About Playsafe — Who We Are

Playsafe is a trusted global leader in playground safety, compliance, and risk assurance. We exist to ensure children everywhere can Explore Freely and Play Safely — because great play experiences start with world-class safety and compliance practices.

Our work empowers councils, schools, ECEs, developers, and facility owners to confidently manage play spaces that meet international standards.

Founded by playground safety specialists with deep experience in compliance, inspection, project management and construction, Playsafe has grown into an internationally recognised authority operating out of New Zealand and South Africa, with certified inspectors working across New Zealand, Australia, Asia Pacific, Africa and Emirates.

Our Mission

To elevate the safety, integrity and enjoyment of play environments through certified inspection, expert advice, and trusted compliance support.

Play is vital to children’s development — and safety is the foundation that makes it possible. Everything we do is focused on:

Protecting children from injury through evidence-based services
Helping owners and operators meet regulatory and standards requirements
Providing clarity, confidence and defensible assurance across compliance programs

What We Do — Core Services

Playsafe delivers end-to-end playground safety solutions and compliance services, including:

📋 Certified Safety Inspections & Audits

Impartial, thorough assessments conducted in accordance with leading international standards (EN1176, NZS5828, AS4685, SANS51176). These audits identify hazards, assess compliance and help organisations demonstrate due diligence.

🧠 Compliance Consultancy

Expert guidance, regulatory insight and practical solutions to help you meet safety and standards obligations with confidence.

⚠️ Surface Impact Testing (HIC/CFH)

Specialised testing that evaluates playground surfacing performance and verifies whether surfaces appropriately mitigate impact risk.

📚 Training & Accreditation

Playsafe is one of the largest Inspector Training and Examination Centres for playground safety professionals across NZ, Australia, Asia Pacific and Africa, helping raise industry capability.

📱 Inspection Tools & Software

We also empower facilities teams with digital tools like the PlayInspect app — designed to make ongoing safety management easy, consistent and auditable.

Where We Work

With a foundation in Auckland, New Zealand, and strong partnerships in South Africa and Asia, our certified inspectors travel extensively — delivering services to councils, schools, ECE providers, private developers and play operators throughout NZ, Australia, the Asia Pacific region, Africa and Emirates.

Our Values

Safety First – Every service prioritises the wellbeing of children, users and communities.
Trusted Expertise – Our team holds internationally recognised accreditations and real-world playground experience.
Integrity & Independence – We deliver impartial, evidence-based inspection and reporting.
Practical Solutions – Reports and recommendations are built for real action and clarity.

Why it Matters

Playgrounds and play environments are hubs of learning, physical development and joy. But without high standards, compliance and expert oversight, they can also pose avoidable risk. Playsafe exists to bridge that gap — giving owners, stewards and communities confidence that their play spaces are safe, compliant and defensible.

Meet the Core Team

Adam Stride

Founder and Director

Adam Stride is an internationally recognised RPII-certified playground specialist and the Founder of Playsafe Ltd. With over two decades of hands-on experience across playground design, compliance, engineering coordination, construction oversight and project management, Adam is regarded as a trusted authority in playground safety and risk assurance.

He holds advanced RPII certifications for both outdoor and indoor play environments and has extensive expertise in conducting independent inspections, post-installation audits, surface impact testing, and complex compliance assessments. His work supports councils, schools, early childhood providers, commercial developers, and government agencies in delivering safe, defensible, and standards-aligned play environments.

Adam has a particular passion for outdoor play within Early Childhood Education settings, where learning environments and safety standards intersect. He serves as a technical member of the CEGAP (Centre Design, Environmental Factors, and Group Size Advisory Panel), advising on design and environmental considerations for licensed services. He is also a member of the AS/NZ Joint Standards Committee, contributing to the development and evolution of playground safety standards.

Through Playsafe, Adam continues to elevate industry capability by delivering inspection services, specialist training, and practical compliance solutions across New Zealand and internationally.

Daniel Winchester

Qualfied Inspector

Daniel is a qualified RPII Level 3 Outdoor Play Inspector with an extensive background in playground manufacturing. Having spent over a decade managing production for one of New Zealand’s largest playground manufacturers, he brings deep technical knowledge and practical industry insight to his role at Playsafe.

His strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and real-world installation challenges allows him to take a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to inspection and compliance — adding significant value to the Playsafe team and the clients we support.

Dale Hartog (SA)

Business Development / Play Inspector

Dale Hartog is the founder and Business Development Director of IHSS Group, a subsidiary of the Veers Group, with over 15 years of expertise in the Health & Safety industry. Recognizing the lack of compliance in playground safety in South Africa, Dale saw an opportunity to make a difference. This led to IHSS Group partnering with international experts Playsafe Ltd, establishing Playsafe Africa with the primary objective of creating safer play environments for the children of South Africa.

Dale is an Outdoor Play Inspector and a member of the SABS Technical Committee for the Safety of Playgrounds and Playground Equipment (SABS/TC 1090).

Carrie-Ann Jubber (SA)

Play Inspector

Carrie-Ann brings over 20 years of corporate experience, specializing in Business Administration and Project Coordination. Her meticulous administrative approach enhances the expertise of the Playsafe team, ensuring internal processes run smoothly and effectively.

