broadhembury parish council

Playsafety Ltd is licensed by RoSPA to trade as RoSPA Play Safety

Broadhembury Village

Broadhembury Parish Council

06 March 2018

Safety Inspection Report

Site name: Broadhembury VillageDate of inspection: 06 March 2018Inspector: Jonathan Peters

Playsafety Ltd is licensed by RoSPA to trade as RoSPA Play Safety

The assets on site are categorised as Ancillary Items or Play Items, and listed underthose headings.

Each Ancillary Item is listed in this way:

Name of item or items (some listings may include multiple items)Default risk = n (This is the item’s intrinsic risk if in pristine condition)Photo (A representative photo is included)Findings (Findings are listed with remedial action, risk score and

photograph. If no faults are listed the item is satisfactoryand assumes the Default risk.)

Each Play Item is listed in this way:

Name of itemManufacturer (The name of the manufacturer or supplier, if known)Applicable Standard: (The number of any applicable standards are shown here)Default risk = n (This is the item’s intrinsic risk if in pristine condition)PhotoFaults (Findings are listed with remedial action, risk score and

photograph. If no faults are listed the item is satisfactoryand assumes the Default risk.)

The risk score for any items is the higher of the Default risk or the Finding risk.

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Report layout notes

Ancillary Items

Sign - Road

Standards:The item meets with the requirements of the relevant standards.

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Risk level:

Very low

Manufactured by (Unknown)

Risk score aslow as possible

No remedialtasks

Inspection SI0000099322. Report produced on 09/03/2018 at 12:32:254

Ancillary Items

Fencing - Mixture - Bow Top / Post & Rail


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Risk level:

5

Remedial tasks:1

Medium

Potential risk scorereduction:


A section of the fence is missing.

Finding

Finding Photos

TasksReplace the missing parts.

Description

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Risk score:

Risk level:

Medium

Section of fencing missing where old gate used to be - infill.

Note


Ancillary Items

Gate


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Risk level:

Very low


Risk score aslow as possible

No remedialtasks


Ancillary Items

General Surface

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Risk level:

2

Remedial tasks:1

Low


Debris on surface.

Finding

Finding Photos

TasksSweep away debris on a routine basis.

Description

5

Risk score:

Risk level:

Low

Remove fallen branches.

Note


Ancillary Items

Seating - Benches


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Risk level:

2

Remedial tasks:1

Low



Algae growth on surface giving slippery conditions.

Finding

Finding Photos

TasksPowerwashing is recommended. Care should be taken to ensure that the surfacecan sustain high pressure washing.

Description

5

Risk score:

Risk level:

Low

Clean.

Note


Ancillary Items

Seating - Picnic Tables


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Risk level:

3

Remedial tasks:3

Low



Algae growth on surface giving slippery conditions.

Finding

Finding Photos

TasksPowerwashing is recommended. Care should be taken to ensure that the surfacecan sustain high pressure washing.

Description

5

Risk score:

Risk level:

Low

Clean.

Note


Ancillary Items

Timber is decayed.

Finding

Finding Photos

TasksCheck on a routine basis.

Description

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Risk score:

Risk level:

Low

Monitor.

Note

Trip points on the surface.

Finding

Finding Photos

TasksRemove trip points.

Description

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Risk score:

Risk level:

Low

Reinstate surface levels.

Note


Ancillary Items

Sign - Info

Standards:The item is not compliant with the requirements of the relevantstandards.

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Risk level:

6

Remedial tasks:1

Medium



Protruding bolt threads within any accessible part of the equipment should bepermanently covered, (e.g. dome head nuts). Nuts and bolt heads that project lessthan 8 mm should be free from burrs. all welds should be ground smooth.

Finding

Finding Photos

TasksRemove excessive threads.

Description

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Risk score:

Risk level:

Medium

Note


Primary Items

Carousel - Supernova

Standards:

EN 1176-1:2008

The item meets with the requirements of the relevant standards.

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Risk level:

Remedial tasks:

1

Low

Model Supernova GXY916000 Manufactured by Kompan Ltd

Surface: Grass Matting

Risk score as

low as possible

Surface is uneven.

Finding

Finding Photos

Tasks

Make good.

