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