Annual Inspection Boddington Parish Council Boddington Village Hall Play Area Warwick Road, Upper Boddington, Northamptonshire, NN11 6DH
Risk Assessment Matrix Probability>> 5 Very High VL L M H VH 4 High VL L M H H 3 Moderate VL L L M M 2 Low VL L L L L 1 Very Low VL VL VL VL VL Very Low Low Moderate High Very High 1 2 3 4 5 Severity>> Probability Score Probability of Occurrence 1 Very Low No significant probability; lightning Strike 2 Low Minimal probability of occurrence. Requires significant factor or combination of factors to take place. Significant increase in intensity of use. 3 Moderate Moderate probability. An added factor is needed to cause an accident. Designed use is unlikely to be problematic, additional factor is required. Covers or guards loose, removed or vandalised. Absent guard rail or barrier at high levels 4 High High probability. Accident is probable without any added factor. Glass contaminant in loose fill surface. Exposed sharp edges on equipment. 5 Very High Very High probability. If the situation is not addressed an accident is almost certain. Severely worn chains/shackles. Severely damaged surfacing within impact area Severity Score Severity of injury 1 Very Low No injury likely e.g. damaged or soiled clothing, minor bruising 2 Low Minor injury Laceration or bruising requiring first aid only 3 Moderate Injury requiring medical intervention e.g. laceration requiring stitches, sprain, fracture of small bones of hand or foot. 4 High Serious injury including hospitalisation for observation e.g. concussion, fracture of long bones of leg/arm, back/neck injuries, fractured skull. 5 Very High Severe injury involving the potential for permanent disability e.g. amputation, loss of sight, spinal injury, fatality. NB: When we inspect we only see a snapshot of the current condition of the equipment. It is the operator s responsibility to ensure that there is a continuing level of maintenance to keep the equipment in good working order and the site fit for use. BS EN 1176:2008 Parts 1-11 (Playground equipment and surfacing) BS EN 14974 (Facilities for users of roller sports equipment) BS EN 15312 (Free access multi-sports equipment) BS 10075 (Specification for Parkour Equipment)
Site Information Inspection Ref: 260129 Site Ref: 22383 Customer Order No: None Annual Inspection - 16 June 2016 at 13:18 Inspector: John-Aris Hirst (RPII Annual Inspector) Risk Assessment: 12 - Moderate Risk Location: The site is located in an area of public open space and is not directly overlooked by any properties in the local community. Disabled Access: Generally accessible; an area accessible to most but not all people even when help is at hand. Page 3
4 - Very Low Risk Item: Ancillary Items - Bench Manufacturer: Owner/Operator Surface Type: N/A Equipment N/A Surface Area N/A Ref/Part Number: Total Findings: 1 Finding 1 This item is satisfactory - no work required 4 - Very Low Risk Item: Ancillary Items - Litter Bin Manufacturer: Owner/Operator Surface Type: N/A Equipment N/A Surface Area N/A Ref/Part Number: Total Findings: 1 Finding 1 This item is satisfactory - no work required Page 4
8 - Low Risk Item: Ancillary Items - Site General Manufacturer: Owner/Operator Surface Type: N/A Equipment N/A Surface Area N/A Ref/Part Number: Total Findings: 3 Finding 1 There are weeds/vegetation growth between or around the edges of the surfacing - Remove weeds/vegetation growth Finding 2 There is algae or moss growth on the surface resulting in slippery conditions - Clean and treat appropriately Finding 3 There are gaps opening in between the tiles - Monitor for any further deterioration and repair as required Page 5
