Ladders and working at heights

Question 1

What is the hierarchy to protecting working at heights equipment?

Answer 1

Protect
Avoid
Remove

Question 2

Where there is a risk of falling what is the hierarchy?

Answer 2

Prevent
Avoid
Minimise

Question 3

When you sit a ladder it should?

Answer 3

be 1/3 away from the building and 3-5 rounds above the sill.

It may be pitched lower for casualty evac

Question 4

When are ladders tested?

Answer 4

On acceptance, quarterly and after use. Annual testing done by OPS support

Question 5

What are the two types of dismounts?

Answer 5

Parapet and Straddle

Question 6

How many types of ladders are there and what are they?

Answer 6

4 - Short extension ladder, roof ladder, 13.5m ladder and 9m ladder.

Question 7

Name 4 parts of the 13.5m ladder

Answer 7

Jack Beam, Jack Pad, Screw down jack, Pawls, Quadrants, Props/Polles.

Question 8

Where should the hose becket be places?

Answer 8

1 round below the person

Question 9

What are the 3 types of rescues?

Answer 9

Face to face - Cradle - Walk down

Question 10

When siting the roof ladder what do you need to do when its on the roof?

Answer 10

Push it 10 degrees away from you then flip it in.