Every playground owner should keep permanent records of inspections and maintenance of the playground. Nominate a competent person to do regular inspections and ensure any repair work is done and recorded. Your nominated inspector may require training to identify hazards. Any incident, which results in an injury, should be recorded and investigated.

Your records for a Safety Management System should have:

Equipment records - location of playground(s) and all equipment, details of surfacing, the installer and installation dates, the manufacturer and warranty. Any certificates of inspection and testing (if applicable) and inspection and maintenance instructions (from the manufacturer)

Inspection checklists and timetables

Records of what corrective action was taken

Maintenance procedures

Incident reports

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