To be compliant with ASTM 1487, a designer or manufacturer of playground equipment should
(Ans- provide buyers with a parts list for the
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2. The fish or wedge probe is used to determine whether or not a hazard exists on
(Ans- a partially bounded opening
3. Which of the following is correct regarding the impact-attenuation of surfacing material
(Ans- Critical height must equal or exceed fall height
4. When evaluating the structural integrity of a support structure for a swing that appears to be failing, a CPSI should
(Ans- hire a licensed professional engineer to certify the integrity of the equipment
5. Manufacturers of playground equipment must: provide the manufacturer's identification of the equipment
(Ans-
6. The majority of injuries associated with playground equipment result from
(Ans- falls to the surface on which the equipment was located
7. An opening may present a common crush or shear hazard only if it
(Ans- grabs the 5/8" (16mm) dowel
8. The criteria for unitary surface materials includes meeting requirements of (Ans- ASTM F1292 and F1487
9. Regarding playground safety signage, which of the following is correct (Ans- Signage may not prevent accidents but may reduce liability
10. Which of the following factors is MOST important when determining the frequency of inspections of surfacing
(Ans- Type of surfacing and amount of use
11. When planning a playground for public use, the play equipment that is chosen must
(Ans- be appropriate for the age of intended users
12. A spring rocker with seat height of 26" is about to be installed adjacent to the side of a fully enclosed bucket swing set. The minimum distance required between the swing set and the rocker is
(Ans- 108" or 9'
13. The Site History File for a playground should contains
(Ans- a comprehensive inventory of all equipment, a parts list, maintenance, and inspection recommendations
14. What is the minimum use zone between a stand-alone climber and a standing-rocking/springing playground piece
(Ans- 156" or 13'
15. The _____ of each play structure shall provide clear and concise inspection instructions
(Ans- Manufacturer
16. Heights of guardrails and protective barriers are determined by which of the following characteristics of children
(Ans- Center of gravity
17. Which of the following is allowed on a public playground
(Ans- Swinging exercise rings less than 7" in length are approved for public playgrounds
18. A component on stationary equipment that fits within a projection gauge and extends beyond the face of the gauge is technically defined as a
(Ans- protrusion
19. According to the CPSC, which of the following statements is correct (Ans- The use zone is the area under and around the equipment where protective surfacing is required [Show Less]