Cpsc Handbook - Maintaining a Playground

Question 1

Detailed inspections should give special attention to

Answer 1

moving parts and other parts that can be expected to wear.

Question 2

All repairs and replacements of equipment parts should be

Answer 2

completed following the manufacturer’s instructions

Question 3

user modifications to equipment should be

Answer 3

removed immediately

Question 4

Frequency of inspections will depend on the following four things

Answer 4

1- type of equipment
2-age of equipment
3-amount of use
4-local climate

Question 5

Three key points to look for during regular checks of surfacing

Answer 5

1- areas under swings and slide exits
2-pooling water
3-frozen surfacing

Question 6

Retain and record the following

Answer 6

1-manufacturer’s maintenance instructions
2-checklists used
3-any inspection performed should be signed and dated
4-A record of any accident and injury