Checklist template

Attraction and play equipment safety inspection

A ready-to-use checklist with 120 items in 6 sections, covering Daily inspection, Padding and nets, Rules and signage, Staff supervision, Incident response, Records. Use it as-is in Bindy, or adapt it to your own standards in minutes.

  • 6 Sections
  • 120 Items
  • 99 Yes / No checks
  • 7 Scored ratings
  • 134 Points

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1. Daily inspection 25 items

  1. A written pre-opening checklist was completed today for each attraction before guests were admitted Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Each checklist carries the inspector's signature and the time of the inspection Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Trampoline beds show no holes, tears or frayed stitching Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Every trampoline spring is present and hooked at both ends Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Trampoline frames viewed from underneath show no bent members or cracked welds Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Soft play platforms and tunnels show no exposed bolts, sharp edges or broken plastic Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Slide surfaces are free of cracks, with the run-out area clear Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Holds on the sampled climbing routes do not spin when turned by hand Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Auto-belay webbing retracts fully and shows no cuts or fraying Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Auto-belay carabiner gates close and lock by themselves Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Harness buckles and stitching are intact on the harnesses in use Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Helmets in use are free of cracks, with working chin straps Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Inflatables are fully inflated and anchored at every tie-down point Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Blower tubes on inflatables are tied tight with the blower guarded from guests Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Brakes, steering and seat belts were checked on each go-kart before the first race Yes / No 1 pt
  16. The remote shutdown of the go-karts was tested before opening Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Trolleys, lanyards and the continuous belay of the ropes course or zip line were inspected before opening Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Emergency stop buttons on powered attractions were tested this morning Yes / No 1 pt
  19. Swivels, chains and hanging obstacles of the ninja course are secure when pulled Yes / No 1 pt
  20. The foam pit was swept by hand for hard objects before opening Yes / No 1 pt
  21. Airbag pressure reads within the manufacturer's range on its gauge Yes / No 1 pt
  22. An attraction with a defect found before opening is tagged out of service until repaired Yes / No 1 pt
  23. Attractions covered by this inspection Number
  24. Defects found during this inspection Number
  25. Condition of the equipment inspected Rating
    • No defect 5 pts
    • Minor defects not affecting safe use 3 pts
    • A defect that requires closing an attraction 1 pt

2. Padding and nets 19 items

  1. Frame pads cover every spring and frame member with no gap Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Pads are strapped down and do not shift when stepped on Yes / No 1 pt
  3. The frame cannot be felt when a pad is pressed with the hand Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Pad covers have no tear exposing the foam Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Wall padding behind angled trampolines and dunk goals is intact Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Columns and posts inside or beside play areas are padded to above head height Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Netting around courts and raised play levels has no hole a child's hand could pass through Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Net fastenings are intact along the full edge of each panel Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Overhead netting above the courts is intact Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Impact mats under climbing walls cover the full fall zone Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Seams between impact mats are closed with no gap Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Landing mats are in place at every slide exit Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Floor padding in the soft play area has no lifted seam Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Go-kart track barriers are linked together with no gap Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Entry and exit mats are in place at each inflatable Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Damaged pads were replaced with manufacturer parts, with no tape repairs Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Pads and net panels needing repair Number
  18. Condition of the padding Rating
    • Intact throughout 5 pts
    • Worn but still covering 3 pts
    • Gaps or exposed frame 1 pt
  19. Condition of the netting Rating
    • Intact throughout 5 pts
    • Small holes or loose fastenings 3 pts
    • Large holes or detached panels 1 pt

3. Rules and signage 18 items

  1. A rules sign is posted at the entrance of each attraction Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Rules signs are at eye level and lit well enough to read Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Rules signs include pictograms for children who do not read Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Height, age or weight limits are posted at each attraction that has them Yes / No 1 pt
  5. A measuring station stands at the entrance of each attraction with a height limit Yes / No 1 pt
  6. The measuring marks agree with a tape measure Yes / No 1 pt
  7. The rule of one jumper per trampoline is posted on the trampoline courts Yes / No 1 pt
  8. The foam pit sign shows a feet-first landing with head-first dives prohibited Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Clip-in instructions are posted at each auto-belay lane Yes / No 1 pt
  10. A belay gate or barrier blocks the base of each auto-belay lane when the lanyard is not in use Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Flag signals are posted at the go-kart track Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Closed-toe shoes and tied-back hair are required by sign at the go-kart track Yes / No 1 pt
  13. The maximum number of users is posted on each inflatable Yes / No 1 pt
  14. A health notice (pregnancy, heart, back and neck conditions) is posted at the entrance of physical attractions Yes / No 1 pt
  15. The footwear rule (grip socks, bare feet or shoes) is posted for each attraction Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Signs tell guests to empty pockets and remove jewelry and lanyards Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Attractions missing a rules sign Number
  18. Rules signage across the attractions Rating
    • Complete and legible 5 pts
    • Present but worn or poorly placed 3 pts
    • Missing at one or more attractions 1 pt

