Common Playground Hazards Flashcards
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A CPSI observes broken glass in the surfacing material of a playground. How should this be classified?
Answer: An immediate public safety hazard requiring the playground to be closed until debris is removed
Broken glass in playground surfacing is an immediate safety hazard requiring closure and cleanup before children can safely use the area.
What is the specific concern with 'open S-hooks' on swing assemblies?
Answer: A gap greater than 0.04 inches allows entrapment of clothing, fingers, or the swing chain itself, creating disconnection and entrapment hazards
Open S-hooks (gap > 0.04 inches) allow entrapment of clothing, drawstrings, or chains and may allow the connection to open under load, creating a disconnection hazard.
What hazard category does inadequate protective surfacing fall under?
Answer: Impact attenuation hazard with potential for traumatic brain injury from falls
Inadequate protective surfacing is an impact attenuation hazard — if surfacing fails to meet Gmax ≤ 200g and HIC ≤ 1000, falls from equipment can result in traumatic brain injury or death.
What is the hazard risk of exposed concrete footings at the edge of a playground use zone?
Answer: A child who falls from the equipment's edge or runs in the use zone can strike the hard concrete footing, causing serious injury
Exposed concrete footings within or adjacent to the use zone create an impact hazard — a falling or running child can strike the hard surface, causing serious injury.
What environmental condition makes wood playground equipment most hazardous to inspect?
Answer: After prolonged moisture exposure that can cause rot, splinters, and structural weakening
Prolonged moisture exposure causes wood rot, splinter formation, and structural weakening, making wood equipment most hazardous and most in need of inspection after wet periods.
What does 'entanglement hazard' mean in the context of playground equipment?
Answer: Openings or protrusions that can catch drawstrings, loose clothing, or jewelry and entrap/strangle a child
Entanglement hazards are features of the equipment (hooks, protrusions, openings) that can catch drawstrings, loose clothing, or jewelry and strangle or trap a child.