Open Space Services | Gawler | Playground Audits

Playgrounds

Open Space Services provides playground inspections to schools, councils, holiday parks, etc. Each inspection results in a written report that adheres to the Australian Standard and manufacturers' recommendations.

Impact Measuring DevicesWe have a state-of-the-art impact attenuation device that measures head impact criteria on rubber softfall, loose softfall, and sand softfall. Measurements are given in HIC and G factor figures, which show whether the softfall meets standards.

Impact Measuring Devices
We have a state-of-the-art impact attenuation device that measures head impact criteria on rubber softfall, loose softfall, and sand softfall. The measurements are provided in HIC and G factor figures, which indicate whether the softfall meets standard requirements.

Open Space Services provides playground inspections to schools and councils. Each inspection produces a written report that complies with Australian Standards and manufacturers' recommendations. We offer inspection services and will soon be providing rubber coverings for rope work.

Procedure for installing new playgrounds:

When a school or council organises the purchase of a playground, it must adhere to AS 4685. An Independent Playground Assessor reviews the plans to spot any non-compliance (the Education Department specifies its requirements, and Australian Standards also contain detailed specifications). It is much easier to ensure the playground complies before installation, as making changes to equipment after installation can be expensive.

Once the playground is installed, the Independent Playground Assessor can review the work prior to commissioning, ensuring proper oversight throughout the process.

Inspection of Playgrounds:

Playgrounds include not only play equipment but also ancillary items that must be reported on during the assessment. Ancillary items cover seats, tables, barriers, bins, shade structures, footpaths, drinking fountains, and more.

Standards Included

AS 4685.0:2017 Development, installation, inspection, maintenance and operation

AS4685.1 to 6:2021 Playground equipment and surfacing

Part 1: General safety requirements and test methods •

Part 2: Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for swings •

Part 3: Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for slides •

Part 4: Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for cableways •

Part 5: Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for carousels •

Part 6: Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for rocking equipment

AS 4685.11:2014 Playground Equipment •

Part 11: Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for spatial networks

AS 4422:2022 Playground Surfacing – Specification, requirements and test method

SA/SNZ TS ISO 24665:2024 - Playground and recreational areas - Framework for the competence of playground inspectors and playground maintenance technicians

SA Education Department - Outdoor learning environments standard - September 2023

Playgrounds

Impact Measuring DevicesWe have a state-of-the-art impact attenuation device that measures head impact criteria on rubber softfall, loose softfall, and sand softfall. Measurements are given in HIC and G factor figures, which show whether the softfall meets standards.

Impact Measuring Devices We have a state-of-the-art impact attenuation device that measures head impact criteria on rubber softfall, loose softfall, and sand softfall. The measurements are provided in HIC and G factor figures, which indicate whether the softfall meets standard requirements.

Impact Measuring Devices
We have a state-of-the-art impact attenuation device that measures head impact criteria on rubber softfall, loose softfall, and sand softfall. The measurements are provided in HIC and G factor figures, which indicate whether the softfall meets standard requirements.