RoSPA Play Safety : FAQs
Questions on Reports
1. Why is this years report similar to last years?
RoSPA Inspectors always work on previous year's reports (where applicable). This means that where there are no, or only a few, changes the report for this year could well be very similar to last year's. Also in order to standardise reports we use standard phrases to cover certain issues. So, for instance, if a swing seat is at the incorrect height the same wording will be used on the report, regardless of the inspector involved or what part of the country it is located in.
2. My report has items on it rated as Low Risk. Do I need to do anything?
Unless we have specifically suggested action the answer is no. Low risk items should be monitored and if accidents occur, remedial action will be required. RoSPA will continue to monitor these failures to comply and, if necessary, will indicate action on future annual reports.
3. Why have you suggested no action against a standard failure on our report?
As compliance with EN1176 is not mandatory we do not believe in recommending action for the sake of it. We risk assess all failures against the standard and only recommend action where we believe that it will make a difference to safety.
4. Why is part of the report in italics
Normal type indicates the standard failure/maintenance problem. The section in italics indicates the action necessary to remedy the problem.
5. Do I need to bother to read the introductory comments?
Yes. These are important. They make it clear where we are suggesting action is necessary and give you timescales. Failure to fully read this part of the report could involve you in unnecessary expenditure.
6. Why did the inspection from another company we had last year show standard failures which are not in you report?
We believe that play areas should be as safe as they need to be, not as safe as possible. If there are minor technical failures on equipment we will often not bother to report them as our experience shows that if we do some authorities spend money rectifying faults which are not going to make any difference to the child's safety.
7. How do you determine your Risk Assessments?
We analyse the accident statistics every year not only for the UK but also for other parts of the world. The risks we associate with maintenance or standard failures are based on what is happening throughout the world. Our assessments are based on statistical analysis, not just on personal opinion
8. Do you have a list of approved installers/repairers?
No. We do not recommend any particular suppliers. We believe that it is important that clients appreciate that we have NO vested interest in the outcome of our reports except the safety of the site. A list of members of the trade body, the Association of Play Industries may be found on their web site www.playindustries.com
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