Ground Ladders

Question 1

906.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that …..and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). This is a safety measure designed to reduce or eliminate the risk of injury to department members when using ground ladders.

Answer 1

ground ladders are periodically inspected and tested for compliance with the standards set forth in Ohio law

Question 2

906.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that ground ladders are periodically inspected and tested for compliance with the standards set forth in Ohio law and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). This is a safety measure designed to reduce or eliminate the ……

Answer 2

risk of injury to department members when using ground ladders.

Question 3

906.2 POLICY
It is the policy of the Elyria Fire Department to…… for the safety of department members and to comply with applicable standards (OAC § 4123:1-21-05).

Answer 3

perform service testing and inspection of all ground ladders

Question 4

All department-owned ground ladders should be inspected and maintained ……. Ground ladders shall be visually inspected monthly and after each use (OAC § 4123:1-21-05).

Answer 4

monthly in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations

Question 5

All department-owned ground ladders should be inspected and maintained monthly in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Ground ladders shall be visually inspected…… (OAC § 4123:1-21-05).

Answer 5

monthly and after each use

Question 6

Ground ladders shall be service tested…… The actual testing interval may exceed 12 months if that time is reasonably needed for scheduling and completion of the testing process.

Answer 6

annually.

Question 7

Ground ladders shall be service tested annually. The actual testing interval may exceed 12 months if that time is…… of the testing process.

Answer 7

reasonably needed for scheduling and completion

Question 8

Ground ladders shall also be service tested after…… Ladders will be service tested in accordance with applicable NFPA standards. Load testing minimums will vary based on ladder construction and type.

Answer 8

repair and before being placed back in service.

Question 9

Ground ladders shall also be service tested after repair and before being placed back in service. Ladders will be service tested in accordance with applicable NFPA standards. Load testing minimums will vary…..

Answer 9

based on ladder construction and type.

Question 10

All ground ladders shall be ….. after each use. Any defect noted in the inspection shall be repaired and the ground ladder service tested prior to being returned to service.

Answer 10

visually inspected thoroughly

Question 11

All ground ladders shall be visually inspected thoroughly after each use. Any defect noted in the inspection shall be repaired and the ground ladder …..

Answer 11

service tested prior to being returned to service.

Question 12

Ground ladder service testing should be performed by …… (OAC § 4123:1-21-05).

Answer 12

a trained department member or a qualified vendor

Question 13

The ….. shall be responsible for scheduling and maintaining permanent records of all ladder testing and certification for the service life of each ladder (OAC § 4123:1-21-05).

Answer 13

Mechanic or Fire Chief’s designee

Question 14

The Mechanic or Fire Chief’s designee shall be responsible for ….. of all ladder testing and certification for the service life of each ladder (OAC § 4123:1-21-05).

Answer 14

scheduling and maintaining permanent records