Description

5

Risk score:

Risk level:

Low

Large dip in surface area - repair.

Note


Primary Items

Slide

Standards:

EN 1176-1:2008, EN 1176-3:2008

The item is not compliant with the requirements of the relevant

standards.

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Risk level:

6

Remedial tasks:

4

Medium

Potential risk score

reduction:

Model Wicksteed Leisure Limited Manufactured by Wicksteed Leisure Ltd

Surface: Bark Chip

Loose fill levels are too low to provide adequate protection.

Finding

Finding Photos

Tasks

Rake and fork over and top up as required to maintain minimum depth (usually

300 mm).

Description

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Risk score:

Risk level:

Low

Reinstate bark levels.

Note


Primary Items

Timber is decayed.

Finding

Finding Photos

Tasks

No Tasks for this Finding

Description

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Risk score:

Risk level:

Medium

Replace edging boards. Metal pin exposed.

Note

Access fails entrapment requirements.

Finding

Finding Photos

Tasks

No reasonably practicable action is identified.

Description

6

Risk score:

Risk level:

Low

Monitor.

Note


Primary Items

Surface with hard or sharp projections.

Finding

Finding Photos

Tasks

Remove.

Description

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Risk score:

Risk level:

Medium

Concrete foundations within surfacing area

Note

There is a toggle entrapment.

Finding

Finding Photos

Tasks

No reasonably practicable action is identified.

Description

6

Risk score:

Risk level:

Low

Monitor.

Note


Primary Items

Swing - Mixed - 2 Bay 2 Junior 2 Toddler

Seat

Standards:

The item is not compliant with the requirements of the relevant

standards.

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Risk level:

9

Remedial tasks:

6

High


reduction:

Model Wicksteed Leisure Limited Manufactured by Wicksteed Leisure Ltd

Surface: Bark Chip

Some chain wear.

Finding

Finding Photos

Tasks

Monitor for further deterioration and replace before 40% wear.

Description

10

Risk score:

Risk level:

Medium

Replace all worn links and shackles.

Note


Primary Items

The supporting component should be dismantled and inspected according to the

manufacturer's instructions. This will need doing on a regular basis.

Finding

Finding Photos

Tasks

Dismantle and inspect according to manufacturer's instructions.

Description

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Risk score:

Risk level:

Medium

Check bushes and shackles.

Note


Finding

Finding Photos

Tasks


300 mm).

Description

15

Risk score:

Risk level:

High


Note


Primary Items

Swing seat is damaged.

Finding

Finding Photos

Tasks

Replace.

Description

8

Risk score:

Risk level:

Medium

Flat seat damaged exposing metal frame - replace seat.

Note

Accessible nuts and bolts projecting more than 8 mm that are not permanently

protected e.g. covered, fitted with dome headed nuts or appropriately inset.

Finding

Finding Photos

Tasks

Trim excess length from bolts.

Description

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Risk score:

Risk level:

Medium

Remove exposed threads.

Note


Primary Items

Surface with hard or sharp projections.

Finding

Finding Photos

Tasks

Remove.

Description

9

Risk score:

Risk level:

Medium

Exposed foundations within the surfacing area - remove lower. Bark edgings

within fall / free space - extend.

Note


Primary Items

Multiplay

Standards:

EN 1176-1:2008


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Risk level:

6

Remedial tasks:

7

Medium


reduction:

Model Taylor Made Play Equipment Ltd Manufactured by Taylor-Made Playground Equipment Ltd

Surface: Bark Chip


Primary Items

There is decay to timber components which may affect structural integrity. We do

not recommend replacing rotten supports with timber posts which are directly set

in the ground due to the increased problem of timber rot, especially in posts in

contact with the ground.

Finding

Finding Photos

Tasks

Replace decayed components where possible and plan replacement of item.

Check on a routine basis, especially at ground or foundation level.

Description

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Risk score:

Risk level:

Medium

Support legs decayed - replace.

Note

Delamination of wood.

Finding

Finding Photos

Tasks

Repair.

Description

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Risk score:

Risk level:

Low

Replace.

Note


Primary Items

Missing item.

Finding

Finding Photos

Tasks

Replace.

