Playground Safety

Annual Comprehensive Inspection and Written Report

In compliance with CSA Standard, Kids Come First requires that every year a comprehensive inspection and written report shall be completed by a Certified Playground Safety Inspector.

The results of this inspection and written report as well as any required plan of action shall be included in the Log. The annual comprehensive written report shall include but are not limited to the following information:                                         

  • Inspector’s Name
  • Inspection date and time
  • Weather conditions at the time of inspection;
  • Analysis of age-appropriateness of the equipment and the overall site;
  • Protective surface type, the area, the impact shock-absorbing performance test results, depth, the compaction and hard-pan conditions, and adequate drainage;
  • Assessment of the critical fall heights based on equipment type and configuration;
  • Analysis of the entrapment areas, safety zones, and no-encroachment zones and the condition of the retaining wall surrounding the zones;
  • Safety concerns and hazards recorded immediately to assist with action plans, by identifying equipment that should be immediately removed/replaced and conditions that must be immediately addressed;
  • Additional Comments and/or recommendations regarding CSA compliance, and the potential retrofit and upgrades for further consideration.

The Executive Director/Associate Executive Director will provide an annual summary of the report and follow through with any action plans as required. The ED will also summarize any accidents that have occurred on the playground to identify any patterns or areas of concerns. The ED shall ensure that any recommendations made to staff are communicated and reviewed by all staff.

A copy of this report shall be available to the MED upon the annual re-licensing.

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