Hazard Identification and Assessment Questions and Answers Flashcards
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During a CPSI inspection, you observe a composite structure where the platform edge is 72 inches above the ground with no guardrail. What is the appropriate classification of this finding?
Answer: Serious hazard requiring immediate remediation
Platforms 48 inches or higher require guardrails per ASTM F1487, making this a serious hazard requiring immediate action.
A wooden balance beam is inspected and shows surface checking (shallow cracks along the grain) but no structural splits. Which action is most appropriate?
Answer: Sand the surface smooth and monitor during future inspections
Surface checking in wood is normal weathering; sanding and monitoring is appropriate unless structural integrity is compromised.
Which scenario represents a 'tripping hazard' as defined in playground safety standards?
Answer: A concrete footer exposed 2 inches above grade within the use zone
Exposed concrete footers protruding above grade within the use zone create a tripping hazard per ASTM F1487.
When assessing a climbing net for entanglement hazards, which opening size in the interior of the net is considered a potential entanglement risk for clothing drawstrings?
Answer: Openings between 1.5 and 3 inches
Openings between 1.5 and 3 inches can catch clothing drawstrings, creating a strangulation entanglement hazard.
A CPSI inspector finds a bolt on a climbing structure that protrudes 2 threads beyond the nut. How should this be documented?
Answer: No action needed; protruding threads are within normal tolerances
ASTM F1487 allows bolts to protrude up to two threads beyond the nut without being considered a hazard.
During a fall zone assessment, you discover that rubber tiles in the impact area have separated, creating a 1.5-inch gap between tiles. What is the primary hazard this presents?
Answer: A tripping hazard and potential entrapment of small feet
Gaps between surfacing tiles create tripping hazards and can trap or twist children's feet or ankles.
Which of the following best describes the hazard assessment approach for a spring rider with a broken seat but intact spring mechanism?
Answer: High risk; the broken seat creates pinch/crush and fall hazards requiring removal from service
A broken seat on a spring rider creates sharp edges, pinch points, and an unstable riding surface, requiring immediate removal from service.