Circular use zone where swing motion occurs cannot overlap to a distance of________________. - ANSWER-Y + 72"
(y = vertical distance from the top of
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The front and rear use zone where swing motion occurs cannot overlap for a distance of ______ to both the front and the rear. - ANSWER-2x
x = the vertical distance from the protective surface to the pivot point of the swing.
What is the handhold length of a seated rocking equipment ? - ANSWER-min. length 3"
Wheelchair accessible platform:
The openings in platform, and between edge and railing may not exceed ______" horizontal opening - ANSWER-1/2" (0.5")
What is the minimum side use zone for a rotating swing support structure? - ANSWER-72"
Comprehensive program of playground safety includes.... - ANSWER-- audits
-inspections
-maintenance
What does the middle projection gauge measure? - ANSWER-projection entering brain thru eye socket
What does the large projection gauge measure? - ANSWER-soft tissue damage such as bruise or ruptured organs in abdominal area
What is the max height of a balance beam? - ANSWER-12" max hgt for 2-5 yo
16" max hgt for 5-12 yo
What is min overlap use zone for To-Fro Swing support structure? - ANSWER-72"
What is the dowel size of the crush/shear test probe on Merry - Go - Rounds? - ANSWER-0.30" (5/16")
Entanglement hazards:
If connecting devices that have in-fill such as plastic or cable that completely fills the interior space of both loops preventing entry items of clothing, is this exempt? - ANSWER-YES
What is the minimum footrest length of a seated spring rocking equipment? - ANSWER-3 1/2"
What is the dowel size of crush / sheer hazards with movement? - ANSWER-0.62" (5/8")
Partially Bound Openings:
The template is considered fully inserted if it goes below the top of the opening more than ____" - ANSWER-3/4" (0.75")
What is the minimum diameter of hand gripping components? - ANSWER-0.95"
What is the dowel diameter for roller slides? - ANSWER-0.19" (3/16")
What is the minimum diameter of handrails? - ANSWER-0.95"
What is the diameter of a medium dowel? - ANSWER-.30" (5/16")
What is the distance from the platform to the sliding pole? - ANSWER-18"-20"
Stepping forms must be stationary when they are ________________ - ANSWER->30"
What is the distance between stepping platforms? - ANSWER-PS 12" max
SA 18" max
What are track ride platform dimensions (when used)? - ANSWER-Min depth 36"
Min width 32"
Max platform hgt 36" for SA users
Upper body equipment can be used by children ___ and up - ANSWER-4
What is the handrail (stair) height for PS age children? - ANSWER-22"-26"
How many swings per bay? - ANSWER-2
What is a swing splay? - ANSWER-Hangers on swings
What is the min. distance between swing splays? - ANSWER-20"
Define Guardrail - ANSWER-designed to prevent an inadvertent fall thru opening
Define Barrier - ANSWER-designed to prevent access and egress thru the opening
What conditions do you identify in an audit? - ANSWER-Non - Compliant and/or Compliant
What is the handgrip to surface clearance for a track ride? - ANSWER-64" min - 78" max
What is the minimum hgt of the upper guardrail for children 5-12 yo? - ANSWER-38"
What is the fall height of a sliding pole? - ANSWER-60" below the highest portion of the pole to protective surface
What is it called if the head probe will not fit thru opening? - ANSWER-Head Entrapment
What is the minimum diameter of rungs on a rigid climbing apparatus? - ANSWER-0.95"
Completely Bounded Non - Rigid Openings
How many pounds of force to push thru an opening? - ANSWER-50#
Projections that have potential to injure users is identified by ATSM as ___________________________? - ANSWER-Protrusions
