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External Grounds and Sporting Field Inspection Checklist: Quarterly

The following checklist is a guide for safety checks on all fields to ensure the safety of everyone on the field, coaches, officials, and designated volunteers.
MaintainX
07/22/2022

External Grounds and Sporting Field Inspection Checklist: Quarterly

The following checklist is a guide for safety checks on all fields to ensure the safety of everyone on the field, coaches, officials, and designated volunteers.

    Date:

    Workplace:

    Area being inspected:

    Name of person conducting assessment:

    General workplace grounds

    Building entrances and doorways are free from obstructions

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Grounds are free from rubbish and debris (including underneath buildings)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Trees and shrubs are free of dead or overhanding branches

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Grass has been mowed

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Fences are in good condition (e.g. no holes)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Gates are in good condition and are able to be secured

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Ground surfaces are even in good condition with no cracks, dips, or holes

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Changes in surface level have been highlighted (e.g. with yellow paint)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Drains are covered with grates

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Drains and gutters are free from debris

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Outdoor lighting

    Outdoor lighting is in good working order

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Re-bound walls

    Wall and footings are in good condition, free from damage, cracks, rust, and corrosion

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    No items are fixed to the re-bound walls (e.g. basketball / netball rings etc.)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Sports oval

    Oval surface is level and in a good condition

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Fixed goal posts are secure and free from corrosion, damage, or rust

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Oval has no protruding objects on surface

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    General workplace signage

    Workplace entrance is clearly marked

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    ‘No Smoking’ signage is clearly displayed at all entrances to the workplace

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Signage at the front gate instructing all visitors to report to the general office is clearly displayed and legible at front gate to school

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Signage at the general office to notify all persons undertaking work to undergo an induction is clearly displayed and legible

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) label is clearly displayed and legible on all buildings where ACM has been identified

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    HAZCHEM Signage is located at the main entrance to the property (if applicable

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Traffic

    Road surfaces are even and in good condition (e.g. no potholes or dips)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Barriers to protect pedestrian walkways/pathways are in good condition and are free from rust and corrosion

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Designated parking areas are clearly marked

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Designated disabled parking areas are clearly marked

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    ‘No Parking’ areas are clearly marked

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Emergency service access and parking areas are clearly marked

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Road directional signage is clearly marked

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Speed signage is displayed and legible

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Pedestrian crossings are clearly marked

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Outdoor shed/storage area

    Work benches are clean and free from debris

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Storage racks are in good condition (e.g. no bowed shelves)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Frequently used, heavy and bulky items are stored within easy reach (between waist and shoulder height)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Items are stored so that they are not at risk of falling

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Entrance, doorways, and floors are kept free from obstructions (e.g. boxes)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Floors are clean (e.g. free from rubbish) and not slippery

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Doors locks are able to be easily opened

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Safe Work Procedures are displayed next to items of static/ fixed plant

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Electrically powered plant and equipment has been tested and tagged and are within date

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Power cords are in good condition

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Guarding in place on all items of machinery

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Chemicals are not stored in food or beverage containers

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Chemicals are correctly labelled with the label clearly legible and intact

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Hazardous substances stored in a lock cupboard

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Dangerous goods are segregated in storage per the Segregation of Dangerous Goods Chart

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Water tanks

    Water tanks are in good condition and are free from visible damage or leaks

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Access points to the tank are secured

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Emergency response

    Assembly points are designated and have appropriate access to emergency equipment

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    There is access to facilities and grounds for emergency vehicles

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Corrective Action:

    Person Responsible:

    Date Completed:

Source: MaintainX (Community Member)

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