CPSI Audit, Inspection, and Maintenance Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What are the three types of playground inspections recognized in the CPSC Handbook?

Accepted Answer

Routine/operational, periodic, and high-level/comprehensive

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Visual, structural, and environmental

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Daily, weekly, and annual

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Owner, user, and third-party

Question 2

How often should a CPSI conduct a comprehensive (high-level) playground inspection?

Accepted Answer

At least annually

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Daily

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Monthly

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Every 5 years

Question 3

What should a CPSI do immediately upon discovering a serious safety hazard during an inspection?

Accepted Answer

Close or barricade the hazardous equipment and notify the responsible party immediately

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Note it in the report for next month's meeting

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Remove the equipment personally

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Contact ASTM International

Question 4

What is 'constructive notice' in the context of playground safety inspections?

Accepted Answer

Legal concept that an owner knew or should have known about a hazard given a reasonable inspection program

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A formal letter sent to the owner about hazards

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A construction permit required before playground installation

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Notice posted at the playground entrance

Question 5

What information should be documented in a comprehensive CPSI inspection report?

Accepted Answer

Date, inspector credentials, equipment inventory, deficiencies, photos, and recommendations

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Only deficiencies found

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Equipment brand names and purchase dates only

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A simple pass/fail checklist

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of a playground maintenance log?

Accepted Answer

To create a documented record of inspections, repairs, and hazard corrections demonstrating due diligence

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To track equipment purchase costs

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To schedule grounds crew breaks

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To satisfy insurance policy requirements only