Kindergarten owners and operators have a duty of care to prioritise the safety of themselves and the children in their care. A safety audit inspection provides documented proof that reasonable steps were taken to identify and mitigate potential hazards. Failure to meet the NZS5828 standard could not only compromise user safety but also expose your organization to legal liability in the unfortunate event of an incident.

It is important to understand if the playground and any play equipment are fit for purpose, and free of any significant safety risks. From a detailed report a client should be able to understand the potential risk and likelihood of risk for each element in the playground and its equipment and be able to take measurable steps to eliminate or minimize playground injuries that could result in death, permanent disability or serious harm.

Getting a Playground Compliant safety audit check to ensure anyone playing on the structure is safe and that your obligations under the Health & Safety Act are met.  In the unfortunate event of a serious playground injury, being able to demonstrate compliance with NZS5828:2015 is often essential.