Ladder Handling 16 (New Hire)

Question 1

What are the four types of ladder carries

Answer 1

Horizontal carry at the shoulder, Horizontal carry at the hip, Half vertical half horizontal carry, side vertical carry (ct1pg40)

Question 2

When you are moving the ladder just a short distance down the same leaning surface, such as the side of a house..

Answer 2

Side vertical carry (ct1pg48)

Question 3

You can use this carry for short distances (under 15ft)

Answer 3

Half vertical half horizontal (ct1pg46)

Question 4

You will use this carry when you are traveling more than 15ft to the work site. The ground should be firm and dry and the wind should be minimal.

Answer 4

(horizontal carry at the shoulder (ct1,pg41)

Question 5

This the safest carry to use on windy days or if the ground is slippery or unstable.

Answer 5

Horizontal carry at the hip (ct1,pg44)