Playground Audits and Inspection Flashcards
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An owner/operator of a school playground establishes a maintenance program. As part of this program, a staff member walks the site weekly to look for vandalism, litter, and displacement of loose-fill surfacing. According to the NPRA, what type of inspection is this?
Answer: A high frequency inspection
High frequency inspections are conducted often (daily or weekly) and are typically visual checks for obvious hazards and changing conditions like vandalism, trash, and displaced loose-fill surfacing. Low frequency inspections are more in-depth and less frequent (e.g., quarterly), focusing on wear and tear.
A CPSI performs an initial, comprehensive examination of a newly installed playground to verify compliance with prevailing standards and guidelines before it opens to the public. Which term BEST describes this procedure?
Answer: An audit
An audit is a one-time, comprehensive process to verify that a new playground installation complies with all relevant standards (like ASTM and CPSC) before it is opened for use. It establishes a baseline for future inspections.
During a playground inspection, a CPSI discovers a condition that could result in death or permanent disability. According to the CPSC hazard classification, what is the MOST appropriate immediate action for the owner/operator to take?
Answer: Immediately prevent public access to the hazardous equipment.
A hazard that could cause death or permanent disability is a high-priority, critical hazard. The appropriate response is to immediately take the hazardous equipment out of service or close the area to prevent access until the hazard is corrected.
Which of the following is the MOST critical reason for maintaining detailed records of all playground inspections, maintenance, and repairs?
Answer: To provide a documented history of care and diligence.
Complete and accurate records of inspections and maintenance provide documented evidence that the owner/operator is exercising a proper standard of care. This documentation is invaluable for risk management and can be a crucial defense in the event of an injury or litigation.
A CPSI is creating an inspection schedule for a busy urban park playground that experiences heavy use and some vandalism. Which factor would most strongly suggest the need for a MORE frequent inspection schedule?
Answer: The high volume of daily users and history of vandalism.
The frequency of inspections should be determined by several factors, including the level of use and history of vandalism. Playgrounds with high use and frequent vandalism are subject to more rapid wear and unexpected hazards, necessitating more frequent inspections to maintain safety.
During a low frequency inspection, a CPSI is checking for wear on moving components. Which of the following would be a primary focus of this type of inspection?
Answer: Measuring the wear on swing hangers and chains.
Low frequency inspections are in-depth investigations that look for wear and tear on equipment. Checking swing hangers, chains, and other moving parts for excessive wear is a key task during a low frequency inspection, as opposed to high frequency checks which focus on more superficial and rapidly changing conditions like litter.