CPSI Entrapment and Protrusion Hazard Testing 5

Question 1

Which clothing-related entrapment hazard does CPSC specifically warn about on playground slides and climbing structures?

Accepted Answer

Drawstrings and hood strings on children's outerwear

Answer

Drawstrings and hood strings on children's clothing can catch on equipment protrusions and create strangulation hazards on slides and climbers.

Question 2

When testing a flexible net or mesh structure for entrapment hazards, why is the standard rigid probe measurement potentially insufficient on its own?

Accepted Answer

The mesh may stretch or deform under a child's weight, creating larger openings than measured when unloaded

Answer

Flexible and mesh materials can deform under load, potentially increasing opening sizes beyond what the unloaded inspection reveals.

Question 3

What is the CPSI's recommended action when an entrapment hazard is discovered during a routine inspection?

Accepted Answer

Remove the equipment from service immediately until the hazard is corrected

Answer

Entrapment hazards are considered serious safety defects requiring immediate removal from service until corrected, not deferred repair.

Question 4

A compound-angle opening (one that is angled both horizontally and vertically) is found on a climber. How should the CPSI inspector evaluate this for entrapment?

Accepted Answer

Test at multiple orientations to find the most unfavorable entry angle

Answer

ASTM F1487 requires testing at the most unfavorable angle, and compound openings require multiple orientations to determine the worst-case entrapment scenario.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT typically evaluated as part of an entrapment and protrusion hazard inspection under CPSI standards?

Accepted Answer

The color of the playground equipment finish

Answer

Equipment color is a maintenance and aesthetic consideration, not a factor in entrapment or protrusion hazard assessments under CPSI or ASTM standards.

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CPSI Entrapment and Protrusion Hazard Testing 5