Rotating Equipment and Rocking Equipment Standards Flashcards
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What does the CPSC recommend regarding traditional seesaws where the seat stops abruptly when it contacts the ground?
Answer: They should be avoided in favor of seesaws with a gradual stop mechanism
CPSC recommends avoiding seesaws with abrupt stops at ground contact; seesaws equipped with spring-centering devices or rubber bump stops are preferred to reduce impact injuries.
What minimum depth of loose-fill sand is required under rotating equipment with a maximum fall height of 4 feet to meet CPSC guidelines?
Answer: 9 inches
Loose-fill sand must be maintained at a minimum depth of 9 inches to provide adequate impact attenuation at a 4-foot fall height per CPSC guidelines.
Which ASTM standard provides performance requirements for public playground equipment, including rotating and rocking devices?
Answer: ASTM F1487
ASTM F1487 is the Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment for Public Use, covering all equipment types including rotating and rocking devices.
In the context of a CPSI inspection program, what is a 'high-frequency visual inspection' of rotating equipment?
Answer: A daily or weekly walk-through to identify obvious hazards
A high-frequency visual inspection is a regular (daily or weekly) walk-through to identify obvious hazards such as broken components, debris, or vandalism on rotating equipment.
Per ASTM F1487, handholds on merry-go-rounds must withstand a concentrated load of at least how many pounds without permanent deformation?
Answer: 100 pounds
ASTM F1487 requires playground equipment handholds to withstand a concentrated load of at least 100 pounds without permanent deformation to ensure structural reliability.
A CPSI inspector discovers a visible crack in the spring mechanism of a spring rocker. What is the appropriate immediate action?
Answer: Remove the equipment from service immediately
A cracked spring mechanism represents an imminent structural failure hazard; the equipment must be removed from service immediately until the component is repaired or replaced.
Which type of seesaw design does the CPSC recommend for public playgrounds to best minimize impact injury risk?
Answer: Seesaws with spring-centering devices or rubber bump stops
The CPSC recommends seesaws with spring-centering devices or rubber bump stops to cushion the impact when the seat reaches ground level, reducing the risk of impact-related injuries.