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A B O U T S A F E S P A C E
PLAYGROUND INSPECTIONS ENSURING
SAFE PLAY
​​SafeSpace understands what it takes to create and maintain an inviting, safe space for children of all abilities.
With 5-years experience in the playground industry, SafeSpace is accredited and knowledgeable in safety requirements for a playground environment, up-to-date with Australian Standards, playground development and design.
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Adam Thompson, Director of SafeSpace, Accredited Level 3 Playground Inspector, offers a comprehensive routine playground inspection. Adam has a solid understanding of playground layout and design, and can provide insight into improvements, highlighting areas that are lacking for all abilities. ​​​
A U S T R A L I A N
S T A N D A R D S
F O R
P L A Y G R O U N D S
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The Australian Standards are in place to guide us through all stages of playground development, from design and installation through to maintenance and operation.
The Australian Standards focus on eliminating risks that could result in injury.
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A U S T R A L I A N S T A N D A R D D E F I N I T I O N S
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A S 4 6 8 5 . 0 2 0 1 7 Playground equipment and surfacing
Part 0: Development, installation, inspection, maintenance and operation
A S 4 6 8 5 . 1 2 0 2 1 Part 1: General safety requirements and test methods
A S 4 6 8 5 . 2 2 0 2 1 Part 2: Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for swings
A S 4 6 8 5 . 3 2 0 2 1 Part 3: Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for slides
A S 4 6 8 5 . 4 2 0 2 1 Part 4: Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for cableways
A S 4 6 8 5 . 5 2 0 2 1 Part 5: Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for carousels
A S 4 6 8 5 . 6 2 0 2 1 Part 6: Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for rocking equipment
A S 4 6 8 5 . 1 1 2 0 1 4 Part 11: Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for spatial network​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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P L A N N I N G - D E S I G N I N G - I N S T A L L A T I O N - M A I N T A N A N C E
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P L A Y G R O U N D I N S P E C T I O N S & I M P R O V E M E N T S
Playground owners and operators have an ongoing duty of care to maintain a safe and compliant play environment as noted in Australian Standard AS4685.0:2017.
A detailed inspection of the entire playground including all items of play equipment inspections should be carried out:
1. Immediately following installation;
2. Annually from the date of the first inspection;
3. Following vandalized playground equipment or any functional problems that arise.
C O M P R E H E N S I V E R E P O R T S & O N G O I N G S E R V I C E S
Following your playground inspection, you will receive a comprehensive, easy to understand report, bringing to light any factors that require attention, risk ratings and avenues for rectification of the issues at hand. Reports are timely, ensuring that your playground complies with relevant Australian Standards at all times.
If required, following your audit, we will provide ongoing support, directing you to the necessary services to attend to the maintenance and repairs needed.
Your proactive approach with annual, and required audits displays your duty of care which is vital.
D I R E C T O R
A D A M T H O M P S O N
C O N T A C T D E T A I L S
Fully accredited with:
Level 1 - Routine Visual Playground Safety Inspector;
Level 2 - Operational Playground Safety Inspector;
Level 3 - Comprehensive Playground Safety Inspector.
Inspector Registration No: 0164430322
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Mobile: 0418 176 539
Email: adam@safespacepi.com.au
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