Ladders

Question 1

when laddering a roof how far should the ladder extend above the roof line?

Answer 1

2 - 3 feet above the roof line or 5 rungs

Question 2

what are the basic ladder components

Answer 2

Beams
Rails
Truss Block
Rung
Tie rod
Tip
Butt
Butt spurs
Butt plate
Roof hooks
heat sensor label
protection plates

Question 3

what are the basic extension ladder components

Answer 3

Bed
Fly
Guides
Halyard
Pawls (dogs)
Pulley
Stops
Staypole

Question 4

what are the 3 basic types of ladder beam construction

Answer 4

Trussed beam
I- beam
Solid beam

Question 5

what color is the heat sensor label?
at what temperature does it change?
what color does it change to?

Answer 5

orange
300 degrees
black

Question 6

how often are AFD ladders inspected

Answer 6

monthly

Question 7

what are the 7 different types of portable ground ladders

Answer 7

straight
extension
roof
bangor
combination
folding (attic)
fresno (small/narrow extension)

Question 8

when should a ladder be service tested?

Answer 8

before any new ladder is used and annually

Question 9

for the most effective climbing angle how should the ladder be placed?

Answer 9

at a 75 degree angle by placing the base of the ladder out from the building at a distance equal to 1/4 the height of the building.