Description

3

Risk score:

Risk level:

Very low

Replace net.

Note


Finding

Finding Photos

Tasks


300 mm).

Description

7

Risk score:

Risk level:

Low


Note


Primary Items

Additional comments are noted below.

Finding

Finding Photos

Tasks

See the notes.

Description

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Risk score:

Risk level:

Low

Rope pull moves on top rail creating a potential crush / pinch point - secure.

Note

RoSPA is concerned by accidents on some types of overhead ladders and rings.

However, there is a strong development value in these items.

Finding

Finding Photos

Tasks

No Tasks for this Finding

Description

7

Risk score:

Risk level:

Low

Monitor.

Note


Primary Items

Timber is decayed.

Finding

Finding Photos

Tasks

Replace affected parts.

Description

12

Risk score:

Risk level:

Medium

Hand hold pegs rotten - replace.

Note

Timber is decayed.

Finding

Finding Photos

Tasks

Replace affected parts.

Description

6

Risk score:

Risk level:

Low

Edging boards rotten - replace.

Note


Primary Items

Sand Pit

Standards:

EN 1176-1:2008


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Risk level:

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Remedial tasks:

1

Low


reduction:


Surface: Sand

Debris on surface.

Finding

Finding Photos

Tasks

Sweep away debris on a routine basis.

Description

7

Risk score:

Risk level:

Low

Remove debris - reinstate levels with clean sand.

Note


GeneralNotesTheriskscoresarecalculatedbyplottingthelikelihoodofharmagainsttheseverityoftheinjurysustained.Thelikelihoodisgivenascoreof1to5,andtheseverityisgivenascoreof1to5.Indoingthisamatrixisproducedwhichgivesanumericalassessmentoftheriskonascoreof1to25,andajudgementismadeastowhichrisksarelow,whicharemediumandwhicharehigh.Riskscoresmaybeadjustedinthelightofexperienceandthereforemaynotbeexactlyasperthetable.Forexample,ascoreof7maybenoted.Risksarecalculatedinthisway:

1. Anassessmentofthelikelihoodofharmtakingplaceismadeusingthenumbers1to5,byfollowingthesedescriptions:

a. 1=Rareb. 2=Unlikelyc. 3=Moderated. 4=Likelye. 5=Certain

2. Anassessmentoftheseverityoftheinjurysustainedismadeusingthenumbers1to5,byfollowingthesedescriptions:

a. 1=Insignificantb. 2=Minorc. 3=Moderated. 4=Majore. 5=Catastrophic

3. Thetwonumbersaremultipliedtogiveariskscoreonascaleof1to25.4. Scoresof1to7inclusiveareconsideredtobelowriskandareconsideredtobe

tolerable,5. Scoresof8to14areconsideredtobemediumriskandsomecontrolmeasuresmay

beidentifiedtoreducetheriskstolow,tolerablelevels,6. Scoreof15andaboveareconsideredtobehighriskandurgentactionisconsidered

tobenecessarytoreducetheriskstotolerablelevels.

GeneralNotesItisimportanttonotethatwhereanoutcomeiscatastrophic,butforwhichthelikelihoodisrarethiswillpresentascoreof1x5=5=lowrisk.Similarly,acertaineventforwhichtheconsequenceisinsignificantwillpresentascoreof5x1=5=lowrisk.Itisimportanttoconsiderlikelihoodandconsequence,andnotjustoneofthefactorsinisolation.ThemultiplicationofthefactorsintoariskmatrixisgivenhereinTable1,withajudgementmadeastoriskscoringindicatedbycolour.Green=LOWrisk,Amber=MEDIUMrisk,Red=HIGHrisk.Table1–RiskScoreMatrix SeverityLikelihood

