties, should ensure that a comprehensive and documented inspection programme is in place.

There are three recommended categories of inspection as defined by BS EN1176 and should cover the playground as a whole including facilities such as fencing, gates and seating as well as the play equipment:-

• daily check
• more detailed checks every 3 months
• a full certified inspection at intervals not exceeding 12 months

 

ARD Playground’s fully trained team of inspectors (RPII Certificate in Operational Inspection of Childrens Playgrounds) are able to undertake inspections in accordance with the latest standards and regulations:

• BS EN1176:1998
• BS EN1177:1997
• BS PAS30:1998
• BS PAS35:2001

providing the client with a fully comprehensive report of the condition of the play area, play equipment and surfacing and ancillary items, prioritised recommendations for necessary repairs which will maintain the play area and its equipment in full working order assist the client with exercising their duty of care to end users.

All forms of inspections are available i.e. daily visual, monthly operational, quarterly, full annual (inclusive of digital photographs) and independent post installation.  Alternatively inspections schedules and reporting can be tailored to suit individual requirements.

Risk Assessments and DDA Audits
Using their training and extensive experience our inspectors can also carry out a full risk assessment to meet the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1992.

DDA audits can be carried out to assist public services providers meet the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and take reasonable steps to allow disabled children and parents use the play area.