CPSI Hazard Identification and Assessment Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What is the CPSI's first priority when arriving at a playground for inspection?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a visual overview to identify any imminent serious hazards before detailed inspection begins

Answer

Upon arriving at a playground, the CPSI should first conduct an overview visual scan to identify any imminent hazards that should be addressed before the detailed inspection proceeds.

Question 2

How should a CPSI prioritize hazard corrections in their inspection report?

Accepted Answer

By severity — imminent/life-threatening first, significant second, maintenance items third

Answer

Hazards should be prioritized by severity: imminent/life-threatening hazards (close immediately), significant hazards (correct promptly), and maintenance items (address in scheduled maintenance).

Question 3

What is the significance of identifying 'wear patterns' during a playground inspection?

Accepted Answer

Wear patterns indicate areas of highest use and greatest hazard potential, requiring more frequent surfacing maintenance

Answer

Wear patterns in surfacing identify high-use areas where protective material has been displaced, creating inadequate impact attenuation at exactly the locations where falls are most likely.

Question 4

What type of hazard assessment addresses the play environment outside of the equipment itself?

Accepted Answer

Site or environmental hazard assessment

Answer

A site or environmental hazard assessment addresses conditions outside the equipment itself — drainage, vegetation, lighting, fencing, sight lines, and surrounding conditions.

Question 5

When documenting a hazard in a CPSI inspection report, what elements should be included for each hazard finding?

Accepted Answer

Location, description, applicable standard/guideline, photographic documentation, and corrective recommendation

Answer

Each hazard finding should include location, description, the applicable standard or guideline violated, photographic documentation, and a specific corrective recommendation.

CPSI - Certified Playground Safety Inspector Practice Test

CPSI - Certified Playground Safety Inspector Practice Test

CPSI Hazard Identification and Assessment Questions and Answers 2