9 - Low Risk Item: Manufacturer: Surface Type: Equipment Surface Area Activity Equipment - Multi Play (Junior) Wicksteed Playgrounds Rubber Tiles No Yes Ref/Part Number: Total Findings: 7 Life Expectancy: 5-10 Years Finding 1 The adjacent foliage is overhanging - Cut back and maintain Finding 2 The surfacing around the item is damaged - Repair the damaged areas of surfacing Finding 3 The rubber tiles are separating and have become detached in places - Repair damaged areas of surfacing Finding 4 There is/are finger entrapment/s in the platforms and the item fails to meet the requirements of BS EN 1176:2008 Part 1 4.2.7.6 Entrapment of fingers - Monitor use Finding 5 The item fails to meet the requirements of BS EN 1176:2008 Part 1 4.2.7.2 for head and neck entrapment in the net climber - Monitor use Finding 6 A number of half rounds are not secure - Secure all loose fixings Finding 7 There are post caps missing from the item - Replace missing post caps Page 6
4 - Very Low Risk Item: Manufacturer: Surface Type: Equipment Surface Area Activity Equipment - Climbing Frame Wicksteed Playgrounds Rubber Tiles Yes Yes Ref/Part Number: Total Findings: 1 Life Expectancy: 5-10 Years Finding 1 This item is satisfactory - no work required 8 - Low Risk Item: Rotor Play - Roundabout Manufacturer: Wicksteed Playgrounds Surface Type: Carpet System Equipment No Surface Area Yes Ref/Part Number: Total Findings: 4 Life Expectancy: 3-5 Years Finding 1 The plywood seat supports have deteriorated and may affect the strength of the seat - Replace the affected elements Finding 2 The distance between the underside of the roundabout platform and the playing surface is less than 60mm and contravenes the requirements of BS EN 1176 Part 5 which requires that the distance be maintained between 60mm-110mm for the entire circumference of the roundabout - Monitor Use Finding 3 The safety surface under or around this unit has been damaged - Monitor for any further deterioration and repair as required Finding 4 There is surface corrosion present on the item - Consider treating and repainting the item Page 7
12 - Moderate Risk Item: Swings - 1 Bay 2 Seat (Cradle) Manufacturer: Wicksteed Playgrounds Surface Type: Carpet System Equipment No Surface Area Yes Ref/Part Number: Total Findings: 10 Life Expectancy: 3-5 Years Finding 1 There is an insect nest at the base of the item - Consider treating and removing to prevent damage to the equipment or users Finding 2 There is surface corrosion present on the item - Consider treating and repainting the item Finding 3 Crucifix or T connectors should have at least two complete chain links through the connector to meet with the manufacturers recommendations - Rectify installation to ensure at least two complete links are through the connectors Finding 4 The connecting links are in excess of 8.6mm and less than 12mm and fail the requirements of BS EN 1176: 2008 Part 1; clause 4.2.13, Chains - Monitor use and replace with compliant connectors at the next maintenance cycle Finding 5 The seat has minor damage or wear - Monitor for any further deterioration and replace as required Finding 6 The seat frames are corroding heavily in places - Repair or replace the affected elements Finding 7 There is some chain wear - Monitor for any further deterioration and replace when 40% worn Finding 8 There is some wear to the shackles. - Monitor for any further deterioration and replace when 40% worn Finding 9 There are caps missing from the underside of the seats - Replace missing caps under the seats Finding 10 There is some graffiti present - Remove the graffiti Page 8
