This Playground Audit checklist supports daily and weekly inspections of school play areas and surrounding facilities. It covers external car parks, playground surfaces, and walkways for hazards, moss, ice, and litter; tree branch pruning; emergency exit lighting monthly checks and weekly fire alarm tests; building safety items including finger guards, external and fire doors, electrical equipment, and PAT testing; play equipment and gym equipment condition with daily inspection prompts; water hygiene tasks such as monthly temperature checks and weekly run-off; electric gate operation and hazard clearance; ladder condition checks; window and glazing security; and pond safety including life rings and fencing. Use this template to document issues, assign actions, and sign off audits with on-site representative and auditor signatures.
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