Ladders

Question 1

Three-piece short extension ladder description

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Answer 1

Length of working height - 6m

Weight - 21kg

Allocation - on all pumps, pump ladders and dual pump ladders

Question 2

9m ladder description

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Answer 2

Length - 9m

Weight - 40.6kg

Allocation - on all pumps and dual pump ladders

Question 3

135 ladder description

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Answer 3

Length - 13.5m

Weight - 100kg

Allocation - on all pump ladders and dual pump ladders

Question 4

Roof ladder description

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Answer 4

Length - 4.6m

Weight - 14kg

Allocation - on all pumps, pump ladders and dual pump ladders

Number of rounds - 13

Question 5

When are ladders inspected?

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Answer 5

On acceptance

After operational use

Quarterly

Annually

Question 6

Name operational safety points with 9m ladders

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Answer 6

The distance required behind the appliance to safely remove the ladder is 10m

Check for overhead obstructions. Beam pivots to a height of 4.2m

Checking the automatic safety catch fitted at the base of the beam is engaged

Whenever the 9m ladder is not carried, the pin must be in place

The beam gantry must always return to its stowed position to prevent a hazard

Only wash beams with water, do not use oil

Question 7

Ladder pitch checks

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Answer 7

The string no more than 150mm away from the frame

There are 3-5 rounds above the sill

That the round above the sill is just above and parallel to the sill

Question 8

If pitching into a narrow opening, what checks are made instead?

Answer 8

That the head of the ladder is either 50mm below the sill and not touching or 50mm above the sill

Question 9

When can ladders be used?

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Answer 9

To gain access

Inside buildings where stairs have collapsed

To gain access to upper floors, and floors below ground

The bridge gaps