This playground maintenance inspection checklist helps schools and facility teams assess play areas for safety and compliance. It guides reviews of surfacing conditions, drainage and standing water, general hazards like sharp edges and entanglement points, security hardware and moving parts, and equipment durability including rust, cracks, and missing components. It also covers lead paint concerns and general upkeep such as litter, vandalism, and trash management. Use it to document locations, dates, and preparers, note issues in heavy-use zones like swings and slide exits, and verify that equipment is securely anchored and free of trip hazards. Includes sign-off for accountability.
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