FREE CPSI Common Playground Hazards

Question 1

Which of the following is a common entrapment hazard on playground equipment?

Accepted Answer

Openings between 3.5 inches and 9 inches.

Answer

Narrow openings measuring less than 3.5 inches.

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Openings greater than 12 inches.

Answer

Openings large enough for a child to pass through entirely.

Question 2

What type of hazard is presented by protrusions on playground equipment?

Accepted Answer

Risk of punctures or impalement.

Answer

Risk of slipping.

Answer

Risk of overheating.

Answer

Risk of corrosion.

Question 3

Which type of surfacing poses the highest risk of injury due to falls?

Accepted Answer

Grass or dirt.

Answer

Loose-fill rubber.

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Poured-in-place rubber.

Answer

Engineered wood fiber.

Question 4

What is a common strangulation hazard on playgrounds?

Accepted Answer

Loose or hanging ropes attached to equipment.

Answer

Elevated platforms without barriers.

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Swing seats placed too close to each other.

Answer

Inadequate surfacing material.

Question 5

A swing seat with cracks or sharp edges is classified as what type of hazard?

Accepted Answer

Laceration hazard.

Answer

Entrapment hazard.

Answer

Impact hazard.

Answer

Maintenance hazard.