Ladders, Scaffolds and Lifts 110101d Flashcards
What is accountable for 25% of loss time workplace claims?
Falls
Which stepladder may be used by two workers at the same time?
Double or Twin step ladder
What is the maximum capacity of an extra heavy-duty industrial type ladder?
300lb
What factors determine the ladder you choose for a job?
Type of project, Height you will be working at.
Which type of material is best suited for working near electricity or overhead power lines?
Fiberglass
The side rails of a portable extension ladder should extend at least
1 METRE above a platform, landing or parapet.
What colour should a wood ladder be painted?
Are not to be painted, other than by being preserved with a transparent protective coating.
What is the most widely used scaffold system?
Frame Scaffolds
Which part of the scaffold system must be matched to site conditions?
The base
Name two (2) types of suspended scaffolds.
-Work cage or Bosun’s chair
-Swingstage
12, Most construction sites do not require licensed certified people to operate lifts.
False
Name three (3) ways material lifts can be powered.
-Manually
-C02 Bottle
-Compressed Air
An employer shall ensure that the height of a rolling scaffold is not more than _____ times the dimension of it’s smallest base.
3
List five (5) factors to consider when choosing the correct scaffold for a job.
-Availability
-Cost
-Workforce Expertise
-Site parameters
-Expected loads, Terrains
What is the ratio for ladder positioning?
4 to 1
1 metre for every 4 metres of length