Playground Audits and Inspection Flashcards
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When documenting a playground inspection, which item is MOST critical to record for each hazard found?
Answer: The location, description, and recommended corrective action
Inspection reports must capture hazard location, a clear description, and recommended corrective action to support follow-up and liability documentation.
A CPSI conducts a visual inspection and notices a chain-link fence surrounding the playground has several protruding wire ends at child height. This is classified as a:
Answer: Protrusion and impalement hazard
Protruding wire ends that can puncture or impale skin are classified as protrusion and impalement hazards under ASTM F1487.
Under CPSC guidelines, what is the minimum recommended depth of loose-fill surfacing such as wood chips under equipment with a fall height of 8 feet?
Answer: 12 inches
CPSC guidelines recommend a minimum of 12 inches of loose-fill surfacing such as wood chips for equipment with an 8-foot fall height.
A CPSI finds that a slide's exit region does not extend far enough parallel to the ground before angling down. Which ASTM F1487 requirement is being violated?
Answer: Slide exit region geometry
ASTM F1487 specifies exit region geometry requirements, including a minimum horizontal run before the slope changes, to control exit velocity and user orientation.
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a 'use zone' on a playground?
Answer: The surfaced area around equipment where a child may fall and land
The use zone is the surfaced area surrounding equipment where a child might fall, and it must extend far enough in all directions to absorb falls safely.
During an audit, a CPSI measures the opening between two ladder rungs and finds it is 4.5 inches. This measurement is:
Answer: A head entrapment hazard and must be corrected
Openings between 3.5 and 9 inches are considered head entrapment hazards because a child's body can pass through but the head may become trapped.
A CPSI completes an audit and flags equipment for immediate closure. Who has the authority to reopen that equipment after repairs?
Answer: A qualified CPSI or competent authority who verifies the hazard is corrected
Equipment closed for safety hazards should be reopened only after a qualified CPSI or designated competent authority verifies the corrective repairs meet safety standards.