1Insignifi-cant

2Minor

3Moderate

4Major

5Catastro-phic

1=Rare

1LOW

2LOW

3LOW

4LOW

5LOW

2=Unlikely

2LOW

4LOW

6LOW

8MEDIUM

10MEDIUM

3=Moderate

3LOW

6LOW

9MEDIUM

12MEDIUM

15HIGH

4=Likely

4LOW

8MEDIUM

12MEDIUM

16HIGH

20HIGH

5=Certain

5LOW

10MEDIUM

15HIGH

20HIGH

25HIGH

GeneralNotes

Equipmenthasbeenassessedforcompliancewiththeappropriatestandards,whicharelistednexttoeachitem.Compliancewiththesestandardsisnotmandatoryinlaw,butitisusefultoknowwhetheritemscomplyornot.Ifwethinkachangeisneeded,thenthisisnotedinourreport.Non-compliancedoesnotnecessarilymeanthatachangeisneeded.Compliancewithstandardsisnotalwaysaclear-cutthing.Someinterpretationcanbeneeded,andourinterpretationmaydifferfromtheinterpretationofothers.Insomecases,wemaydecidenottonotenon-complianceincaseswherewethinkitmaymisleadorbeunhelpfulsotodo.Exposuretoacceptablelevelsofriskandchallengeisessentialtochildren’sdevelopmentandallowsthemtoexercisetheirrighttoplay.Therefore,itcanbejudgedthatlevelsofriskabovelowriskcanbeacceptable.Theriskscoresshownallowtheoperatortomakeajudgementafterfirstconsideringthebenefitoftheactivitytowhichtheriskscorerelates.Theremaybecaseswherewereportissuesthatarenotthesiteowner’sresponsibility.Itisnotnecessarilypossibleforustodeterminewhoownswhat,andinanycaseweneedtobringallriskstoyourattentioniftheycanaffectthesafetyofthesite’susers.Ourreportshowsthefindingsatthetimeofinspection.Subsequenteventsmayaffecttheconditionofthesite.Wehaveinspectedwithoutdismantlingordestructionandsosomeaspectsoftherelevantstandardsmaynotbetestableonsite.Wheretimbersaresetintothegrounditisnotalwayspossibletodeterminelevelsofdecay.Theownershouldensuretheyconductappropriateinspectionstoidentifydecaybeforeitbecomesaproblem.

EN1176Notes–SummaryofRequirements

PROTECTIONAGAINSTINJURIESINTHEFREESPACE*Noobstaclesintheminimumspace(otherthanstructurestoassistorsafeguardtheuser)

*Trafficflowsshouldnotgothroughtheminimumspace

PROTECTIONAGAINSTINJURIESINTHEFALLINGSPACE*Freeheightoffallshouldnotexceed3m�*Noobstaclesinthefallingspace�*Platformswithfallheightsofmorethan1mbetween

themrequiresurfacing

PROTECTIONAGAINSTINJURIESDUETOOTHERTYPESOFMOVEMENT*Nounexpectedobstacles

SURFACINGSAFETYREQUIREMENTS*Surfacingshouldhavenosharpedgesorprotrusions�*Loosefillsshouldbe200mmmorethanthedepthrequiredtomeettheHIC

reading(usually100mm)�*Hardsurfacesshouldonlybeusedoutsidewherechildrenfall�*TestableImpactabsorbingsurfacesiffalls

over600mmarepossible.Topsoilorturfmaybeusedupto1m

DESIGNANDMANUFACTURE*Theequipmentmustbesuitablefortheuserandrisksshouldbeidentifiablebythechild*Accessibility:adultsmustbeabletogain

accesstohelpchildren�*Griprequirements:permitteddiameter16-45mm(i.e.overheadbars)�*Grasprequirements:maximum

diameter60mm(i.e.handrailsonsteps)

*Noteasilyaccessibleforchildrenunderthree

FINISHING*Timberspeciesandsyntheticsshouldbesplinterresistant�*Noprotrusionsorsharpedgedcomponents�*Boltsshouldnotprotrudeby

morethan8mm�*Corners,edgesorprojectingpartsover8mmshouldhavea3mmradius.�*Nohardandsharp-edgedparts(i.e.razorbladeeffectcausedbysheetsteel)*Nocrushingorshearingpoints

*Connectionsshouldnotcomeloosebythemselvesandshouldresistremoval.*Timberconnectionsshouldnotrelysolelyonscrewsor

nails.�*Leakinglubricantsshouldnotstainorimpairthesafetyoftheequipment

FIBREROPES*ConformtoEN701or919orhaveamaterialandloadcertificate

*Ropesusedbyhandsshallhaveasoft,non-slipcovering

WIREROPES*Non-rotatingandcorrosionresistantwithnosplayedwiresoutsidetheferrule*Wireconnectorclipthreadsshouldprotrudelessthan

8mm�*Turnbucklesshouldbeenclosed,havealoopateachendandbesecuredCHAINS*Maximumopeningofindividuallinks:8.6mminanyonedirection.

