What is the order of steps to assess compliance for a non - traditional piece of equipment? - ANSWER-( 1 ) Determine the manufacturer's classification for
... [Show More] the play component , if any . ( 2 ) If that does not help use professional judgment to apply the appropriate performance criteria. ( 3 ) Identify all components and apply appropriate performance criteria.
In evaluating non traditional equipment , a piece of equipment may not be declared non - compliant simply because it is not covered by the ASTM standard ? - ANSWER-TRUE
Which of the following is true when using flexible components as access to a platform ? - ANSWER-a means of hand support during transition to the platform must be provided .
The slide entanglement:
begins on the bottom edge of the slide and extends out and up_____". The transition platform is _____" high from the sliding surface and extends to a _____" radius of the sides. - ANSWER-60 " or 1520mm , 42 " or 1066.8mm , 21 " or 533.4mm
Slide transition area must be at least ______" deep and as wide as the slide chute . - ANSWER-14"
Rotating equipment shall have a _____" clear area free of structural components . - ANSWER-72 " , 1929mm
Stepping forms shall have a minimum diameter of ____",and be less than or equal to _____" high for 2 to 5 year olds and less than or equal to _____" high for 5 to 12 year olds unless I hand support is provided . - ANSWER-10 " or 250mm , 20 " or 508mm , 30 " or 762mm
A balance beam for ages 2 to 5 shall be _____" maximum height and ______"maximum height for ages 5 to 12 . - ANSWER-12 " or 300mm , 16 " or 410mm
For horizontal ladders , the maximum height per ASTM ages 2yrs-5yrs is ______" and for ages 5 to 12 is _____".For use by wheelchair users the maximum height is _____". - ANSWER-60" (1525mm), 84" (2130mm), 54" (1370mm)
Sliding pole platforms must extend _________ above the platform . - ANSWER-60" (1524mm)
The most common cause of injury on public playgrounds is? - ANSWER-Falls
What is the most common cause of playground fatalities ? - ANSWER-Entanglement
Which of the following ASTM documents should be used as a reference when selecting a surfacing system to be installed in a public playground ? - ANSWER-F2223
Hand gripping components like Rungs must have a diameter of _____-_____? - ANSWER-.95-1.55 " ( 24-39 mm )
Vertical clear opening of a 3-Dimensional Climbing Net Structures <_____" - ANSWER-72" (1829mm)
Physical definition of flat play surface - ANSWER-2"x2", <30 degrees
Roofs above play equipment is how many inches? - ANSWER-Greater than 84"
Slide non-entanglement should not have bolts more than? - ANSWER-1/8"
All hooks , such as S - hooks and C - hooks , should be closed . A hook is considered closed if there is no gap or space greater than _______"? - ANSWER-0.04" inches (thickness of a Dime)
Bolts should not expose more than ______ threads beyond the end of the nut. - ANSWER-2 threads
Certain openings could present an entrapment hazard if the distance between any interior opposing surfaces is greater than ______ inches and less than ___ inches - ANSWER-3.5" and less than 9"
Loose-fill materials will compress over time due to use and weathering. At least how much? - ANSWER-25%
Rungs/handrails: what is the diameter or maximum cross-section preferred to achieve maximal grip strength, also benefit the weakest children. - ANSWER-1.25" inches
Handrails provide Balance or support:
Handrail height between ____"-____" for leading edge of each step? - ANSWER-22" and 38" inches
Play equipment : no more than 30" high
The use zone should extend a minimum of how many feet in all directions? - ANSWER-6 feet or 72"
Play equipment : more than 30" high
The use zone should extend a minimum of how many feet in all directions from the perimeter of the stand alone climber ? - ANSWER-9 feet or 108"
Flexible Climbers:
The perimeter of any opening in a net structure should be?
