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Visual Playground Inspections

by Ed Fry, from the Community

A practical checklist for visual playground inspections covering access and area condition, surrounding vegetation, structural integrity, components, sharp projections, mechanical parts, chains and ropes, drainage, soft-fall surfaces, and synthetic grass. Includes sections for notes and a required signature on completion. Ideal for councils, schools, and facility teams to standardize park safety audits and document issues and corrective actions.

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