CHAPTER 11 - Ladders

Question 1

When possible, which is the preferred method of cleaning the ladder? Choices: Stiff-bristle brush, mild detergent, and water, Soft-bristle brush and water, Stiff-bristle brush and water, or Soft-bristle brush, mild solvent, and water

Answer 1

Stiff-bristle brush and water

Question 2

How should wire-rope halyard extensions be checked?

Answer 2

With the fly section fully bedded

Question 3

In addition to after each use, when should a ground ladder normally be visually inspected?

Answer 3

Monthly

Question 4

What are the spring-loaded, retractable, curved metal pieces that allow the tip of a roof ladder to be secured to the peak of a pitched roof?

Answer 4

Roof hooks

Question 5

What are the two main structural components that run the entire length of most ladders or ladder sections?

Answer 5

Beams

Question 6

If a ladder is raised 25 ft (8 m) to gain access to a roof, how far away from the building should you position the butt of the ladder from the building?

Answer 6

Approximately 6 ft (1.8 m)

Question 7

What are the devices attached to the fly section of a ladder that engage ladder rungs to anchor the fly sections of the ladder called?

Answer 7

Pawls