Playground Equipment Inspections
Annual playground inspections to BS EN 1176 and BS EN 1177 standards for all types of play equipment and safety surfacing.
LDN Inspection Services provides comprehensive playground safety inspections for schools, parks, councils and leisure facilities. Our qualified inspectors examine all types of playground equipment and safety surfacing to protect children, manage liability, and maintain compliance with current safety standards.
Playground Safety Inspections
Playground equipment is used daily by children and must be maintained in a safe condition at all times. Equipment failures, worn surfacing, and unidentified hazards can result in serious injuries. Annual inspections by a competent person are essential to identify risks before they cause harm.
Under BS EN 1176 and BS EN 1177, playground operators are expected to implement a structured inspection regime that includes routine checks, operational inspections, and an annual main inspection. Compliance with these standards demonstrates effective risk management and supports your duty of care obligations.
Our inspections cover structural integrity, fixings and foundations, moving parts, safety surfacing condition, entrapment and protrusion risks, fall zone clearances, and all safety-critical features of each piece of equipment.
Key Requirements
- Annual main inspection by a competent person
- Compliance with BS EN 1176 and BS EN 1177 standards
- Duty of care under Health and Safety at Work Act
- Insurance policy compliance and liability protection
- Early detection of wear, damage and emerging hazards
Equipment We Inspect
Our inspectors examine all types of playground equipment and safety surfacing, including:
What We Check
Structural and Mechanical
- Structural integrity of frames, posts and platforms
- Fixings, foundations and ground anchoring
- Moving parts, bearings and pivot points
- Surface wear, corrosion and trip hazards
Safety and Compliance
- Entrapment risks including finger and head traps
- Sharp edges, protrusions and catching points
- Fall zone clearances and equipment spacing
- Safety surfacing depth, coverage and impact attenuation
Our Inspection Process
A thorough approach to playground equipment safety inspection
Pre-inspection review of equipment records, installation data and previous reports
Visual and operational inspection of all play equipment and structures
Measurement of fall heights, spacing and clearance zones
Surfacing depth checks and impact attenuation testing
Assessment of entrapment risks, protrusion hazards and finger/head traps
Digital report with photographs, defect grading and recommendations
Sectors We Work With
Why Choose LDN Inspection Services?
Playground Equipment FAQs
Where We Provide Playground Equipment Inspections
Our engineers cover all of London within the M25. Here are some of the key areas we serve.
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