*Connectinglinksbetweenchainsmustbelessthan8.6mmorover12mm

SWINGINGSUSPENDEDROPES*Notcombinedwithswingsinthesamebay�*Lessthan2mlong:over600mmfromstaticparts;over900mmfromswingingparts*2m-

4mlong:over1000mmfromanything*Diameter:25-45mm

CLIMBINGROPES*Anchoredatbothendsandmovementlessthan20%ofropelength

*Singleclimbingropediameter:18-45mm(netscomplywithGriprequirements)

ENTRAPMENTS*Entrapment:aplacefromwhichchildrencannotextricatethemselvesunaided�Therearesevenprobes:theTorsoProbe,theLargeHeadProbe,Probe1,Probe2,theWedgeProbeandthetwoFingerProbes.Thereisalsoatoggletesttoreducethedangersofclothingtoggles

beingcaughtonslides,fireman’spolesandroofs.�BRIDGES*Thespacebetweentheflexiblebridgeandrigidsidesshouldbenotlessthan230mm

ENTRAPMENTOFFEETANDLEGS*Inclinedplanes(notsuspensionbridges)lessthan45

0shouldhavenogapsover30mm

*Therearenorequirementsforsuspensionbridgegapsotherthanthemainentrapmentrequirements

FINGERENTRAPMENTSTheseoccurin:1.gapswherechild’smovementmaycauseafingertobecomestuck;2.open-endedtubes;3.movinggaps

*Tubeendsshouldbesecurelyenclosedandremovableonlywithtools

*Movinggapsshouldnotclosetolessthan12mm

BARRIERSANDGUARD-RAILS*Hand-rail:arailtohelpthechildbalance�*Guard-rail:arailtopreventchildrenfalling�*Barrier:aguard-railwithnon-climbablein-fill

HAND-RAILS*Whererequiredtheyshouldbebetween600and850mmabovethestandingsurface

EQUIPMENTFORUNDER3'S*Platformsover600mmrequireabarrierwithaminimumheightof700mmhigh+impactabsorbingsurfacing

EQUIPMENTFOROVER3'S*Platformsupto1000mm:Nobarriersorguard-railsrequired+impactabsorbingsurfaceover*Platforms1000-2000mm:600-850mm

highguard-rail+impactabsorbingsurfacing�*Platforms2000-3000mm:700mmhighbarrier+impactabsorbingsurfacing�*Nobars,

infillsorstepswhichcanbeusedassteps.Topsshoulddiscouragestandingorsitting

MEANSOFACCESSThemainchangeinthisareaisthattheprobesshouldnowbeappliedtoaccesses.Allmeansofaccessshouldhavenoentrapments;be

securelyfixed;belevelto±30(rampsacrosswidth)andhaveaconstantangle.Itdoesnotrefertoagilityequipmentusedasanaccessi.e.

archedclimbers,scramblenets.Therearespecificmeasurementsforladders,stairsandramps.


SWINGSThemainchangesrelatetorequirementsfornewtypesofswings,dimensionsandsurfacingareas.

REQUIREMENTS*Noallrigidsuspensionmembers(i.e.solidbartoptobottom)�*Designshouldbeprincipallyforusebyseatedchildren(RoSPA

interpretation)�*Twoseatsperbaymaximum.Donotmixcradleandflatsseatsinsamebay�*Sometypesofswingshaveslightly

differentrequirements.Informationshouldbeobtainedfromthesupplier*Singlepointsswingchainsshouldnottwistroundeach

other�*Singlepointswingsrequireasecondarybearingsupportmechanism

DIMENSIONS*Minimumgroundclearanceatrest:350mm(400mmforsinglepointswingsandtyres)�*NomaximumseatsurfaceheightbutRoSPA

recommendsamax.heightof635mmforcradlesandflatseats*Distancebetweenseatandframe:20%ofswingsuspension+200mm�*

