Inspection Tool Kit for Playgrounds

On playgrounds, safety is paramount. Ensuring that children remain injury-free while having fun is as crucial as fostering their carefree spirit. With a Playground Inspection Tool Kit, you have the tools necessary to oversee playground safety effectively. This kit comprises all the vital tools utilized by Certified Playground Inspectors, including:

- Tool Kit Carrying Bag: Facilitates easy transportation of tools between locations.

- 2” x 2” Flat Surface Criteria: Aids inspectors in identifying small, potentially dangerous surface irregularities that could pose tripping hazards.

- Level: An essential tool for verifying surface evenness, ensuring proper equipment installation, checking accessibility, and enhancing overall playground safety.

- Measuring Tape: Ensures playground equipment and safety surfaces adhere to size regulations, such as fall heights, safety zones, and clearances.

- Slide Radius and Length Gauge: Confirms that the slide’s curves and length comply with safety standards and manufacturer guidelines, focusing on curvature and overall length.

- Angle Finder: Enables precise measurement of angles on playground surfaces and equipment, essential for evaluating slide slopes and climbing features.

- Neoprene Rods and Gap Gauge: Simulates a child’s body part to check potential crush and shear points, preventing injury by ensuring sufficient space is available.

- Hand Grip Template: Ensures handles and bars on playground equipment maintain the proper size and shape for a secure grip during play activities like climbing or swinging.

- Partially Bound Opening Probe: Measures U or V-shaped openings to assess risks of head and neck entrapment, commonly referred to as “The Fish Probe.”

- Projection Gauges (Set of Four): Evaluates protrusions such as bolts, screws, or sharp edges that could cause injury.

- Head Probe: Designed to replicate the size and shape of a child’s head to evaluate entrapment risks.

- Torso Probe: Determines if openings in equipment could trap a child’s torso.

Armed with this comprehensive set of tools, you can significantly increase the safety and appeal of your playground, ensuring many years of secure play for children.