CPSI Hazard Identification and Assessment 2

Question 1

According to CPSC guidelines, what is the maximum acceptable protrusion on a playground structure that could catch clothing or entangle a child?

Accepted Answer

Greater than 0.5 inches from the surface

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Greater than 2 inches from the surface

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Greater than 1 inch from the surface

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Greater than 1.5 inches from the surface

Question 2

A CPSI inspector finds a bolt extending 2 threads beyond its nut on a climbing structure. This is classified as which type of hazard?

Accepted Answer

Protrusion hazard

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Entanglement hazard

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Pinch/crush hazard

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Entrapment hazard

Question 3

When assessing a composite play structure, which scenario represents an entrapment hazard for a 5-year-old child?

Accepted Answer

An angled component opening between 9 and 28 inches

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A guardrail opening of 5 inches

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A vertical opening measuring 3.5 inches

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A horizontal bar spacing of 12 inches

Question 4

A CPSI inspector discovers a wooden deck board with a surface temperature of 145°F on a hot summer day. What is the primary hazard classification?

Accepted Answer

Burn hazard from heated surface

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Structural failure hazard

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Splinter hazard from deteriorated wood

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Slip hazard from warped decking

Question 5

Which of the following best describes a 'crush' hazard on playground equipment?

Accepted Answer

Moving components that can trap and compress body parts

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A sharp bolt end exposed on a handrail

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A gap between deck boards that can catch a foot

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A rope that can wrap around a child's neck

Question 6

During an inspection, what condition on a swing set represents an immediate risk requiring closure rather than a routine maintenance note?

Accepted Answer

A S-hook opening exceeding 0.04 inches

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Minor surface rust on a chain link

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Paint chipping on the A-frame

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A slightly worn seat edge

Question 7

A CPSI inspector assesses a sliding board and finds the exit region has insufficient length. What is the primary hazard this creates?

Accepted Answer

Inadequate deceleration space causes children to slide off the end at high speed

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Children may stand too quickly and fall forward

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The slide surface becomes too steep near the bottom

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Children may collide with each other on the slide platform