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Ladder Safety Test
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Match the ladder-type to the correct corresponding description. (Ex- 1A,2B,3C)
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Which of the following descriptions apply to straight ladders? (Select all that apply.)
Portable
Not self-supporting
Self-supporting
Made of a single section that is not adjustable
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Ladders usually consist of two side rails and are joined at regular intervals by crosspieces called pulleys or roof
hooks.
True
False
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When selecting a ladder, what should be taken into consideration? (Select all that apply.)
Height and pitch requirements
Weight capacity
Surface conditions
Hazardous obstructions
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To maximize a ladder's stability and strength, ladders must be set up against support as close to a ________
pitch as possible.
15.5°
50.5°
75.5°
105.5°
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The distance away from a structure's base that a ladder's base should be positioned is ________ of the
structure's height.
one-third
one-quarter
one-eighth
one-tenth
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Match the extension ladder lengths to the corresponding minimum overlap for adjacent sections. (Ex- 1A,2B,3C)
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Match the ladder class to the correct corresponding weight capacity. (Ex- 1A,2B,3C)
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When surfaces are hard or smooth ________ can be used to help support a ladder. (Select all that apply.)
a ladder with non-skid feet and spurs
PPE
a coworker holding the ladder
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Which of the following procedures apply to using ladders in areas with electrical hazards. (Select all that apply.)
Only use a Type IAA ladder
Use a non-conductive wooden or reinforced plastic ladder
Maintain at least 10 feet (3 m) of clearance from the hazard
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Match the following descriptions to their corresponding hazard image. (Ex- 1A,2B,3C)
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For ladders with lengths exceeding 20 feet (6 m), always have ________ carry the ladder.
one worker
two workers
three workers
four workers
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Select the descriptions that follow ladder safety rules. (Select all that apply.)
Never attempt to hurry up a ladder
Always face the ladder when climbing up or down
Never allow more than one person on a ladder at a time
Never attempt to strap or tie two ladders together
Keep at least three points of contact at all times
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the "cause" description with its corresponding "effect" description. (Ex- 1A,2B,3C)
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Which of the following images shows a ladder placed INCORRECTLY?
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If a ladder appears to be damaged beyond repair it should be ________.
tagged for maintenance
disposed of
ignored until the next inspection
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How many people should be allowed to climb a ladder at the same time?
Only one
Two
Three
Four
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Complete the following statements about fixed ladders. Not all will have a match. (Ex- 1A,2B,3C)