CPSI Common Playground Hazards 4

Question 1

A child's clothing drawstring becomes caught in playground equipment. This hazard is best classified as:

Accepted Answer

Entanglement hazard

Answer

Drawstrings, ropes, and cords that can wrap around a child's neck or body are classified as entanglement hazards.

Question 2

Which surface temperature threshold is considered a burn hazard risk for playground equipment in direct sunlight?

Accepted Answer

131°F (55°C)

Answer

Surfaces exceeding 131°F (55°C) can cause burns and are considered a thermal burn hazard per CPSC guidelines.

Question 3

A gap measuring 5 inches between a climber's rungs poses which specific type of hazard?

Accepted Answer

Head entrapment hazard

Answer

Openings between 3.5 and 9 inches are considered head entrapment hazards because a child's head can become trapped.

Question 4

When inspecting a swing set, a CPSI finds the swing seats are positioned too close together. The primary hazard this creates is:

Accepted Answer

Impact hazard from colliding swings

Answer

Swings spaced too closely create an impact hazard when adjacent swings are in motion and can strike a child.

Question 5

A CPSI observes water pooling under a slide after rain. The most immediate hazard concern is:

Accepted Answer

Slip-and-fall hazard at the slide exit

Answer

Water pooling at slide exits creates an immediate slip-and-fall hazard as children land on wet surfaces.

CPSI - Certified Playground Safety Inspector Practice Test