With summer around the corner and pupils choosing to spend break times in the sunshine, Gary Bridge, installations manager at Sovereign, gives his expert advice on maintenance for a safe play environment.
“From ropes and wooden frames to nuts and bolts, there are a number of components that require routine checks and inspection on play equipment. If maintained correctly, any potential risks, including debris, loose nuts, bolts or fixings, and corrosion, can be spotted at an early stage and addressed immediately.
“A survey by RPII found that the majority of respondents were aware that play equipment should have a detailed and documented inspection by a suitably competent person. However less than a quarter said a qualified RPII inspector delivered the inspection. More than a third indicated the only inspection or maintenance carried out was by their school caretaker or site manager.
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