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
Grounds are free from rubbish and debris (including underneath buildings)
Trees and shrubs are free of dead or overhanding branches
Grass has been mowed
Fences are in good condition (e.g. no holes)
Gates are in good condition and are able to be secured
Ground surfaces are even in good condition with no cracks, dips, or holes
Changes in surface level have been highlighted (e.g. with yellow paint)
Drains are covered with grates
Drains and gutters are free from debris
Outdoor lighting
Outdoor lighting is in good working order
Re-bound walls
Wall and footings are in good condition, free from damage, cracks, rust, and corrosion
No items are fixed to the re-bound walls (e.g. basketball / netball rings etc.)
Sports oval
Oval surface is level and in a good condition
Fixed goal posts are secure and free from corrosion, damage, or rust
Oval has no protruding objects on surface
General workplace signage
Workplace entrance is clearly marked
‘No Smoking’ signage is clearly displayed at all entrances to the workplace
Signage at the front gate instructing all visitors to report to the general office is clearly displayed and legible at front gate to school
Signage at the general office to notify all persons undertaking work to undergo an induction is clearly displayed and legible
Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) label is clearly displayed and legible on all buildings where ACM has been identified
HAZCHEM Signage is located at the main entrance to the property (if applicable
Traffic
Road surfaces are even and in good condition (e.g. no potholes or dips)
Barriers to protect pedestrian walkways/pathways are in good condition and are free from rust and corrosion
Designated parking areas are clearly marked
Designated disabled parking areas are clearly marked
‘No Parking’ areas are clearly marked
Emergency service access and parking areas are clearly marked
Road directional signage is clearly marked
Speed signage is displayed and legible
Pedestrian crossings are clearly marked
Outdoor shed/storage area
Work benches are clean and free from debris
Storage racks are in good condition (e.g. no bowed shelves)
Frequently used, heavy and bulky items are stored within easy reach (between waist and shoulder height)
Items are stored so that they are not at risk of falling
Entrance, doorways, and floors are kept free from obstructions (e.g. boxes)
Floors are clean (e.g. free from rubbish) and not slippery
Doors locks are able to be easily opened
Safe Work Procedures are displayed next to items of static/ fixed plant
Electrically powered plant and equipment has been tested and tagged and are within date
Power cords are in good condition
Guarding in place on all items of machinery
Chemicals are not stored in food or beverage containers
Chemicals are correctly labelled with the label clearly legible and intact
Hazardous substances stored in a lock cupboard
Dangerous goods are segregated in storage per the Segregation of Dangerous Goods Chart
Water tanks
Water tanks are in good condition and are free from visible damage or leaks
Access points to the tank are secured
Emergency response
Assembly points are designated and have appropriate access to emergency equipment
There is access to facilities and grounds for emergency vehicles
Corrective Action:
Person Responsible:
Date Completed:
Source: MaintainX (Community Member)