Posted By David Brede Can anyone let me have some guidance or a checklist as I have been asked to do a H&S audit on a skateboard park. Before anyone wonders why the rail industry is branching out into new areas this is a favour to a local charity or not for profit organisation who does good work with teenagers and younger children.

Posted By Geoff Dicker David Some other points to consider are: The use of unauthorised equipment on the skateramps such as bicycles. The adequacy of signage. Building of "ad hoc" ramps by the skateboarders themselves - believe me its happenned! Vandalism. Whether access is controlled or open. Do users wear any protective gear? Is there any supervision to prevent likley intimidation of users and misuse of equipment? We've had two ASBO's served against a couple of our troublemakers. Are needles a problem? In my local authority we had to enclose the base of the ramps as the area was being used for drugs dealing after the facility had closed. Are first aid facilities available and someone to whom accidents can be reported? During a physical inspection I would check specifically that the metal plates (presuming the surface is metal) are not lifting. I would also advise looking at PAS 35: 2002 entitled "Product Specification for Wheeled Sports Facilities" that will give you some technical background. As I understand it from ROSPA there is a full technical standard in preparation for skate parks but its publication is 18 months to 2 years away.