What is the max diameter of a handgrip component? - ANSWER-1.55"
What is the max diameter of a handrail? - ANSWER-1.55"
What is the max diameter of rungs on a rigid climbing apparatus? - ANSWER-1.55"
What is the maximum hgt of the lower guardrail for children 5-12 yo? - ANSWER-28"
What is the minimum hgt of the upper guardrail for children 2-5 yo? - ANSWER-29"
What is the maximum ramp slope for access/egress? - ANSWER-1:12
What equipment was the 1st to be removed for safety reasons? - ANSWER-Giant Stride
What does the small projection gauge measure? - ANSWER-Thickness of a child's skull at the temple region
Wheelchair - What is the maximum ramp run with a landing? - ANSWER-144"
What is the use zone for stationary equipment? - ANSWER-72" min all directions from equipment perimeter
What is the minimum insertion depth of a torso probe? - ANSWER-4"
What is the minimum hgt of an upper rail on a barrier for children 5-12 yo? - ANSWER-38"
Wheelchair - What is the minimum width of an elevated accessible route? - ANSWER-36"
Historical Perspective - International Voluntary ____________ - ANSWER-Standard
What is ATSM F1292? - ANSWER-Method to Test Impact Attenuation of Safety Surfacing
What is the fall height of a seesaw? - ANSWER-Maximum height of any part to the protective surfacing
Wheelchair - What is the minimum diameter of the landing? - ANSWER-60"
Stepping forms for PS age children must be ____________________. - ANSWER-Stationary
What is the max seat hgt of a seesaw? - ANSWER-60"
What is the min. use zone for a track ride? - ANSWER-72"
What is ATSM F2223? - ANSWER-Guide for ATSM Stds on playground surfacing
What is the max roller height for log rolls? - ANSWER-18"
What is ATSM F2049? - ANSWER-Standard for fencing / barriers for playgrounds
What is ATSM F1918? - ANSWER-Contained play systems
Law in US - Playground Safety criteria as legal _____ _____ ______in court. - ANSWER-Standard of Care
Define ASTM - ANSWER-Its purpose to reduce life threatening and debilitating injuries
Guardrails and Barriers on Wheelchair Accs. Ramps
- Guardrail and barrier must come within _____" of the platform surface or have _______. - ANSWER-1" OR 2" raised curb
#4 Cause of Death - ANSWER-Impact
The common cause of injury is caused by ___________. - ANSWER-Impact 11%
8% by stationary
3% moving equip.
Designed play surfaces
- A flat surface ______ and less than ______ from the horizontal. - ANSWER-2" x 2" , 30 deg.
What is the fall hgt of a spring rocker? - ANSWER-At the seat or designated play (whichever is higher) to fall material
Head entrapment dimensions are based on __________ - ANSWER-5th % of a 2 yo
There must be no obstructions within ____" above designated playing surface. - ANSWER-84"
What is the slide use zone (side and rear)? - ANSWER-72" and can overlap
What is the fall hgt of slides? - ANSWER-Hgt of platform to fall material
Wheelchair - What is the transfer platform height? - ANSWER-11" - 18"
Can rotating equipment <20" have use zones that overlap? >20" overlap? - ANSWER-< 20" no overlap
> 20" use zone may overlap
A projection is not an entanglement hazard UNLESS what 4 conditions are present... - ANSWER-1. projection must fit w/in a gauge
2. projection must be above horizontal plane
3. must have a perpendicular side
4. must extend greater > .12" from surface
What is the max hgt of elevated structures (without barriers) for children 5-12 yo? - ANSWER-48"
What is the stepping form height? - ANSWER-< 20" 2-5 yo
>30" 5-12 yo
Exit of slide is_______ degrees below horizontal - ANSWER-≤4
What is the interior fall height diameter or a 3D climbing net? - ANSWER-18" 2-5 yo
20" 5-12 yo
What is the function of play equipment?
