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Hazard Identification and Assessment Questions and Answers Flashcards

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  1. A CPSI inspector is evaluating a tot-lot swing bay. One swing has a hard plastic bucket seat, and another has a full-bucket toddler seat with a crotch restraint. Which assessment is correct?

    Answer: The hard plastic bucket seat is not recommended for toddlers under 2

    Hard plastic bucket seats are appropriate for ages 2-5, while full-bucket seats with crotch restraints are designed for children under 2 who cannot independently support themselves.

  2. What is the primary concern when a CPSI inspector identifies standing water pooling beneath playground equipment after rainfall?

    Answer: Indicates possible drainage failure that may compromise loose-fill surfacing depth and impact attenuation

    Standing water displaces loose-fill surfacing and can compress engineered wood fiber, reducing critical fall height protection.

  3. During hazard identification, which condition on a slide would be classified as a burn hazard rather than a fall hazard?

    Answer: A metal slide exposed to direct sunlight in summer months

    Metal slides can reach temperatures exceeding 150°F in direct sunlight, creating a significant burn hazard distinct from fall risks.

  4. A CPSI inspector finds a chain-link fence surrounding a playground with a top rail that has an exposed, open pipe end at 48 inches height. What hazard does this represent?

    Answer: Impalement hazard requiring a protective cap or closure

    Open-ended hollow pipes can act as impalement hazards if a child falls onto them, requiring protective caps per safety guidelines.

  5. When measuring the critical fall height (CFH) of an elevated platform, from which point is the measurement taken?

    Answer: From the platform surface to the ground below

    Critical fall height is measured from the platform surface where a child stands to the ground or protective surfacing below.

  6. A CPSI inspector observes a merry-go-round with a 4-inch gap between the rotating platform edge and a stationary center post. What type of hazard does this represent?

    Answer: Shear/crush hazard — body parts can be caught between moving and stationary components

    Gaps between moving and stationary components create shear and crush hazards where limbs or fingers can be trapped and injured.

  7. Which condition would cause a CPSI inspector to classify loose-fill wood chips as providing INADEQUATE impact attenuation?

    Answer: The depth measures 9 inches but the critical fall height is 12 feet

    ASTM F1292 requires surfacing depth adequate for the equipment's critical fall height; 9 inches of wood chips is insufficient for a 12-foot CFH.