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Certified Playground
Safety Inspector
Candidate Handbook
National Recreation and Park Association
22377 Belmont Ridge Road
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 858-0784
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Welcome
Examination Development
About the Testing Agency
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SECTION I: ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES AND RULES FOR EXAMINATION
Services for Individuals with Disabilities
Services for English as a Second Language Candidates
Inclement Weather or Emergency
Age and Education Requirement
Reschedule/Cancellation of Computer Based Testing
Copyrighted Examination Questions
Release of Information
Following the Examination and Scoring Results
Appeals
Re-Examination
Scores Cancelled
Your Status as a Certified Playground Safety Inspector
Recertification
Certification Extension Policy
Statement of Non-Discrimination
SECTION II: COMPUTER BASED TESTING EXAM
ADMINISTRATION
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SECTION III: STUDY GUIDE
General Examination Preparation
Study Advice
Test-taking Advice
Exam Content Outline
Exam Question Materials
CPSI Table of Dimensions
SECTION IV: CPSI CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
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Copyright 2015. National Recreation and Park Association.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,
electronic or mechanical, including photocopy or recording, or any information and retrieval system, without
permission in writing from the National Recreation and Park Association.
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome
The Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) program is offered by NRPA under the authority of the
National Certification Board (NCB).
The purpose of the CPSI Course is for those certified to be able to complete the following:
o Identify hazards on public playground equipment and the playground
o Rank the hazards according to injury potential
o Apply the knowledge to remove the hazards and...