Outdoor Fitness Equipment Check Lists - Wicksteed Leisure Limited

OutdoorFitnessEquipmentRoutineInspectionChecklist 1Xerscape EquipmentInspection guidelines for Xerscape or alternative fitness equipment ranges.1. Check that all fastenings are secure. Completed on:Action required / /2. Check that there are no hazards on or around the equipment, such as broken parts or debris .Action required / /3. Check that ground clearance levels are maintained.Photocopies of theseguidelines will provide youwith a valuable aid to recordkeeping.RoutineinspectionThis should be carried out everyweek or more frequently if thesite is subject to heavy use orvandalism, is located by the coastor is in an area susceptible toatmospheric pollution.The inspection of the equipmentshould be carried out by acompetent person in strictaccordance with the manufacturer’sinstructions. The level ofcompetence required will vary withthe task.Site NameAction required / /4. Check that foundations are not exposed.Action required / /5. Check that there are no sharp edges, missing parts, excessive wear to moving parts and that the equipment is structurallysound.Inspection Date/ /Action required / /In coastal areas, if salt spray is evident on the equipment, recommend steam cleaning.Whilst Outdoor Fitness Equipment falls outside the scope of EN1176 and EN957, maintenance inspections shouldgenerally be carried out in accordance with BS EN1176 part 1. This will ensure that a minimum level of performance ismaintained.This checklist is for guidance only and is not intended as a definitive list. Each play area must be inspected on its own merits, taking intoaccount potential hazards pertaining to its individual location, natural and manmade features and specific equipment.Wicksteed Inspection Checklists can be downloaded from www.wicksteed.co.uk to assist you with your playground inspection recordkeeping.Customer Services, Wicksteed Leisure Limited, Digby Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 8YJTelephone: 01536 517028 Fax: 01536 410633 E-mail: customerservices@wicksteed.co.uk Website: www.wicksteed.co.uk

OutdoorFitnessEquipmentIndependentAnnual InspectionChecklist3Xerscape EquipmentInspection guidelines for Xerscape or alternative fitness equipment ranges.1. All equipment, foundations and surfacing should be checked for the effects of weathering and any evidence of corrosion.2. Additions and/or replacement components should be checked to ensure that conformance to design is maintained.3. Past repairs carried out should be checked to ensure the level of safety has been maintained.To assist you in keeping full and accurate records, space is provided below for you to note recommendations for remedial workthat are made following an Annual Inspection and to confirm that each task has been attended to.RecommendationCompleted on:Photocopies of theseguidelines will provide youwith a valuable aid to recordkeeping.IndependentAnnual InspectionA major inspection should becarried out at least once a year.This should be carried out by aqualified inspector. Wicksteed’sInspection, Risk Assessment and,if required, DDA Audit services areat your disposal. This is a nondismantlinginspection, but a listof recommendations, includinga grading of the severity of anypotential risks, is produced for yourguidance.1 / /Site Name2 / /3 / /4 / /5 / /6 / /Inspection Date/ /Notes:-Installation, inspection and maintenance details are available prior to orders being placed.Inspection and maintenance may need to be carried out daily due to factors such as the equipment’s age, heavy usage, vandalismsusceptability, or if installed in a coastal or polluted environment.When replacing parts they must comply with the manufacturers` specifications. In order to maintain British or European KitemarkCertification, as well as Wicksteed’s guarantee against structural failure, it is essential that only Wicksteed components are fitted toWicksteed products.Owners of exercise equipment should set up a Safety Management and Record System for all equipment - recording details ofequipment type, manufacturer, details of annual inspections and risk assessments.Wicksteed can confirm that no dangerous substances are used in the company’s exercise equipment that could cause adverse healtheffects to the users.Whilst Outdoor Fitness Equipment falls outside the scope of EN1176 and EN957, maintenance inspections should generallybe carried out in accordance with BS EN1176 part 1. This will ensure that a minimum level of performance is maintained.This checklist is for guidance only and is not intended as a definitive list. Each play area must be inspected on its own merits, taking into accountpotential hazards pertaining to its individual location, natural and manmade features and specific equipment.Wicksteed Inspection Checklists can be downloaded from www.wicksteed.co.uk to assist you with your playground inspection record keeping.Customer Services, Wicksteed Leisure Limited, Digby Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 8YJTelephone: 01536 517028 Fax: 01536 410633 E-mail: customerservices@wicksteed.co.uk Website: www.wicksteed.co.uk