Preschool & school age - ANSWER-18"inches & 20" inches
Horizontal ladders:
horizontal distance out to the first handhold should be, when access from the platform? - ANSWER-No greater than 10 inches
Horizontal ladders:
horizontal distance out to the first handhold should be, when access is from climbing rungs? - ANSWER-At least 8 inches but no greater than 10 inches
Horizontal ladders:
space between adjacent rungs of overhead ladders should be? - ANSWER-greater than 9 inches to prevent entrapment
The maximum height of a horizontal ladder for Preschool-Age should be? - ANSWER-No more than 60" inches
The maximum height of a horizontal ladder for School-age should be? - ANSWER-No more than 84" inches
overhead swinging rings are suspended by chains , the maximum length of the chains should be? - ANSWER-7" inches long
The diameter of sliding poles should be no greater than? - ANSWER-1.9" inches
The highest point of the rolling log should be a maximum of ____" inches above the protective surface below . - ANSWER-18" inches
An equipment's fall height must be ______ the protective surface's critical height in order to conform the protective to ASTM safety standards . - ANSWER-Lower than or equal to
A fall height is only measured in whole feet. True or false? - ANSWER-False
Professional judgement - ANSWER-Must be based on knowledge , skill , or expertise in the specific field of playground safety .
The user range covered by ASTM F1487 is : - ANSWER-5th percentile 2 year old to 95th percentile 12 year old
Where is the best source for accessible design information ? - ANSWER-DOJ 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
The purpose of ASTM Standard 1487 is : - ANSWER-To reduce life threatening and debilitating injuries
Maximum incline of a rotating play equipment? - ANSWER-45 degrees
Maximum ramp slope is ___:____ratio? - ANSWER-1:12
Maximum ramp run without a landing _____"? - ANSWER-144" inches
Landings must have a ____" minimum diameter - ANSWER-60"
Critical height is a characteristic of? - ANSWER-Playground Surfacing
Critical height is ____ than _____fall height - ANSWER-Greater than or equal to
Which factor is not a consideration when selecting a protective surfacing material? - ANSWER-Frequent use
What is the minimum use zone between a merry - go - round and a sitting spring rocker ? - ANSWER-144 inches
How are fall heights for swings measured ? - ANSWER-Measured from the pivot point to the surfacing material .
The fall height of a merry - go - round is measured from the _____________________________to the protective surfacing - ANSWER-Platform perimeter where child sits
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
Standing rocking equipment use zone? - ANSWER-84 " ( 2130 mm ) use zone that may not overlap any other zone .
The distance between stepping surfaces on two functionally - linked play structures shall not be ... - ANSWER-> 12 " ( 300 mm ) for ages 2-5
> 18 " ( 460 mm ) for ages 5-12
The CPSC Handbook is a? - ANSWER-Federal guideline
The Consumer Products Safety Commission CPSC recommends that children of which age group use Horizontal ladders Ring Treks, and Chinning Bars ? - ANSWER-4 years of age and older .
The criteria for unitary surface materials includes meeting requirements of? - ANSWER-ASTM F1292 and F1487
The BEST way to assure the safety of the users once a playground has been installed and opened to the public is to : - ANSWER-implement an inspection and maintenance program
A composite play structure is? - ANSWER-two or more play structures attached or functionally linked to create one integral unit that provides more than one play activity
Playground equipment shall be manufactured and constructed only of materials that? - ANSWER-have a demonstrated record of durability in the playground .
The majority of injuries associated with public playground equipment result from? - ANSWER-falls to the surface on which the equipment was located .
Which of the following is exempt from the head entrapment requirements ? - ANSWER-the opening between the surface and the first rung
Chute must have an average slope not to exceed _______° , ______° maximum slope - ANSWER-30 ° , 50⁰
What is An accessible route? - ANSWER-a pathway specifically designed to provide access for individuals with disabilities .
When performing a safety audit , a 5/8 inch ( 16 mm ) diameter rod is used to check for? - ANSWER-to check for a crush or shear hazard on a moving component .
3 pieces of equipment not intended for pre school ages 2yrs-5yrs: - ANSWER-•freestanding arch climber
•fulcrum seesaw
•log roll
The primary reason for adding protective barriers on composite structures is to prevent : - ANSWER-deliberate attempts to pass through the device .
Manufacturers of playground equipment must : - ANSWER-provide the manufacturer's identification on the equipment .
According to the current CPSC Handbook , fatal injuries of children involving playground equipment include which of the following ? - ANSWER-impact from equipment tip - over .
