SportsTurf

December 2014

SportsTurf provides current, practical and technical content on issues relevant to sports turf managers, including facilities managers. Most readers are athletic field managers from the professional level through parks and recreation, universities.

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30 SportsTurf | December 2014 www.sportsturfonline.com Facility & Operations Checklists to mitigate risks for parks & rec managers Editor's note: The following checklists are reprinted here courtesy of Rebecca Auchter, grounds maintenance manager for Cranberry Township, PA. Auchter says she designed the checklists with risk mitigation in mind. Thanks to Auchter and Cranberry Twp for allowing us to reproduce her work. Shelters Location: Date: Inspected By: " PLACE A ""Y"" IN THE BOX IF THE ITEM MEETS THE STANDARD OR ""N"" IF IT DOES NOT. MARK SECTIONS ""N/A"" THAT ARE NOT APPLICABLE." A. Grounds Grass is mowed and trimmed. Surfaces do not present trip and fall hazards. Ground is free of litter and debris. B. Shelter Structure "All surfaces are clean, sanitary, and free of graffiti." "Electrical panels, plugs, and lights have safety covers in place and are working properly." "All surfaces are cleanly painted with no rotten lumber or rusted metal evident, no loose siding or trim pieces." Concrete has a smooth surface and no large cracks or holes that may cause tripping. Roof is free of leaves and branches and shingles are intact. No leaking or holes are observed. Staples and nails from temporary signage or banners are removed and do not cause any protrusions or sharp edges. C. Grills Grills are operational and have minimal rust and metal deterioration. Grill racks are operational and secure to main body and have minimal grease build-up. Used charcoal is removed. "Grill foundations are intact and do not create a tripping hazard. Grill is secure, sturdy, and no vandalism is observed." D. Tables "Tables are clean, free of rust, broken or rotten lumber. No graffiti is evident." Table tops and seats are smooth with no protrusions and have no sharp edges that present a hazard. All staples are removed. Correct amount of tables are present for the shelter. E. Trash Receptacles Sufficient barrels are available in high traffic areas. Barrels are not overflowing and have liners in place. Receptacles are cleanly painted with no rusted metal or graffiti visible. Lids are in place where appropriate. F. Signage Emergency and Parks Hotline signs are in visible locations and secured properly. Signs are readable and not faded or broken. G. Water Fountains & Hose Bibs Drinking fountains are operational and no leaks are present. "Drinking fountain bowl and drain are clean, working, and free of debris." Hose bibs are operational and no leaks are present. NOTES

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