LAD: Ladders Flashcards
When are ladders tested?
Four answers
On acceptance
After operational use
Annually
Quarterly at workshops for training ladders
What are the ladder pitch checks?
Three answers
150mm or less from the frame
3-5 rounds above the sill, 50mm above
Closest round should be parallel with sill
What are the ladder safety checks for the 9m and 135 ladder?
Two answers
9m ladder
Pawls rested on rounds
135 ladder
Pawls
Clearance between ground and carry handles
Jack pads are on the ground
Describe the short extension ladder?
Length, weight, what appliances
6m
21kg
Pumps, pump ladders, DPLs
One person lift
Describe the 9m ladder?
Length, weight, what appliances
9m
40.6kg
Pumps and DPLs
Three person lift
Describe the 135 ladder?
Length, weight, what appliances
13.5m
100kg
Pump ladders and DPLs
Four person lift
Describe the roof ladder?
Length, weight, what appliances
4.6m
14kg
Pumps, pump ladders, DPLs
One person lift
9m Ladder Standard Pitch
Standby to slip 9m ladder Release - Slip No.3 site heel Under run Prepare to extend - Extend Pawls engaged Head in - Adjustments Ladder pitched get to work
Make Up
Head out Extend to lower - Lower Clear behind - Under run Standby to launch Launch - House Ladder secure
9m Ladder Confined Space
Standby to slip 9m ladder Release - Slip No.3 site heel Under run Prepare to tilt - Tilt Prepare to extend - Extend Pawls engaged Head in - Adjustments Ladder pitched get to work
Make Up
Head out Extend to lower - Lower Prepare to tilt - Tilt Clear behind Under run Standby to launch Launch - House Ladder secure
135 Ladder Standard Pitch
Standby to slip 135 ladder Release - Slip No.3 and 4 site heel Under run Ground props Prepare to extend - Extend Pawls engaged Head in - Adjustments Ladder pitched get to work
Make Up
Head out Extend to lower - Lower Ladder to vertical Walk in - Clear behind Under run Standby to launch Launch - House Ladder secure
135 Ladder Confined Space
Standby to slip Release - Slip No.3 and 4 site heel Under run Prop round Prepare to tilt - Tilt Prop round Ground props Prepare to extend - Extend Pawls engaged Head in - Adjustments Ladder pitched get to work
Make Up
Head out Extend to lower - Lower Ladder to vertical - Prop round Prepare to tilt - Tilt Prop round - Walk in Clear behind - Under run Standby to launch Launch - House Ladder secure
