Ladders Flashcards
1
Q
What are ladders used for?
A
Rescue
Access
Ventilation
Bridging
Other Uses
2
Q
2 ways the sting of a ladder may be constructed
A
Single beam
Bottom chord, Top chord & Truss blocks
3
Q
Verbal Commands when using ladders
A
Slip - remove from appliance
Pitch - to erect a ladder
Stow - replace on appliance
4
Q
Movement of a ladder
A
Raise - ground to 90 degrees
Extend - length ladder
Depress - angle to objective
Elevate - angle away from objective
House - shorten ladder
Lower - 90 degrees to ground
5
Q
Considerations when siting a ladder
A
Height
Projection
Plumbing
Clearances
Ground condition
6
Q
Correct pitch angle of a ladder
A
75 degrees
7
Q
Ways a single person can carry a ladder
A
One person shoulder
Ond person suitcase
