Hazard Identification and Assessment Questions and Answers Flashcards
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What does a CPSI look for when assessing the structural integrity of a welded playground structure?
Answer: Cracks in welds, corrosion at weld points, deformation, and evidence of fatigue failure
Structural integrity assessment of welded structures involves checking for cracks in welds, corrosion at weld points, deformation, and signs of metal fatigue.
How does a CPSI assess whether loose-fill surfacing meets depth requirements during an inspection?
Answer: By probing the surfacing with a depth probe or ruler at multiple points throughout the use zone
CPSIs probe the surfacing at multiple points throughout the use zone using a depth probe or ruler to measure actual depth and identify areas below required minimums.
A CPSI observes children playing at a playground during inspection and notices that children are consistently jumping from a structure to an area outside the marked use zone. What is the finding?
Answer: A use zone deficiency — the actual fall zone extends beyond the marked and surfaced use zone based on observed use patterns
Observed use patterns that place children outside the surfaced use zone indicate a design deficiency — the use zone must reflect actual foreseeable use, including jump distances.
What is the assessment approach for evaluating whether playground equipment presents age-appropriate hazards?
Answer: Compare the equipment's hazard profile (platform heights, opening sizes, physical demands) against ASTM F1487 requirements for the applicable age group, AND verify that equipment is actually being used by the intended age group
Age appropriateness assessment involves checking the equipment against ASTM F1487 requirements for the applicable age group AND verifying that only the intended age group has access.
When assessing a playground that serves a school population, what additional factors should a CPSI consider beyond standard equipment hazards?
Answer: Supervision sight lines, crowd density during recess, age-mixing between grades, and the ratio of children to supervisors
School playground assessments should consider supervision sight lines, crowd density during peak use periods, grade mixing that may create age-appropriateness issues, and supervisor ratios.
What should a CPSI do when they observe a hazard that they believe requires engineering analysis to properly evaluate?
Answer: Document the observation, note that engineering analysis is recommended, and advise closure if the structural risk appears imminent
The CPSI should document the concern, recommend engineering analysis, and advise closure if the risk appears imminent — acknowledging the scope of CPSI expertise versus engineering licensure.