Distancebetweenseats:20%oftheswingsuspension+300mm�*Pivotsplay(separationdistance)atcrossbar:widthbetweenseatfixingsplus5%ofswingsuspensionlength

SITING*Swingsetsforyoungchildrenshouldbeseparatedfromthoseforolderchildrenandsitedtoavoidcrosstraffic

SURFACINGREQUIREMENTSForwardandBack

*Differentareasforsyntheticandloose-fillsurfacesinaboxorpit.Measurementseachwayare:1.synthetic:.867xlengthofsuspension

member+1.75m�2.loose-fill:.867xlengthofsuspensionmember+2.25m

Sidewidth

*Seatwidthnogreaterthan500mm:1.75mminimum(i.e..875mmeachwayfromseatcentre)

*Areasfortwoseatsinonebaymayoverlapprovidingthedistancebetweenseatsiscorrect

Singlepointswings

*CircularareawitharadiusequaltotheForwardandBackwardfigureforotherswings

SLIDESSAFETYREQUIREMENTS*Free-standingslides:themax.verticalheightwhichastairwaycanreachwithoutachangeofdirectionis2.5m.*Startingsectionatthe

topofeachchute:length350mmminimum,zeroto50downwardsatthecentreline.

N.B.Thiscanbetheplatformiftheslideisattachedtoit�*Ifthestartingsectionisover400mmlong,platformrequirementsapply�*

Fromaplatform,thegaptotheslideisthesamewidthastheslide�*Attachmentslidesover1mfreefallheightshouldhavestarting

sectionbarriers500mmmin.highatonepoint*Attachmentslidesover1mFFHshouldhaveaguard-railacrosstheentranceataht.of

between700-900mm

Slidingsections

*Maximumangle:600atanyonepointandanaverageof40

0�*Thewidthofopenandstraightslidesover1500mmlongshouldbeless

than700mmorgreaterthan950mm*Spiralorcurvedslidesshouldhaveawidthlessthan700mm

RUN-OUTS

*Run-outsofatleast300mmarerequirediftheslidingsectionisunder1.5mlong.�*Additionalrequirementsarerequiredfordifferent

typesofslides�*Averageangleofrun-outs:DINtype100(BStype)5

0(bothdownwards)�*Heightofrun-out:Lessthan1.5msliding

length:max.200mm.Greaterthan1.5mslidinglength:max.350mm*Usersshouldcometoastopontherun-outsection(BStypeonly)

*Chutesshouldhaveasideheightrelatedtothefallheight:�1.2m:100mmminimum:1.2m-2.5m:150mmminimum:Over2.5m:

500mmminimum

*Maximumsideanglefromslidebed:300�*Topsofsidesshouldberoundedorradiusedtoatleast3mm�*Tunnelslidesshouldbea

minimum750mmhighand750mmwide�*Tunnelsshouldstartonorattheendofthestartingsectionandbecontinuousoverthesliding

sectiononly

SURFACINGREQUIREMENTSNormaldistancesexceptfortherun-outwhichshouldbe:*DINtype:1meachsideand2mbeyond�*BStype:1meachsideand1m

beyond

CABLERUNWAYSThissectionwasnotincludedinBS5696andpreviousrequirementswerefoundinDIN7926.

SAFETYREQUIREMENTS*Stopatendshouldprogressivelyslowdownthetraveller�*Travellershouldnotberemovableexceptwithtools�*Noaccesstointernal

mechanism�*Suspensionmechanism:flexible,excluderiskofstrangulationorbeatleast2mabovethegroundinthemiddle*Where

childrenhangbythehands,thegripshouldnotbeenclosed(i.e.aloop)

*Climbingshouldbediscouragedontothegrip�*Childrenshouldbeabletogetofftheseatatanytime(i.e.noloopsorstraps)*

Maximumloaded(1x16stoneadult)speedis7mpersecond�*Iftwocablesareplacedparallelthemin.distancebetweenthemis2m

