Ladders Flashcards
True or false:
Incorrect use of ladders contributes to about 1/3 of all falls per year
False.
The correct answer is 1/4
True or false:
Ladders should always be used even if other equipment is available.
False.
There are safer alternatives, such as working platforms.
What is the maxmimum amount of time that can be spent working from a ladder?
30 minutes
True or False:
Ladders should be used for low risk work.
True.
Other equipment should be used when the risk of falling or injury is high.
Home made or makeshift ladders should ____ be used
never
How often should ladders be inspected?
Three answers
- Just before use by an individual
- Daily inspection
- Periodic inspection (determined by company)
Explain the 1 in 4 rule
A ladder should be one unit out for every four units up. At an ideal angle of 75 degrees.
True or false:
The ladder should be secured to a stable surface/ object
True
The top and the bottom (of a ladder) should rest against/on a ____ and a ____ surface respectively
- Solid
- Level & solid
Floors should be ____ & not ____
- Clean
- Slippery
How far above the resting surface should the top of the ladder protrude?
At least one metre
How many rungs of overlap should there be on extending ladders?
A minimum of three rungs of overlap
When using a ladder
Do not ____
Four possible answers
- Work off the top three rungs
- Carry heavy or long items up or down
- Overreach
- Overload
When using a ladder
Do not…
Four possible answers
- Work off the top three rungs
- Carry heavy or long items up or down
- Overreach
- Overload
When using a ladder
Always…
Four possible answers
- grip the ladder
- keep both hands on the ladder when climbing
- ensure locking features are fully effective
- ensure a secure handhold is available
