1.Administrative Roles  
2.School Nurse Responsibilities 
3.Instructor Responsibilities 
4.Student & Parent Responsibilities 
5.General Safety Recommendations 
 
1.Internal General Building 
2.External General Building 
3.Specific Building 
4.General & Specialized Classrooms  
5.Playgrounds/Outdoor  Areas 
 
1.Routine Emergency Care 
2.Emergency Preparedness Plan 
 
 
 
 
Section II: Safety Guideline Checklist (cont.) 

Playground/Outdoor Recreation Areas 
Injuries caused by falls from playground equipment to a hard and unyielding surface are a common occurrence.   Most playground and outdoor recreation injuries are caused by preventable hazards.  Safety measures to prevent these hazards are outlined in this section. 
Checklists included in this section relate to playground area and structures, playground activities, and bleachers. Corrective actions for potential problems in these areas may be located through the safety resources agencies listed in the Resources section of this guide. 
   

 

A. Playground Area and Structures OK Potential  
Problem		 Recommended Action/Plan for Improvment Date  
Corrected
Playground area is clear of vehicular traffic         
Playground area and structures meet ADA accessibility requirements         
Playground area is free of protruding tree branches         
Playground area is properly fenced         
Proper protective surfaces under playground equipment         
Painted surfaces are not chipping and in good condition         
Structures firmly anchored         
Nuts and bolts are tight         
Well-maintained and in good repair         
Free of hazardous debris         
Free of sharp edges         
Free of surface irregularities         
Free of excess water buildup         
Free of cracks and rusted surfaces         
No entrapment hazards         
Adequate height and width of structure         
Crawl spaces and openings are large enough to allow free passage by an adult         
No protrusions and/or entanglement hazards         
Ladders or climbers have tight rungs or nonslip steps         
Slides secured and in good repair; free of cracks or rusted areas         
Swings and swing seats are secured and in good repair; free of cracks or rusted areas         
Sandboxes clear of debris and covered at night         
Other        
B. Playground Activities OK Potential Problem Recommended Action/Plan for Improvement  Date 
Corrected
Documentation stating that safety rules have been discussed with students        
Plans are in place to assist students with disabilities and others who may need extra help during an emergency        
Age-appropriate activities        
Activities are supervised; ratio of supervisors to students is manageable        
Appropriate number of students for activities        
Appropriate number of students on particular structures        
First aid kit is adequately stocked and readily accessible        
Documentation of first aid training for supervisors        
Other        
C. Bleachers OK Potential  
Problem		 Recommended Action/Plan for Improvement  Date 
Corrected
Accessible seating areas meeting ADA guidelines are provided        
Structural soundness        
Well-maintained and in good repair        
Nonslip surface/treads        
Appropriate height        
Other        
Signature of evaluator: Date: 

 

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