Acronyms

Question 1

What is the “P” in “PENSPACE”?

Answer 1

PPE - correct type and worn correctly

Question 2

What is the first “E” in “PENSPACE”?

Answer 2

Evacuate - if signs of impending collapse

Question 3

What is the “N” in “PENSPACE”?

Answer 3

No-go zones - for both personnel and vehicles

Question 4

What is the “S” in “PENSPACE”?

Answer 4

Safety Officer - know who it is and that there is one

Question 5

What is the second “P” in “PENSPACE”?

Answer 5

Path of escape - know how you’re going to get out

Question 6

What is the “A” in “PENSPACE”?

Answer 6

Awareness of surroundings - be vigilant

Question 7

What is the “C” in “PENSPACE”?

Answer 7

Communications - make sure you have comms

Question 8

What is the second “E” in “PENSPACE”?

Answer 8

Engineer

Question 9

What is “PENSPACE” used for?

Question 10

What is “TRUSS” used for?

Answer 10

Knots

Question 11

What is the “T” in “Truss”?

Answer 11

Easy to Tie

Question 12

What is the “R” in “Truss”?

Answer 12

Easy to Recognise

Question 13

What is the “U” in “Truss”?

Answer 13

Easy to Untie

Question 14

What is the first “S” in “Truss”?

Answer 14

Should not Slip

Question 15

What is the second “S” in “Truss”?

Answer 15

Should not damage or excessively weaken the rope

Question 16

What is “CAMSUE” used for?

Answer 16

Things that could damage rope.

Question 17

What is the “C” in “CAMSUE”?

Answer 17

Chemical interaction

Question 18

What is the “A” in “CAMSUE”?

Answer 18

Abrasion

Question 19

What is the “M” in “CAMSUE”?

Answer 19

Mechanical Damage

Question 20

What is the “S” in “CAMSUE”?

Answer 20

Shock loading

Question 21

What is the “U” in “CAMSUE”?

Answer 21

Ultraviolet light

Question 22

What is the “E” in “CAMSUE”?

Answer 22

Extreme heat

Question 23

What is “HPPCG” used for?

Answer 23

Siting a ladder for raising.

Question 24

What is the “H” in “HPPCG”?

Answer 24

Height - is the ladder going to reach the target safely?

Question 25

What is the first “P” in “HPPCG”?

Answer 25

Projection - angle of the ladder

Question 26

What is the second “P” in “HPPCG”?

Answer 26

Plumbing - vertical on the left/right axis

Question 27

What is the “C” in “HPPCG”?

Answer 27

Clearance - is there enough clearance (overhead or otherwise) to raise the ladder safely

Question 28

What is the “G” in “HPPCG”?

Answer 28

Ground Conditions - is the ground safe to set the ladder up on?

Question 29

What are the three “Ps” and what are they for?

Answer 29

• Projection - 4:1 ratio, “L” on side of ladder
• Plumb - not leaning left or right
• Pawls - locked/engaged

They are used to ensure a ladder is safely erected in the correct position.