Findings continued for Swings - 1 Bay 2 Seat (Cradle) 8 - Low Risk Item: Swings - 1 Bay 2 Seat (Flat) Manufacturer: Wicksteed Playgrounds Surface Type: Rubber Tiles Equipment No Surface Area Yes Ref/Part Number: Total Findings: 5 Life Expectancy: 3-5 Years Finding 1 The tree canopy overhangs the equipment forming a hard object within the free space of the equipment in contravention of the requirements of BS EN 1176 Part 2 - Cut back the overhanging tree Finding 2 The chain openings are in excess of the 8.6mm as recommended by BS EN 1176 - Monitor use and replace with compliant chains during next maintenance cycle. Finding 3 There is surface corrosion present on the item - Consider treating and repainting the item Finding 4 There is some wear to the anti wrap mechanism - Monitor for any further deterioration and replace as required Finding 5 The seats are too close to each other as defined in BS EN 1176 Part 2; this is a low risk failure and no remedial action is required - Monitor use Page 9
Findings Information 6 - Low Risk (Finding 1) Item: Ancillary Items - Site General Risk Level: L - Low Risk Manufacturer: Owner/Operator Surface: N/A There are weeds/vegetation growth between or around the edges of the surfacing Remove weeds/vegetation growth 8 - Low Risk (Finding 2) Item: Ancillary Items - Site General Risk Level: L - Low Risk Manufacturer: Owner/Operator Surface: N/A There is algae or moss growth on the surface resulting in slippery conditions Clean and treat appropriately Page 10
6 - Low Risk (Finding 3) Item: Ancillary Items - Site General Risk Level: L - Low Risk Manufacturer: Owner/Operator Surface: N/A There are gaps opening in between the tiles Monitor for any further deterioration and repair as required 6 - Low Risk (Finding 1) Item: Activity Equipment - Multi Play (Junior) Risk Level: L - Low Risk Manufacturer: Wicksteed Playgrounds Surface: Rubber Tiles The adjacent foliage is overhanging Cut back and maintain Page 11
8 - Low Risk (Finding 2) Item: Activity Equipment - Multi Play (Junior) Risk Level: L - Low Risk Manufacturer: Wicksteed Playgrounds Surface: Rubber Tiles The surfacing around the item is damaged Repair the damaged areas of surfacing 9 - Low Risk (Finding 3) Item: Activity Equipment - Multi Play (Junior) Risk Level: L - Low Risk Manufacturer: Wicksteed Playgrounds Surface: Rubber Tiles The rubber tiles are separating and have become detached in places Repair damaged areas of surfacing Page 12
5 - Very Low Risk (Finding 4) Item: Activity Equipment - Multi Play (Junior) Risk Level: V - Very Low Risk Manufacturer: Wicksteed Playgrounds Surface: Rubber Tiles There is/are finger entrapment/s in the platforms and the item fails to meet the requirements of BS EN 1176:2008 Part 1 4.2.7.6 Entrapment of fingers Monitor use 5 - Very Low Risk (Finding 5) Item: Activity Equipment - Multi Play (Junior) Risk Level: V - Very Low Risk Manufacturer: Wicksteed Playgrounds Surface: Rubber Tiles The item fails to meet the requirements of BS EN 1176:2008 Part 1 4.2.7.2 for head and neck entrapment in the net climber Monitor use Page 13
6 - Low Risk (Finding 6) Item: Activity Equipment - Multi Play (Junior) Risk Level: L - Low Risk Manufacturer: Wicksteed Playgrounds Surface: Rubber Tiles A number of half rounds are not secure Secure all loose fixings 6 - Low Risk (Finding 7) Item: Activity Equipment - Multi Play (Junior) Risk Level: L - Low Risk Manufacturer: Wicksteed Playgrounds Surface: Rubber Tiles There are post caps missing from the item Replace missing post caps Page 14
8 - Low Risk (Finding 1) Item: Rotor Play - Roundabout Risk Level: L - Low Risk The plywood seat supports have deteriorated and may affect the strength of the seat Replace the affected elements 6 - Low Risk (Finding 2) Item: Rotor Play - Roundabout Risk Level: L - Low Risk The distance between the underside of the roundabout platform and the playing surface is less than 60mm and contravenes the requirements of BS EN 1176 Part 5 which requires that the distance be maintained between 60mm-110mm for the entire circumference of the roundabout Monitor Use Page 15
