Table 1

Checklist requirements

Requirements to reduce injuries from falls
1. Fall height within equipment is less than or equal to 2.5 m
2. Surface is appropriate to the maximum safe fall height (up to 2.5 m loose fill or rubber matting surface, 2 m for solid tiles, 0.25 m for hard surfaces)
3. Impact absorbing surface extends out to the edge of the operating area, 2 m from fixed equipment and 3 m from moving equipment
4. Compliance with guard rail requirements
5. Compliance with fall variable requirements for access ways
6. Compliance with hand grip and seating surface heights for swings
7. Compliance with fall variable requirements for slides
8. Tubing used in construction of climbing frames has an outside diameter between 19 mm and 38 mm
Requirements to reduce injuries from being struck by equipment
1. A circulation area of more than 2 m beyond the operating area for moving equipment and1.5 m from static equipment, to be free of buildings, paths, etc
2. Compliance with clearance and seat design requirements for swings