The ADA requires that accessible equipment on new or renovated playgrounds must : - ANSWER-be on an accessible route .
The purpose of ATM Standard 1487 is : - ANSWER-to reduce life threatening and debilitating injuries .
acceptable distance for the opening between two adjacent platforms ? - ANSWER-3 inches ( 76 mm )
A CPSI is determining the fall height of an arch climber attached to a composite structure . The fall height is determined by measuring from : - ANSWER-measured from the highest part of the climber intended for foot support to the protective surfacing .
A component on stationary equipment that fits within a projection gauge and extends beyond the face of the gauge is technically defined as : - ANSWER-a protrusion .
The MOST important consideration for a playground that includes separate areas for different age groups is : - ANSWER-adding signage to clearly indicate age - appropriateness .
What is the necessary critical height of the surfacing in the use zone for a 20 inch ( 507 mm ) tall stepping form intended for ages 2 to 5 ? - ANSWER-2 feet ( 0.6 meters )
Vertical Projection Gauge thickness? - ANSWER-1/8 " inches
Roller Slides - size of crush / shear test probe? - ANSWER-3/16" inches
Merry - Go - Rounds - size of crush / shear test probe? - ANSWER-5/16" inches
Small Projection Gauge - inside diameter?
(Penetrate Child's Skull) - ANSWER-0.5" inches
Crush and Shear Probe size? - ANSWER-5/8" inches(0.62")
Partially Bounded Opening Probe ( B ) - minimum insertion depth? - ANSWER-3/4" inches(0.75")
What is the diameter of Non-rigid handgrips(flexible components)? - ANSWER-0.62"-1.55"
Middle Projection Gauge - inside diameter? (Eye socket protrusion) - ANSWER-1.50" inches
Large projection gauge - inside diameter? (Bruise/rupture organ) - ANSWER-3" inches
Partially-Bounded Opening Probe - neck width? - ANSWER-1.875" inches
Torso Probe Thickness/Min. insertion depth - ANSWER-3.5" inches
Torso Probe - minimum insertion depth - ANSWER-4.0" inches
Partially - Bounded Opening Probe ( A ) - width - ANSWER-6.1" inches
Torso Probe - width - ANSWER-6.2" inches
Partially - Bounded Opening Probe ( B ) shoulder width - ANSWER-8.5" inches
Head Probe- diameter - ANSWER-9.0" inches
What is the Maximum clear opening without a top horizontal guardrail Barriers? - ANSWER-15" inches
Guardrails for Children 2-5 - maximum height of lower rail? And minimum height of upper rail? - ANSWER-23" inches and 29" inches
Guardrails for Children 5-12 - maximum height lower rail? And minimum height upper rail? - ANSWER-28" inches and 38" inches
Slide exit Region -maximum use zone? - ANSWER-96" inches
When will a platform need a guardrail for preschool age 2yrs-5yrs? - ANSWER->20"-30" inches
When will a platform need a guardrail for schoolage 5yrs-12yrs? - ANSWER->30" inches
When will a platform need a protective barrier for preschool 5yrs-12yrs? - ANSWER->48
When will a platform need a protective barrier for preschool 2yrs-5yrs? - ANSWER->30" inches
When can play equipment completely overlap? - ANSWER-If all equipment height is 30" or less.
What is the use zone for play equipment with different heights? - ANSWER-108" inches
Purpose of the playground safety audit? - ANSWER-Identifying Compliant and Non-compliant conditions
5 Documents pertaining to all playgrounds? - ANSWER-•playground policy statement
•staff training documentation
•ADA 2010 Accessibility Standards
•CPSC handbook 1981-2010
•ASTM Standards 1993-
When should Audits be perform on a playground? - ANSWER-•prior to opening a new playground
•New equipment
•Major Repairs
•Standards, Guidelines or Laws change
What is the purpose of inspections and maintenance? - ANSWER-To maintain a Standard of Care
How do you identify priority hazards? - ANSWER-Possibility, Probability and Consequences
Exit height of a slide greater than 48"in? - ANSWER-7"-15"
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