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Hazard Identification and Assessment Flashcards

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  1. What is the minimum use zone requirement extending from the outer edge of a stationary piece of play equipment such as a climber?

    Answer: 6 feet

    CPSC guidelines require a minimum 6-foot use zone around stationary equipment to provide a safe fall area.

  2. When assessing a merry-go-round, which specific hazard category does the space beneath the rotating platform belong to?

    Answer: Crush/entrapment hazard

    The undercarriage of a rotating merry-go-round can trap and crush body parts dragged underneath it as it spins.

  3. A CPSI inspector visits a playground in January and finds the wood fiber surfacing has been displaced by wind and compacted by foot traffic. Which test method best assesses whether the remaining surfacing is adequate?

    Answer: Gmax test using a drop test device

    A Gmax test with a drop test device measures actual impact attenuation performance, which accounts for compaction and real-world conditions better than depth alone.

  4. An inspector finds a chain-link climber where the chain mesh forms an interior angle of 55 degrees when compressed. What hazard does this create?

    Answer: Head and neck entrapment hazard in the compressed angle

    Interior angles of climbing components that compress to less than 55 degrees can entrap a child's head or neck.

  5. Which scenario correctly identifies a 'trip hazard' on a playground?

    Answer: Exposed concrete footing rising 2 inches above grade within the use zone

    Exposed footings, edging, or anchoring hardware that protrude above the ground surface within the use zone are recognized trip hazards.

  6. A CPSI inspector evaluates a spring rocker shaped like a horse. The primary mechanical hazard associated with this equipment type is:

    Answer: Pinch points between the spring mechanism and the frame base

    The spring mechanism creates pinch points as it compresses and extends, which can trap and crush fingers or toes placed near the base.

  7. When assessing elevated platforms for a preschool-age playground (2–5 years), what is the maximum height before guardrails become mandatory per ASTM F1487?

    Answer: 20 inches

    For equipment intended for children ages 2–5, guardrails or barriers are required on elevated platforms higher than 20 inches.