With over a decade of experience working with various manufacturers and suppliers across different sectors, Carrie-Ann offers valuable insights into client requirements.

She is also an Outdoor Play Inspector and oversees key accounts for the business, combining her administrative skills with her industry knowledge to deliver exceptional service.

Portfolio

Reviews

Standards

We conduct detailed inspections and assessments of playgrounds and recreational facilities in accordance with the following international safety standards:

BS EN 1176 – Playground Equipment
BS EN 1177 – Impact Attenuating Surfacing
NZS 5828 – Playground Equipment & Surfacing (New Zealand)
SANS 51176 – Playground Equipment (South Africa)
AS 4685 – Playground Equipment (Australia)
BS EN 15312 – Free Access Multi-Sports Equipment (MUGAs)
BS EN 14974 – Roller Sports / Skate Park Equipment
BS EN 16630 – Outdoor Fitness Equipment
BS EN 16899 – Parkour Equipment
AS/NZS ISO 8124 – Safety of Toys

Our inspections ensure that each applicable component is reviewed for compliance, durability, and safety, providing independent verification against recognised international standards.

International Service

Playsafe is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, with our South African partner offices based in Johannesburg and Cape Town.

We deliver specialist playground compliance, inspection, and advisory services both locally and internationally.

Our qualified inspectors regularly operate throughout New Zealand, Australia, Asia, and Africa, supporting councils, schools, ECE services, commercial operators, and developers with independent, standards-aligned expertise.

Company

Playsafe Consulting Ltd is a New Zealand–owned and operated limited liability company, incorporated under NZBN: 9429046546753.

Playsafe South Africa operates as an affiliate partner of Playsafe NZ through the IHSS Group, a subsidiary of the Veers Group, delivering aligned inspection, training, and compliance services within the African region.

Insurance

New Zealand
Playsafe Consulting Ltd holds comprehensive insurance cover including:

Professional Services Indemnity Insurance – $1,000,000
Public Liability Insurance – $20,000,000

This provides assurance to our clients that our professional advice, inspection services, and site activities are fully covered.

Accreditation

At Playsafe, our inspectors are internationally certified by the Register of Playground Inspectors International (RPII).

Our team holds accreditations in:

Level 3 Outdoor Play Inspection
Indoor / Enclosed Play Inspection
Operational (Level 2) Inspection
HIC Impact Testing

We are specialists in delivering independent compliance services aligned with NZS 5828 Playground Safety Standards (EN 1176 / EN 1177 framework).

In addition, Playsafe is a leading registered and accredited RPII Training and Examination Centre, delivering internationally recognised inspector training and examinations across multiple regions.

Health & Safety

At Playsafe Ltd, health and safety is fundamental to how we operate. We are committed to continuous improvement by embedding safe systems, risk management, and proactive planning into every aspect of our work.

The wellbeing of our staff, clients, contractors, and project partners remains central to our operations — whether undertaking inspections, surface impact testing, training delivery, or on-site advisory services.

We are proud to hold a SiteWise Gold Certificate for 2025/2026, reflecting our ongoing commitment to industry-leading health and safety performance standards.

Confidentiality & Independance

Confidentiality and independence are fundamental to our inspection and advisory services.

To preserve the credibility, objectivity, and integrity of the risk assessment process — and to protect all involved parties — all information obtained during inspections, audits, and compliance reviews is treated as strictly confidential. It will not be disclosed to any unauthorised party unless legally required.

Importantly, Playsafe operates independently of the supply, manufacture, or installation of playground equipment and surfacing systems.

We do not sell playground equipment or undertake construction projects.

This separation ensures our assessments, findings, and recommendations remain impartial, evidence-based, and fully aligned with relevant safety standards.

Professionalism

At Playsafe, we take pride in delivering services that are certified, impartial, confidential, and independent. Our work is grounded in an unbiased and objective approach, ensuring the health and safety of all users of playground equipment and impact-absorbing surfacing systems.

Our inspectors operate in strict accordance with the professional code of conduct set by the Register of Playground Inspectors International (RPII).

We take our professional responsibilities seriously — maintaining high ethical standards, clear communication, and defensible reporting — and consistently strive to deliver thorough, standards-aligned, and practical outcomes for our clients.

Service Disclaimer

Playsafe delivers its services on the understanding that clients recognise the defined scope and professional boundaries of our role.

As a certified provider of RPII Playground Compliance services, we specialise in:

Independent playground inspections
Operational (Level 2) and comprehensive (Level 3) compliance audits
Inspector training and examination delivery
HIC surface impact attenuation testing
Standards-aligned technical advisory services

All services are undertaken in accordance with applicable playground safety standards and established inspection methodologies.

Playsafe Consulting Ltd is not an AS/ISO accreditation body or a registered laboratory testing agency. While we are a recognised provider of playground compliance inspections and impact testing, we do not undertake structural engineering design, certification, or structural calculations.

Where structural assessment or engineering certification is required, we can coordinate with trusted Chartered Professional Engineers (CPEng) or appropriately qualified structural specialists to support the project.