CPSI Rotating Equipment and Rocking Equipment Standards

Question 1

According to CPSC guidelines, what is the minimum use zone distance required around rotating equipment such as merry-go-rounds?

Accepted Answer

6 feet in all directions

Answer

3 feet in all directions

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9 feet in all directions

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12 feet in all directions

Question 2

What is the maximum height of the seat or designated play surface on a spring rocker, per CPSC public playground guidelines?

Accepted Answer

18 inches above protective surfacing

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12 inches above protective surfacing

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15 inches above protective surfacing

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24 inches above protective surfacing

Question 3

Spring rockers on public playgrounds are primarily designed for which age group?

Accepted Answer

2–5 years

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6–23 months

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5–12 years

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All ages equally

Question 4

Which specific entrapment hazard is most associated with the mechanical component of spring rockers?

Accepted Answer

Limb entrapment in the spring mechanism

Answer

Head entrapment between uprights

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Neck entrapment on handholds

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Torso entrapment under the seat

Question 5

What design feature should seesaws incorporate to prevent impact injuries when the occupied seat strikes the ground?

Accepted Answer

Energy-absorbing material beneath each seat

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Rubber grip handles

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A center restraining rail

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Elevated foot platforms

Question 6

According to ASTM F1487, which safety feature is required on merry-go-rounds to reduce fall injuries to occupants?

Accepted Answer

Accessible handholds for all occupants

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Electronic speed limiters

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Fully enclosed platforms with rails

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Seat harnesses for children under age 5

Question 7

What is the primary concern a CPSI inspector focuses on when examining the pivot point of a seesaw?

Accepted Answer

Excessive wear or looseness in the pivot bearing

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Fading paint or UV damage

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Height adjustment capability

Answer

Manufacturer's label legibility