CPSI Hazard Identification and Assessment 4

Question 1

What is the minimum use zone requirement extending from the outer edge of a stationary piece of play equipment such as a climber?

Accepted Answer

6 feet

Answer

CPSC guidelines require a minimum 6-foot use zone around stationary equipment to provide a safe fall area.

Question 2

When assessing a merry-go-round, which specific hazard category does the space beneath the rotating platform belong to?

Accepted Answer

Crush/entrapment hazard

Answer

The undercarriage of a rotating merry-go-round can trap and crush body parts dragged underneath it as it spins.

Question 3

A CPSI inspector visits a playground in January and finds the wood fiber surfacing has been displaced by wind and compacted by foot traffic. Which test method best assesses whether the remaining surfacing is adequate?

Accepted Answer

Gmax test using a drop test device

Answer

A Gmax test with a drop test device measures actual impact attenuation performance, which accounts for compaction and real-world conditions better than depth alone.

Question 4

An inspector finds a chain-link climber where the chain mesh forms an interior angle of 55 degrees when compressed. What hazard does this create?

Accepted Answer

Head and neck entrapment hazard in the compressed angle

Answer

Interior angles of climbing components that compress to less than 55 degrees can entrap a child's head or neck.

Question 5

Which scenario correctly identifies a 'trip hazard' on a playground?

Accepted Answer

Exposed concrete footing rising 2 inches above grade within the use zone

Answer

Exposed footings, edging, or anchoring hardware that protrude above the ground surface within the use zone are recognized trip hazards.

CPSI - Certified Playground Safety Inspector Practice Test

CPSI - Certified Playground Safety Inspector Practice Test

CPSI Hazard Identification and Assessment 4