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Circular use zone where swing motion occurs cannot overlap to a distance of________________.
✔Correct Answer-Y + 72"
(y = vertical distance from the top of sitting surface to pivot point)
The front and rear use zone where swing motion occurs cannot overlap for a distance of ______ to
both the front and the rear. ✔Correct 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 ? ✔Correct Answer-min. length 3"
Wheelchair accessible platform:
The openings in platform, and between edge and railing may not exceed ______" horizontal opening
✔Correct Answer-1/2" (0.5")
What is the minimum side use zone for a rotating swing support structure? ✔Correct Answer-72"
Comprehensive program of playground safety includes.... ✔Correct Answer-- audits
-inspections
-maintenance
What does the middle projection gauge measure? ✔Correct Answer-projection entering brain thru
eye socket
What does the large projection gauge measure? ✔Correct Answer-soft tissue damage such as
bruise or ruptured organs in abdominal area
What is the max height of a balance beam? ✔Correct 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? ✔Correct Answer-72"
What is the dowel size of the crush/shear test probe on Merry - Go - Rounds? ✔Correct 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? ✔Correct Answer-YES
What is the minimum footrest length of a seated spring rocking equipment? ✔Correct Answer-3
1/2"
What is the dowel size of crush / sheer hazards with movement? ✔Correct 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 ____"
✔Correct Answer-3/4" (0.75")
What is the minimum diameter of hand gripping components? ✔Correct Answer-0.95"
What is the dowel diameter for roller slides? ✔Correct Answer-0.19" (3/16")
What is the minimum diameter of handrails? ✔Correct Answer-0.95"
What is the diameter of a medium dowel? ✔Correct Answer-.30" (5/16")
What is the distance from the platform to the sliding pole? ✔Correct Answer-18"-20"
Stepping forms must be stationary when they are ________________ ✔Correct Answer->30"
What is the distance between stepping platforms? ✔Correct Answer-PS 12" max
SA 18" max
What are track ride platform dimensions (when used)? ✔Correct Answer-Min depth 36"
Min width 32"
Max platform hgt 36" for SA users
Upper body equipment can be used by children ___ and up ✔Correct Answer-4
What is the handrail (stair) height for PS age children? ✔Correct Answer-22"-26"
How many swings per bay? ✔Correct Answer-2
What is a swing splay? ✔Correct Answer-Hangers on swings
What is the min. distance between swing splays? ✔Correct Answer-20"
Define Guardrail ✔Correct Answer-designed to prevent an inadvertent fall thru opening
Define Barrier ✔Correct Answer-designed to prevent access and egress thru the opening
What conditions do you identify in an audit? ✔Correct Answer-Non - Compliant and/or Compliant
What is the handgrip to surface clearance for a track ride? ✔Correct Answer-64" min - 78" max
What is the minimum hgt of the upper guardrail for children 5-12 yo? ✔Correct Answer-38"
What is the fall height of a sliding pole? ✔Correct 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? ✔Correct Answer-Head Entrapment
What is the minimum diameter of rungs on a rigid climbing apparatus? ✔Correct Answer-0.95"
Completely Bounded Non - Rigid Openings
How many pounds of force to push thru an opening? ✔Correct Answer-50#