4. Staff supervision 18 items

  1. Three attendants sampled each have a signed training record for the attraction they are operating Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Two attendants asked during the visit gave the correct height limit and maximum number of users for their attraction Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Operators of powered attractions meet the minimum age set by the manufacturer or local regulation Yes / No 1 pt
  4. The operator of each powered attraction stays within arm's reach of the emergency stop Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Children close to the height limit are measured before they are admitted Yes / No 1 pt
  6. The attendant checks the fit of every climber's harness before the climber leaves the ground Yes / No 1 pt
  7. The attendant confirms the auto-belay is clipped to the harness loop before each climb Yes / No 1 pt
  8. The track attendant checks each driver's seat belt and helmet before the green signal Yes / No 1 pt
  9. The inflatable attendant keeps users of similar size together Yes / No 1 pt
  10. An employee walks through the inside of the soft play structure at the interval set by company policy Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Mirrors or cameras cover the areas the attendant cannot see from the assigned position Yes / No 1 pt
  12. An attendant leaves the position only when a relief has taken over Yes / No 1 pt
  13. At least one employee on shift holds a current first aid and CPR certificate Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Adults accompany children in the toddler zone as the posted rule requires Yes / No 1 pt
  15. The number of attendants at each attraction meets the minimum written in its operating procedure Yes / No 1 pt
  16. A pre-shift safety briefing was held today with its topic recorded Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Attendants on duty at the attractions Number
  18. Safety checks by attendants observed (height, harness, belts) Rating
    • Done for every guest 5 pts
    • Done for most guests 3 pts
    • Skipped 1 pt

5. Incident response 20 items

  1. A first aid kit is kept within reach of the attractions Yes / No 1 pt
  2. The first aid kit was checked and restocked within the last month, as shown on its tag Yes / No 1 pt
  3. The defibrillator shows its ready indicator Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Expiry date of the defibrillator pads Date
  5. An attendant asked during the visit said a guest with a suspected neck or back injury is not to be moved Yes / No 1 pt
  6. The emergency call procedure is posted at the front desk with the address of the site Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Attendants know the stop-play signal used across the attractions Yes / No 1 pt
  8. A rescue kit for lowering a stranded climber or rider is kept at the climbing wall, ropes course or zip line Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Employees trained to carry out a rescue at height are on shift while those attractions are open Yes / No 1 pt
  10. An incident report is completed on the day of every injury Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Incident reports name the attraction, the exact location, the attendant on duty and witnesses Yes / No 1 pt
  12. The attraction is inspected after an incident and the result is written down before it reopens Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Video of an incident is saved as company policy requires Yes / No 1 pt
  14. The parent or guardian of an injured minor is informed, with the time recorded Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Serious incidents are reported to the authority and the insurer as required by local regulation Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Attendants can describe how inflatables are evacuated when a blower stops Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Incidents recorded in the last 30 days Number
  18. Incidents in the last 30 days that required an ambulance Number
  19. Date of the last emergency drill Date
  20. Readiness of staff to respond to an injury Rating
    • Equipment in place and staff sure of the steps 5 pts
    • Equipment in place but staff unsure 3 pts
    • Equipment missing 1 pt

6. Records 20 items

  1. Pre-opening checklists for the last 30 days are on file Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Days in the last 30 with no checklist on file Number
  3. The manufacturer's manual for each attraction is kept on site Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Each attraction has a maintenance log showing the date, the repair, the part and the technician Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Weekly and monthly inspections are completed on the manufacturer's schedule Yes / No 1 pt
  6. The annual inspection by a third party or the authority is current Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Date of the last third-party inspection Date
  8. Deficiencies from the last third-party inspection are closed with proof of repair Yes / No 1 pt
  9. The operating permit is current where required by local regulation Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Expiry date of the operating permit Date
  11. Auto-belays are within the factory service date shown on their labels Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Harnesses, helmets and ropes carry an identification number and appear on a retirement log Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Go-kart maintenance is logged by kart number Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Incidents are reviewed monthly by attraction, with the actions taken recorded Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Manufacturer safety bulletins and recalls are filed with the action taken Yes / No 1 pt
  16. The out-of-service tag log shows the dates each attraction was closed and reopened Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Changes to an attraction were made only with the manufacturer's written approval Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Name of the manager on duty Short text
  19. Overall safety rating of the attractions Rating
    • Excellent 5 pts
    • Good 4 pts
    • Fair 3 pts
    • Poor 1 pt
  20. Comments and corrective actions Comments

About this template

This checklist is part of the Bindy template library. Yes / No checks score 1 point when met; ratings score the points shown for each option. The overall score is the percentage of points earned, with N/A answers excluded. In Bindy you can add photos, assign corrective actions, require sign-off and compare results across sites.

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