Ladders

Question 1

What two things should ladders be used for?

Answer 1

• Short term work
• Access

Question 2

If the work is due to take a long time, what other piece of equipment should be used?

Answer 2

A working platform, either moveable or non-moveable

Question 3

Name the three parts of ladders that should be checked for damage or warping before you intend to use it.

Answer 3

• Stiles
• Rungs
• Feet

Question 4

True or false:
Using a ladder that has been repaired is totally fine dude trust me.

Answer 4

False.
Never use a ladder that has been repaired.
Steve.
You knob.

Question 5

How should you raise a ladder before using it?

Three things

Answer 5

• Lift using the knees
• Hold the back of the ladder so it doesn’t fall
• Foot at the bottom of the ladder

Question 6

What is the correct position of a ladder?

Think about distance or angle from the supporting structure

Answer 6

75 degrees against the support
or 1:4*

• For every four up it should be one out

Question 7

What are the two methods you can use to determine if it is positioned at the correct angle?

Answer 7

• Checking the side guide
• Ensuring the rungs are flat and level

Question 8

Once the ladder is in the correct posistion, what two things must be done next to secure it in place?

Answer 8

• Tie it off at the stiles to prevent it from moving left or right
• Foot the ladder so it does not move

Question 9

True or false:
Once the ladder is in posistion it does not need to be checked or maintained

Answer 9

False.
It should be inspected regularly, and ensured that the lashings are secure and the ladder itself remains in good condition.

Question 10

What are the common types of access equipment you might come across?

Six types of access equipment

Answer 10

• Ladders
• Roof Ladders
• Trestle scaffolds
• Tower scaffolds
• Putlog scaffolds
• Independant scaffolds

Question 11

What two materials do ladders on construction sites tend to be made of?

Answer 11

Wood or aluminium