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Independent Level 3 Playground
Safety & Risk Assurance Audit
Clarity, compliance, and confidence in playground safety.
Delivering more than a routine inspection, our Independent Level 3 Safety & Risk Assurance Audit provides organisations with comprehensive, defensible assurance that their playground assets have been evaluated against the full requirements of the applicable standards.
Whether you are a council responsible for community assets, a school board of trustees, or an early childhood education (ECE) provider, this audit is designed to help you manage risk, support governance, and demonstrate due diligence.
Why an Independent Level 3 Safety & Risk Assurance Audit Matters
Playground owners and operators hold a responsibility to prioritise safety, comply with standards, and be able to demonstrate that comprehensive assessment has occurred should events be reviewed by governance bodies, insurers, or external agencies.
A certified Level 3 audit delivers independent, evidence-based assurance, documenting that conformity to NZS 5828:2015 and EN 1176 has been systematically evaluated — including key risk exposures not captured by basic maintenance inspections.
This level of assurance supports:
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Council governance and asset management frameworks
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School boards in fulfilling duty-of-care responsibilities
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ECE providers in meeting licensing quality requirements
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Insurance requirements for defensible risk management
What Our Level 3 Safety & Risk Assurance Audit Includes:
Our audits are delivered by certified RPII Level 3 inspectors and include:
Technical Compliance & Risk Assessment
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Full compliance evaluation against NZS 5828:2015 and EN 1176 standards
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Free height of fall, fall zones and falling space analysis
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Spatial relationship and overlap evaluations
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Structural integrity and material performance assessment
Hazard & Risk Identification
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Entrapment, entanglement, access and projection risk assessment
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Loose-fill and impact-attenuating surface assessment and depth verification
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On-site surface impact testing (where required) with separate CFH/HIC reporting
Asset Condition & Prioritisation
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Asset condition grading for lifecycle and renewal planning
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Distinction between urgent risk issues and routine maintenance matters
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Prioritised recommendations aligned to risk outcomes
Clear, Evidence-Based Reporting
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Comprehensive digital report including photos, measurements, and classifications
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Asset condition and prioritisation Excel (XLS) deliverable
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Certificate of Inspection confirming audit completion
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On-site compliance labels where applicable
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Post-audit debrief to support governance and next steps
Measured. Documented. Defensible.
Who This Audit Is For
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Councils & Local Government Assets - Independent assurance supports governance, risk management, procurement, capital planning, and defensible decision-making.
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Schools & Boards of Trustees - Provides documented evidence of comprehensive assessment in line with duty-of-care and board oversight responsibilities.
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Early Childhood Education (ECE) Providers -Supports NZS 5828 compliance, ERO reviews, and Ministry of Education expectations for proactive risk management.
Playsafe – Independent, Impartial, Accredited
Playsafe is a trusted provider of safety assurance services with over 30 years of international experience. Our inspectors are:
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RPII Level 3 Certified
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Fully insured and police-vetted
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Independent from design, supply, and project delivery
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Experienced in governance-level reporting for councils, schools, and communities
We provide consistent, evidence-based inspections with clear risk ratings and practical recommendations, helping playground owners understand what requires action and why.
Ready to Plan for 2026?
If you are planning your organisational Level 3 Safety & Risk Assurance Audits for 2026, we’d be happy to assist with:
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tailored pricing based on site numbers
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audit scheduling to align with asset planning cycles
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staged or priority-based audit programmes
Contact us today to discuss how we can help you manage safety risk with confidence.
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Playground safety is more than a checklist — it’s evidence-supported assurance.
