the most recent revision of ASTM standard 1487-17 occured in - ANSWER-2017
which of the following ASTM documents should be used as a reference when
... [Show More] selecting a surfacing system to be installed in a public playground - ANSWER-F2223
According to CPSC, good playground supervisors must understand - ANSWER--be aware that not all equipment is appropriate for all ages
-realize that preschool children require greater supervision and look for posted signage
-understand the basics of playground safety and look for and report unsafe or unsanitary conditions
where is the best source for accessible design information - ANSWER-DOJ 2010 ADA standards for Accessible design
ASTM 1487 covers - ANSWER-public playground equipment
the user range covered by ASTM F1487 is - ANSWER-5th percentile 2 year old to 95th percentile 12 year old
what is the most common cause of playground fatalities - ANSWER-entanglement
all of the following are factors identified to contribute to playground injuries - ANSWER--improper use/poor supervision of children using equipment
-equipment installation errors
-poor maintenance
the most common cause of injury on a public playground is - ANSWER-falls
the purpose of ASTM standard 1487 is - ANSWER-to reduce life threatening and debilitating injuries
to be compliant with ASTM 1487, a designer or manufacturer of playground equipment should provide buyers - ANSWER-a parts list for the playground
manufacturers of the playground equipment must provide ___ on their equipment - ANSWER-identification
what is a disadvantage to using a unitary surface system such as mats or tiles - ANSWER-high initial cost
the requirement that a playground should have an accessible route from the perimeter to all accessible play structures with an overhead clearance of 80", a minimum width of 60", and a max slope of 1:16 is part of which standards - ANSWER-ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines
when selecting surfacing, wheelchair accessible routes should be compliant with - ANSWER-ASTM 1951 -test method for accessibility on safety surfacing for playgrounds
T/F grass is an acceptable playground surface material - ANSWER-false
impact attenuating surfacing is required in all the following areas - ANSWER--on an accessible route located adjacent to a transfer platform
-a slide exit use zone
-the interior area of a composite structure
T/F fasteners and other hardware must be corrosion resistant or have a corrosion resistant coating - ANSWER-true
playgrounds made of wood or containing wood components must - ANSWER-be naturally rot resistant or treated to resist rot
before opening a new playground and allowing use by the public, a CPSI should - ANSWER-audit the playground and rectify any non-compliant issues found
engineered wood is an example of a ____ protective surfacing - ANSWER-loose-fill
when designing the layout of a playground, swings should be placed - ANSWER-on the playground perimeter
a spring rocker with a seat height of 26" is about to be installed adjacent to the side of a fully enclosed bucket seat swing set. the minimum distance required between swing and rocker is - ANSWER-108"
T/F a trampoline is recommended for use in a playground designed for 2-5 year old children - ANSWER-false
T/F log rolls have non overlapping use zones - ANSWER-False. **log rolls do NOT have non-overlapping use zones
the distance between two functionally linked stepping forms on a playground designed for 2-5 year olds shall not be greater than - ANSWER-12"
T/F a concrete border painted blaze orange enclosing black shredded rubber surfacing is considered a trip hazard - ANSWER-false
T/F an arch climber whos highest stepping surface is mounted above the platform it is attached to is considered a trip hazard - ANSWER-true
most appropriate place to find information about fencing for use around public playground is - ANSWER-ASTM Standard 2049
T/F adjacent swing support structures must be 108" apart - ANSWER-false
T/F a track ride use zone is 72" - ANSWER-true
T/F all rotating equipment have 72" use zones that may not overlap - ANSWER-False
overhead utility line is located above a public playground. to determine required clearance of the line, CPSI should consult - ANSWER-local, state, or national electrical codes
T/F a cpsi audits a new playground and documents all compliant and non compliant conditions found - ANSWER-true
T/F two adjacent track rides with parallel paths of travel installed 40" apart is a compliant condition - ANSWER-false
T/F rotating equipment shall have a 72" clear area free of structural components - ANSWER-true
a balance beam for ages 2-5 shall be ___ max height and ___ max height for ages 5-12 - ANSWER-12",16"
T/F a non traditional piece of equipment may not be declared non compliant simply because it is not covered by the astm standard - ANSWER-true
slide transition area must be at least ___ deep and as wide as the slide chute - ANSWER-14"
sliding poll platforms must extend ___ above the platform - ANSWER-60"
stepping forms shall have a minimum diameter of ___ and be less than or equal to ___ high for 2-5 year olds and less than or equal to ___ high for 5-12 year olds, unless hand support is provided - ANSWER-10" 20" 30"