4 - Very Low Risk (Finding 3) Item: Rotor Play - Roundabout Risk Level: V - Very Low Risk The safety surface under or around this unit has been damaged Monitor for any further deterioration and repair as required 6 - Low Risk (Finding 4) Item: Rotor Play - Roundabout Risk Level: L - Low Risk There is surface corrosion present on the item Consider treating and repainting the item Page 16
6 - Low Risk (Finding 1) Item: Swings - 1 Bay 2 Seat (Cradle) Risk Level: L - Low Risk There is an insect nest at the base of the item Consider treating and removing to prevent damage to the equipment or users 6 - Low Risk (Finding 2) Item: Swings - 1 Bay 2 Seat (Cradle) Risk Level: L - Low Risk There is surface corrosion present on the item Consider treating and repainting the item Page 17
8 - Low Risk (Finding 3) Item: Swings - 1 Bay 2 Seat (Cradle) Risk Level: L - Low Risk Crucifix or T connectors should have at least two complete chain links through the connector to meet with the manufacturers recommendations Rectify installation to ensure at least two complete links are through the connectors 5 - Very Low Risk (Finding 4) Item: Swings - 1 Bay 2 Seat (Cradle) Risk Level: V - Very Low Risk The connecting links are in excess of 8.6mm and less than 12mm and fail the requirements of BS EN 1176: 2008 Part 1; clause 4.2.13, Chains Monitor use and replace with compliant connectors at the next maintenance cycle Page 18
6 - Low Risk (Finding 5) Item: Swings - 1 Bay 2 Seat (Cradle) Risk Level: L - Low Risk The seat has minor damage or wear Monitor for any further deterioration and replace as required Page 19
12 - Moderate Risk (Finding 6) Item: Swings - 1 Bay 2 Seat (Cradle) Risk Level: M - Moderate Risk The seat frames are corroding heavily in places Repair or replace the affected elements Page 20
6 - Low Risk (Finding 7) Item: Swings - 1 Bay 2 Seat (Cradle) Risk Level: L - Low Risk There is some chain wear Monitor for any further deterioration and replace when 40% worn 6 - Low Risk (Finding 8) Item: Swings - 1 Bay 2 Seat (Cradle) Risk Level: L - Low Risk There is some wear to the shackles. Monitor for any further deterioration and replace when 40% worn Page 21
6 - Low Risk (Finding 9) Item: Swings - 1 Bay 2 Seat (Cradle) Risk Level: L - Low Risk There are caps missing from the underside of the seats Replace missing caps under the seats 2 - Very Low Risk (Finding 10) Item: Swings - 1 Bay 2 Seat (Cradle) Risk Level: V - Very Low Risk There is some graffiti present Remove the graffiti Page 22
8 - Low Risk (Finding 1) Item: Swings - 1 Bay 2 Seat (Flat) Risk Level: L - Low Risk Manufacturer: Wicksteed Playgrounds Surface: Rubber Tiles The tree canopy overhangs the equipment forming a hard object within the free space of the equipment in contravention of the requirements of BS EN 1176 Part 2 Cut back the overhanging tree 4 - Very Low Risk (Finding 2) Item: Swings - 1 Bay 2 Seat (Flat) Risk Level: V - Very Low Risk Manufacturer: Wicksteed Playgrounds Surface: Rubber Tiles The chain openings are in excess of the 8.6mm as recommended by BS EN 1176 Monitor use and replace with compliant chains during next maintenance cycle. Page 23
6 - Low Risk (Finding 3) Item: Swings - 1 Bay 2 Seat (Flat) Risk Level: L - Low Risk Manufacturer: Wicksteed Playgrounds Surface: Rubber Tiles There is surface corrosion present on the item Consider treating and repainting the item 6 - Low Risk (Finding 4) Item: Swings - 1 Bay 2 Seat (Flat) Risk Level: L - Low Risk Manufacturer: Wicksteed Playgrounds Surface: Rubber Tiles There is some wear to the anti wrap mechanism Monitor for any further deterioration and replace as required Page 24
4 - Very Low Risk (Finding 5) Item: Swings - 1 Bay 2 Seat (Flat) Risk Level: V - Very Low Risk Manufacturer: Wicksteed Playgrounds Surface: Rubber Tiles The seats are too close to each other as defined in BS EN 1176 Part 2; this is a low risk failure and no remedial action is required Monitor use Page 25