The Playground Inspection Probe Set is a professional tool kit used to test playground equipment for entrapment hazards and compliance with NZS 5828, EN 1176 and international safety standards.
 
Used by inspectors and safety professionals across New Zealand, Australia, the UK, Europe, Asia and South Africa.
 
The industry-standard tool for playground inspection and compliance
Used by inspectors, councils, schools, and safety professionals worldwide, this comprehensive 3D probe set enables accurate, repeatable testing across all types of playground environments.
 
What are playground inspection probes?
Playground inspection probes are specialised tools used to measure openings and gaps in playground equipment to assess entrapment risks. They help identify hazards involving the head, neck, fingers and body, ensuring compliance with international playground safety standards. Playground inspection probes are specialised tools used to test for:
Head and neck entrapment
Finger entrapment
Body entrapment openings
Entrapment in moving or fixed components
 
They are a critical requirement when assessing compliance with standards such as NZS 5828 and EN 1176, helping identify hazards that may result in serious injury.
 
What are playground inspection probes?
Playground inspection probes are specialised tools used to measure openings and gaps in playground equipment to assess entrapment risks. They help identify hazards involving the head, neck, fingers and body, ensuring compliance with international playground safety standards.
 
Designed for real-world inspection use
This probe set has been developed for practical, on-site use — not just theory.
✔ Durable, lightweight construction
✔ Easy to handle during inspections
✔ Clear, accurate sizing for reliable results
✔ Suitable for routine and detailed compliance audits
 
Standards compliance (Global)
This probe set supports inspection against:
NZS 5828:2015 (New Zealand)
EN 1176 (Europe & international)
SANS 51176 (South Africa)
 
👉 Making it suitable for national and international playground inspections
 
Who this is for
This product is trusted by:
Playground safety inspectors
Councils and parks departments
Schools and early childhood education (ECE) providers
Playground designers and engineers
Maintenance contractors and compliance teams
 
Why this probe set matters
Entrapment hazards are one of the most serious and often overlooked risks in playgrounds.
 
Without proper testing tools:
Hazards can go undetected
Compliance cannot be verified
Liability risk increases
 
This probe set gives you the ability to inspect with confidence and defensibility.
 
Typical use cases
Annual playground safety inspections
Post-installation compliance checks
Risk assessments and audits
Incident investigations
Routine maintenance inspections
 
Built for professionals
Unlike generic or improvised tools, this probe set is:
Designed specifically for playground standards testing
Based on recognised entrapment dimensions and requirements
Suitable for both field inspections and formal reporting
 
The bottom line
If you’re responsible for playground safety, this isn’t optional —
it’s a core inspection tool.
 
🔧 Product Summary
Professional playground inspection probe set
Suitable for NZS 5828 and EN 1176 compliance
Designed for entrapment hazard testing
Durable, field-ready construction
Used by inspectors, councils, and safety professionals worldwide
 
🌍 Worldwide application
Whether you’re inspecting playgrounds in New Zealand, Australia, the UK, Europe, or South Africa, this probe set aligns with internationally recognised safety standards.
 
🚀 Order with confidence
Equip yourself with the right tools to:
Improve inspection quality
Reduce risk
Ensure compliance
Strengthen defensible reporting