GROUND INSPECTION CHECKLIST

GROUND INSPECTION CHECKLIST

GROUND INSPECTION checklist

• WEATHER 

• Weather conditions at the grounds are suitable for the event to be held?

• FIELD OF PLAY

• Portable goals are secured (with 10 stakes or 12 bags of sand)?

• Goals are free of metal net hooks and nails? 

• Fields & warm up areas are free of debris, broken glass, surface damage? 

• Sprinkler heads (if present) are level or below the field surface? 

• Cricket pitch (if present) is covered? 

• The area 2m outside of each touch line is free of hazards e.g. chairs, bins etc.? 

• PUBLIC & SPECTATOR AREAS

• Public & spectator areas (including stairs and paths) are free of hazards? 

• Grandstands and seating areas are free of hazards? 

• Car park area is free of hazards? 

• AMENITIES, CANTEEN & SURROUNDING AREAS

• Canteen area is free of hazards? 

• BBQ area is free of hazards and gas bottle is fitted securely?

• Change rooms and toilets are free of hazards? 

• External coffee vans & ice cream vans are located in areas safe for public access? 

• Other areas e.g. referee rooms, tickets office are free of hazards? 

• There are no children under 16 years of age working in or playing in the canteen or BBQ areas. 

• AMBULANCE ACCESS & FIRST AID 

• Ambulance access is open and free of obstacles? 

• First Aid kit and ice or cold packs are available? 

• A person with first aid qualifications is available at the venue? 

• Emergency plans are in place?

•  OTHER

• Sufficient ground officials are in place and are wearing visible vests? 

• Field lighting is compliant with FNSW Lighting Policy (if a night event)?

• Amenities and change rooms lighting is working? 

• Fencing around the venue and adjacent to fields is free of hazards? 

• Any other factors to consider?