Audit, Inspection, and Maintenance Questions and Answers Flashcards
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What are the three types of playground inspections recognized in the CPSC Handbook?
Answer: Routine/operational, periodic, and high-level/comprehensive
The CPSC Handbook identifies three types of inspections: routine/operational (frequent visual), periodic (more thorough), and high-level/comprehensive (detailed structural, often annually by a CPSI).
How often should a CPSI conduct a comprehensive (high-level) playground inspection?
Answer: At least annually
A comprehensive CPSI inspection should be conducted at least annually to assess structural integrity, wear, and compliance.
What should a CPSI do immediately upon discovering a serious safety hazard during an inspection?
Answer: Close or barricade the hazardous equipment and notify the responsible party immediately
Upon finding a serious safety hazard, the CPSI should immediately close or barricade the hazardous equipment and notify the responsible party to prevent use until corrected.
What is 'constructive notice' in the context of playground safety inspections?
Answer: Legal concept that an owner knew or should have known about a hazard given a reasonable inspection program
Constructive notice is the legal principle that an owner is presumed to know about a hazard that a reasonable inspection program would have discovered, even if they claim ignorance.
What information should be documented in a comprehensive CPSI inspection report?
Answer: Date, inspector credentials, equipment inventory, deficiencies, photos, and recommendations
A comprehensive inspection report should include the date, inspector credentials, full equipment inventory, all deficiencies observed, photographic documentation, and specific corrective recommendations.
What is the primary purpose of a playground maintenance log?
Answer: To create a documented record of inspections, repairs, and hazard corrections demonstrating due diligence
A maintenance log creates a documented record of inspections, repairs, and corrections that demonstrates due diligence in providing a safe play environment.