School risk assessments
Fixed outdoor play equipment
What precautions or procedures are currently in place intended to make the harm less likely to happen?
Equipment designed and installed to current British and European standards i.e. BS EN 1176 & 1177 :
Equipment is inspected annually by a competent person:
Adult supervisors are outside during break-times :
Supervisors are positioned close enough to the equipment to be able to actively intervene to prevent congestion,
horseplay and improper use :
School rules prohibit use during wet or icy weather :
An impact absorbent surface is provided by rubber mat / bark chippings or, if below one metre, grass :
Bark surfaces monitored daily before use and replaced if necessary :
Equipment constantly monitored for obvious defects by supervisors :
Immediate area monitored for dog foul, litter, glass, or any other dangerous object prior to use each day and then throughout use :
Parents given a letter asking them to prevent siblings using the equipment :
Specific restrictions on individuals or groups who would not be able to use the equipment safely due to age, physical ability or specific medical condition :
Please specify any other controls you have established locally that are not mentioned above:
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