IMPACTAREAS*2meithersideofmaincable

ROTATINGITEMSThemainchangesareinclearerseparationintodifferenttypes.Achangeintheclearancebetweentheundersideandthegroundwill

affectolderitems.Thechangeshouldprovidegreatersafety.�NOTE:Rotatingitemsunder500mmdiameterareexcludedfromthese

requirements�SAFETYREQUIREMENTS

*Maximumfreeheightoffall:1000mm(Foroverheaditems:1500-3000mm)�*Max.speedatperipheryunderreasonableuse:5mpers

econd.Asnomethodisgiven,thiscannotbetested*Handgripsshouldbebetween16-45mm

SPECIFICREQUIREMENTS

Therearespecificrequirementsfordifferenttypesofroundabout.Thetwomostcommononesare:


Platformroundabouts:

*Platformsshouldbecircularandenclosed�*Allpartsshouldrevolveinthesamedirection�*Nosuper-structureovertheedgeofthe

platform�*Mechanismshouldbeenclosed�*Heightbetweenundersideandground60–110mmfor300mmin�*Protectiveskirtsshouldbeofrigidmaterialandhavenoburrsorotherdefects*Thebottomedgeshouldbeflaredtowardstheinsideorprotected

Giantrevolvingdiscs

*Clearanceofundersideatlowestpoint:300mm�*Max.platformheight:1m�*Freespace:3m�*Uppersurfaceshouldbecontinuous,

smoothandwithnohandlesorgrips�*Undersideshouldbecontinuous,smoothandwithoutanyradialvariations(i.e.spokes)or

indentations

MINIMUMSPACE*Freespace:Horizontal:2mallround�*Verticalheadclearancefromplatform:sitting1.5m;standing1.8m�*Smallrotatingitemsunder

500mmdiameterareexcludedbutRoSPAsuggestsasforrockingitems

SURFACINGREQUIREMENTS*Therearenospecialextrarequirementsforsurfacingareas*Surfacesshouldbecontinuousunderneathandlevel

ROCKINGITEMSDEFINITIONS*Rockingequipmentwhichcanbemovedbytheuserandissupportedfrombelow

*Damping:anymovementrestrictingdevice.(N.B.Springsaretreatedasself-damping)

SAFETYREQUIREMENTS*Throughouttherangeofmovementgapsinallaccessiblejointsshouldbeunder12mm*Progressiverestraintatextremityofmovement

isrequired�*Footrestsshouldbeprovidedwherethegroundclearanceislessthan230mm�*Handgripsshouldbeprovidedforeach

seatorstandingposition

*Footrestsandhandgripsshouldbefirmlyfixedandnon-rotating�*Handgripdiameter:16-45mm(fortoddleritems:30mm

maximum)�*Right-angledcornersonmovingequipmentshouldbe20mmradiusmin.(i.e.abird'sbeak)

MINIMUMSPACE*1000mmbetweenitemsatmaximummovement.

SURFACINGREQUIREMENTSTherearenospecialextrarequirementsforsurfacingareas

INSTALLATION,INSPECTION,MAINTENANCEANDOPERATIONSAFETY*Appropriatesafetysystemsmustbeestablishedbytheoperator�*Noaccessshouldbeallowedtounsafeequipmentorareas�*

Recordsshouldbekeptbytheplaygroundoperator�*Effectivenessofsafetymeasuresshouldbeassessedannually�*Signsshouldbeprovidedgivingownerdetailsandemergencyservicecontactpoints*Entrancesforemergencyservicesshouldbefreelyaccessible

*Informationonaccidentsshouldbekept(RoSPAhasasuitableform)

*Staffandusersshouldbesafeduringmaintenanceoperations

INSPECTION*Manufacturerswillrecommendtheinspectionfrequencyalthoughsomesitesmayneedadailycheck

Frequency

Routinevisualinspections:identificationofhazardsfromvandalism,useorweatherconditions(RoSPArecommendsarecordeddailyor

weeklyinspection)�Operationalinspection:every1-3monthsorasrecommended.Checksoperation,stability,wearetc.Annualmain

inspection:checkslong-termlevelsofsafety

*Aninspectionscheduleshouldbepreparedforeachplayground,listingcomponentsandmethods

*Appropriateactionshouldbetakenifdefectsarenoted

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