horizontal ladder maximum height per astm age 2-5 is - ANSWER-60"
horizontal ladder maximum height per astm age 5-12 is - ANSWER-84"
horizontal ladder maximum height per astm weelchair users - ANSWER-54"
T/F a means of hand support during transition to the platform must be provided when using flexible components as access to a platform - ANSWER-true
T/F IAS that conforms to astm f1292 will not prevent all injuries - ANSWER-true
T/F IAS that conforms to astm f1292 will reduce the number and severity of injuries - ANSWER-true
T/F IAS that conforms to astm f1292 will reduce the likelihood of a serious head injury - ANSWER-true
T/F IAS that conforms to astm f1292 will not protect against long bone fractures, because the surfacing is not designed to prevent this injury - ANSWER-true
an equipment's fall height must be _________ the protective surface's critical height in order to conform to astm standards - ANSWER-lower than or equal to
6 inches of shredded/recycled rubber protects to - ANSWER-10 feet fall height
9 inches of sand protects to - ANSWER-4 feet fall height
9 inches of pea gravel protects to - ANSWER-5 feet fall height
9 inches of wood mulch (non cca) protects to - ANSWER-7 feet fall height
9 inches of wood chips protects to - ANSWER-10 feet fall height
T/F a fall height is only measured in whole feet - ANSWER-false **it is measured from the designated play surface to the surfacing material
T/F critical height is measured only in whole feet - ANSWER-true
maximum slope for an accessible route within a playground is - ANSWER-1:16
critical height is ______ fall height - ANSWER-greater than or equal to
minimum use zone between a merry go round and a sitting spring rocker - ANSWER-144"
T/F merry go round has a non overlapping use zone - ANSWER-true
fall height of a merry go round is measured from the _______ to the protective surfacing - ANSWER-platform perimeter where child sits
how are fall heights for swings measured - ANSWER-from the pivot point to the surfacing material
critical height is a characteristic of - ANSWER-playground surfacing
the fall height of a piece of equipment is - ANSWER-the vertical distance between the highest accessible play surface of the play equipment and the protective surface beneath it
the surfacing material can likely protect against risk of a life threatening head injury, if its g max value is - ANSWER-less than 200
considerations when selecting a protective surfacing material - ANSWER-initial cost, accessibility to wheelchairs and strollers, frequency of use
conditions that should be discovered in a high frequency inspection - ANSWER-debris on walkway
broken glass and other trash
ropes tied to parts of equipment
vandalism
storm damage
standing water
lead and peeling paint is addressed in - ANSWER-astm 1487 section 4.2.1 and cpsc 2.5.4
T/F if you found a protruding bolt at the top of a slide, you should use professional judgement to determine if the bolts could cause entanglement - ANSWER-true
professional judgement is addressed in - ANSWER-ASTM 1487
metal slide guidelines is addressed in - ANSWER-cpsc 2.1 and cpsc 2.1.1
protruding bolds with a horizontal projection is addressed in - ANSWER-astm 1487 section 6.3 and cpsc 3.2
rope tied to play equipment at only one end is addressed in - ANSWER-astm 1487 section 6.6.1 and cpsc 3.5
hand grip on a track ride with a diameter of .75" would be cited for non compliance in - ANSWER-astm 1487 section 8.3.1.1 and cpsc 5.2.2
tire swing connected to a composite structure is addressed in - ANSWER-astm 1487 section 8.6.1.2
head entrapment between a barrier and a platform edge is addressed in - ANSWER-astm 1487 section 6.1
the absence of slide handrails at entrance to a slide is addressed in - ANSWER-astm 1487 section 8.5.3.1
the absence of stepladder handrails is addresed in - ANSWER-astm 1487 section 7.2.6.1
slide slope is addressed in - ANSWER-astm 1487 section 8.5.4.2
inappropriate impact attenuating surfacing within the use zone of equipment is addressed in - ANSWER-astm F1292-17
T/F ASTM section 8 addresses equipment height - ANSWER-true
priority 1 hazard classification - ANSWER-potential to cause permanent disability, loss of body part, or death **immediately
priority 2 hazard classification - ANSWER-may cause serious injury/temporary disability **asap
priority 1 examples - ANSWER-exposed concrete footers
heavy metal animal swings
a gap at the top of the slide transition area
priority 2 examples - ANSWER-broken swing chain
loose hardware supporting upper body equipment
no age-appropriate signage
fasteners on suspended components show very visible signs of wear
Priority 3 hazard classification - ANSWER-likely to cause minor/non disabling injury **when time permits
priority 3 examples - ANSWER-a kick out depression under swings
bolts protruding 3-4 threads below low lying decks and platforms
no guardrail for a 34" high platform for a school-age composite structure
manufacturer name not visible anywhere
warning labels missing or not readable
worn swing seat starting to crack
priority 4 hazard classification - ANSWER-potential injury is very minimal **correct if worsens
priority 4 examples - ANSWER-worn seat swings
loose hardware on ground level interactive play panels
walking surface outside of playgro [Show Less]