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THE PRACTICALITIES OF PLAYGROUND SAFETY – “Play Safe” (Half Day)

This course is worth 2 CPD points

Most Parish and Town Councils are involved with play provision. A sensible risk management approach gives peace of mind. Take advantage of this half day course specifically designed for both larger and smaller councils who manage play sites. This course will give you knowledge and understanding of your important role as a play provider.

 
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 Date  Course Code  Location  Duration  Members Price  Non-Members Price
 Thursday 15th April  10/PS01

Denmead Parish Council
The Old School
School Lane
Denmead
Hants
PO7 6LU

 Half day  £40  £60
 Tuesday 20th April  10/PS04  Hampton Bishop Village Hall,
Hereford, HR1 4JY		  Half day  £40  £60
 Thursday 16th Sept  10/PS02  Sandhurst Town Council
Council Offices
Sandhurst Memorial Park
Yorktown Road
Sandhurst
Berkshire
GU47 9BJ 		 Half day  £40  £60
 Thursday 23rd Sept  10/PS03 North Hykeham Town Council 
Witham Fields (Civic Offices) off Fen Lane, North Hykeham, LINCS
LN6 8EY
 Half day  £40  £60

 

The Topics

Historical aspects

Legislation and standards. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, relevant regulations and British Standards.

Risk assessments. How to undertake a risk assessment.

The playground inspections – the regular inspection and the annual inspection

Evaluating the various play surfaces

Repair and maintenance

Signs and notices; boundaries, fencing and furniture

Keeping records

Providing facilities for disabled users

Other play facilities – water safety, indoor play facilities, goal posts, skateboard, BMX

REVIEW CASE STUDIES

USEFUL HANDOUTS

NETWORKING

OUR PRESENTER
Wyntok Ltd – run by Vic Quayle, an SLCC member. He is a locum clerk and former HSE inspector who has much experience in the sector. He has written on health and safety subjects for many years and compiled and published health and safety information.



What past delegates have said...

“Very informative session, many thanks”, Susan Brooks, Grappenhall and Thelwell PC 
“Overall a good course and very satisfied” J Richards, Grapenhall and Thelwall Parich Council
“ I attended the course in an effort to extend my knowledge of the financial management within the council. As a Parish Councillor I feel I now have a clearer understanding”, Cllr Bert Proctor, Audley Rural Parish Council
“Discussions and exercises very good”, John Blount, Stone By Chartley Parish Council