(it helps child develop....) - ANSWER--physically
-intellectually
-socially
-emotionally
What is the distance of the adjacent tract ride (center of grasp to center of grasp)? - ANSWER-48" (4 ft)
What is the common cause of injury and percentage? - ANSWER-Falls, 79%
What is the #1 major cause of death? - ANSWER-Entanglement
What is the minimum use zone of the slide exit region? - ANSWER-72"
What is the distance of the roof to fall material? - ANSWER-84"
Surfacing is not required on embankment slides except at the exit area if the bedway is less than ___" above the embankment. - ANSWER-12"
What is the gauge size for vertical projection in entanglement hazards? - ANSWER-0.12"
What is the max distance between stepping platforms? - ANSWER-12" 2-5 yo
18" 5-12 yo
What is the minimum hgt of an upper rail on a barrier for children 2-5 yo? - ANSWER-29"
How many bolt threads are exposed to be considered a protrusion? - ANSWER-2 or more
Feet first entry could result in a death; this hazard is considered a _____ _____ _____? - ANSWER-Priority One Hazard
What do you check an S Hook gap with? - ANSWER-Feeler Gauge
What is a low frequency inspection? - ANSWER-Seasonal; in depth. Focus on preventative maintenance
What is ASTM F1487? Range of user - ANSWER-5% 2 yo to 95% 12 yo
What is the clearance from under the swing seats? - ANSWER-12" min for weighted open seat
24" min for enclosed seat
What is the Multi Axis Swing seat Clearance? - ANSWER-12"
What is the distance of the first handheld on upper body equipment when access is by rungs? - ANSWER-8"-10"
What is the size of a crush/sheer test probe for roller slides - ANSWER-0.19" (3/16")
Children with mobility impairments need to be able to_______, ________, __________. - ANSWER-Approach, Enter, and Use
What are use zone characteristics? - ANSWER-Must meet ASTM F1292, F1487 and ADA 2010 Route of travel
What is swing peak acceleration? - ANSWER-100 g and HIC score of 500 or less
What is the minimum hgt of elevated structures with guardrails for children 2-5 yo? - ANSWER-20"
What is the length of the chain on an overhead ring; it must not exceed _____? - ANSWER-7"
The overall length of an overhead ring must not exceed _______? - ANSWER-15"
What is the max diameter of a sliding pole? - ANSWER-1.90"
ASTM materials must have a record of _______ - ANSWER-durability
What is the minimum interior diameter of a tube slide? - ANSWER-23"
What is the clearance zone above the slide bedway for the entire length of the slide - ANSWER-60"
Overlap of Use Zones
-If either structures are over 30" in height, what is minimum overlap? - ANSWER-108" (9 ft)
Define probabilility - ANSWER-What the probability of a child might have an accident as a result of an exposure?
What is the clearance zone for a spiral slide? - ANSWER-21" on outside of the spiral only
What is ASTM F1292 HIC benchmark? - ANSWER-1000 Gs
What is the seat clearance for a combo swing? - ANSWER-12" min
What is the clearance zone for a combo swing? - ANSWER-30" min between structure and suspended element
What is the exit use zone of slides? - ANSWER-72" min - 96" max , no overlap
(hgt of slide @ platform is the use exit zone)
nothing < 96"
What is the maximum hgt of an elevated structure without barriers for children 2-5 yo? - ANSWER-30"
What is the minimum use zone for sitting, rocking or springing equipment? - ANSWER-72"
What is the minimum non overlap use zone for rotating equipment > 20" diameter? - ANSWER-72"
What is the function of inspections and maintenance? - ANSWER-Safety - ensure safety of users
Function - keep equipment operational
Aesthetics - clean, attractive, and sanitary
What is the distance between rungs on horizontal ladders? - ANSWER-PS (2-5 yo) min 9"-12" max
SA (5-12 yo) min 9" -15" max
What is the thickness of the torso probe? - ANSWER-3.5"
Adopt a playground safety policy approved by the_____ _______. - ANSWER-Governing board
What is the minimum non overlap use zone for standing/ rocking equipment? - ANSWER-84" (7 ft)
What is the max height for horizontal ladders? - ANSWER-60" (2-5 yo)
84" (5-12 yo)
54" wheelchair
Except where means of ascent and descent have a top guardrail, the max opening for most play components must be no greater than ________"? - ANSWER-15"
What is the use zone for a standing/ rocking/ springing equipment? - ANSWER-84"
What size is the vertical projection gauge? - ANSWER-.12" (1/8")
Equipment painted before ______ should be checked. - ANSWER-1978
What is the head probe diameter? - ANSWER-9"
What is a high frequency inspection? - ANSWER-Custodial; identifies change. Focuses on routine maintenance
On completely bounded ridge openings, check all openings between _______; not all gaps are hazards. - ANSWER-3 1/2" - 9"
What is the max guardrail height on a lower rail for children 2-5 yo? - ANSWER-23"
What is the single axis side clearance for a swing? - ANSWER-30" min from frame
24" min from adjacent swing chain
What is the distance is the first handheld on upper body equipment from the leading edge of a platform? - ANSWER-0"-10"
The sliding pole must exit how many inches above the platform? - ANSWER-60" [Show Less]