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Playsafety Ltd is licensed by RoSPA to trade as RoSPA Play Safety
Brec - Llangattock CommunityCouncil
Powys County Council
19 June 2018
Safety Inspection Report
Site name: Brec - Llangattock Community CouncilDate of inspection: 19 June 2018Inspector: Toby Knight
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
Gate - Self Closing
Standards:The item meets with the requirements of the relevant standards.
Inna
te r
isk
leve
l Actual risk level
Risk level:
Low
Manufactured by (Unknown)
Risk score aslow as possible
No remedialtasks
General SurfacePhoto not possible
Inna
te r
isk
leve
l Actual risk level
Risk level:
Very low
Risk score aslow as possible
No remedialtasks
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Ancillary Items
Litter Bins
Standards:The item meets with the requirements of the relevant standards.
Inna
te r
isk
leve
l Actual risk level
Risk level:
Very low
Manufactured by (Unknown)
Risk score aslow as possible
No remedialtasks
Seating
Inna
te r
isk
leve
l Actual risk level
Risk level:
Very low
Risk score aslow as possible
No remedialtasks
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Ancillary Items
Sign - Info
Standards:The item meets with the requirements of the relevant standards.
Inna
te r
isk
leve
l Actual risk level
Risk level:
2
Remedial tasks:1
Low
Potential risk scorereduction:
Manufactured by (Unknown)
Dog ban & ownership signs recommended.
Finding
Finding Photos
Tasks(see http://www.rospa.com/leisuresafety/adviceandinformation/playsafety/signs.aspx).
Description
4
Risk score:
Risk level:
Photo not possible
Low
Note
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Primary Items
Swing - Mixed - 2 Bay 2 Junior 2 Toddler
Seat
Standards:
The item is not compliant with the requirements of the relevant
standards.
Inn
ate
ris
k l
ev
el A
ctu
al r
isk
lev
el
Risk level:
Remedial tasks:
4
Low
Model Wicksteed Leisure Limited Manufactured by Wicksteed Leisure Ltd
Surface: Wet Pour
Risk score as
low as possible
There is wear to the surfacing due to foot drag.
Finding
Finding Photos
Tasks
Although the seats are set at an acceptable height it is recommended that these
are raised by 100 mm to help prevent wear.
Description
6
Risk score:
Risk level:
Low
Note
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Primary Items
Item is at the end of its useful working life.
Finding
Finding Photos
Tasks
Programme early replacement.
Description
4
Risk score:
Risk level:
Low
Item dated 1970, some separation in head casting noted.
Note
The distance between the seat side and the support is insufficient.
Finding
Finding Photos
Tasks
No reasonably practicable action is identified.
Description
3
Risk score:
Risk level:
Very low
Note
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Primary Items
A protective surface is required.
Finding
Finding Photos
Tasks
No reasonably practicable action is identified.
Description
4
Risk score:
Risk level:
Low
Dimension to side insufficient
Note
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Primary Items
Multiplay
Standards:
EN 1176-1:2008
The item is not compliant with the requirements of the relevant
standards.
Inn
ate
ris
k l
ev
el A
ctu
al r
isk
lev
el
Risk level:
4
Remedial tasks:
9
Medium
Potential risk score
reduction:
Model ABC Team Manufactured by ABC-TEAM Spielplatzgeräte GmbH
Surface: Wet Pour
Cap missing.
Finding
Finding Photos
Tasks
Replace.
Description
3
Risk score:
Risk level:
Photo not possible
Very low
Note
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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
10
Risk score:
Risk level:
Medium
Decay throughout unit
Note
Moderate repairs are needed.
Finding
Finding Photos
Tasks
Repair.
Description
4
Risk score:
Risk level:
Low
barrier paling missing
Note
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Primary Items
The core of the wire is exposed.
Finding
Finding Photos
Tasks
Replace.
Description
6
Risk score:
Risk level:
Low
Note
Access fails entrapment requirements.
Finding
Finding Photos
Tasks
No reasonably practicable action is identified.
Description
4
Risk score:
Risk level:
Low
Note
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Primary Items
Slide bar not fitted across the access to the slide.
Finding
Finding Photos
Tasks
No reasonably practicable action is identified.
Description
3
Risk score:
Risk level:
Very low
Note
There is a head entrapment.
Finding
Finding Photos
Tasks
Modify.
Description
4
Risk score:
Risk level:
Low
Net bridge
Note
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Primary Items
Head trap present at suspended bridge (less than 230 mm is present between the
moving parts of the suspended bridge and a rigid side member.
Finding
Finding Photos
Tasks
Eliminate entrapment potential.
Description
4
Risk score:
Risk level:
Low
Note
The equipment is easily accessible and leads to steep play elements.
Finding
Finding Photos
Tasks
Modify.
Description
4
Risk score:
Risk level:
Low
Note
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Primary Items
Rocker - Motorbike
Standards:
EN 1176-1:2008, EN 1176-6:2008
The item meets with the requirements of the relevant standards.
Inn
ate
ris
k l
ev
el A
ctu
al r
isk
lev
el
Risk level:
Very low
Model Wicksteed Leisure Limited Manufactured by Wicksteed Leisure Ltd
Surface: Wet Pour
Risk score as
low as possible
No remedial
tasks
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Primary Items
Rocker - Seesaw
Standards:
EN 1176-1:2008, EN 1176-6:2008
The item is not compliant with the requirements of the relevant
standards.
Inn
ate
ris
k l
ev
el A
ctu
al r
isk
lev
el
Risk level:
2
Remedial tasks:
4
Low
Potential risk score
reduction:
Model Wicksteed Leisure Limited Manufactured by Wicksteed Leisure Ltd
Surface: Wet Pour
There is significant corrosion on this item.
Finding
Finding Photos
Tasks
De-scale back to good metal and coat with lead free paint, using appropriate
precautions. Repairs may be necessary where corrosion is severe.
Description
4
Risk score:
Risk level:
Low
Note
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Primary Items
The surface is cracking.
Finding
Finding Photos
Tasks
Repair.
Description
6
Risk score:
Risk level:
Low
Note
There is a head entrapment.
Finding
Finding Photos
Tasks
No reasonably practicable action is identified.
Description
4
Risk score:
Risk level:
Low
Note
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Primary Items
The ground clearance exceeds the minimum permitted of 230 mm, there being no
damper fitted.
Finding
Finding Photos
Tasks
Adjust.
Description
4
Risk score:
Risk level:
Low
Note
Rocker - Tortoise
Standards:
The item meets with the requirements of the relevant standards.
Inn
ate
ris
k l
ev
el A
ctu
al r
isk
lev
el
Risk level:
Very low
Model Wicksteed Leisure Limited Manufactured by Wicksteed Leisure Ltd
Surface: Wet Pour
Risk score as
low as possible
No remedial
tasks
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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.
EN1176Notes–SummaryofRequirements
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:
EN1176Notes–SummaryofRequirements
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
ROUTINEMAINTENANCE*Basicroutinemaintenancedetailsshouldbesuppliedbythemanufacturer
CORRECTIVEMAINTENANCE*Thiscoversremedialworkandrepairsasrequired�*Alterationsshouldonlybecarriedoutafterconsultation&agreementwiththe
supplieroracompetentperson
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