Ladders/Step Bolts

Question 1

Falling from heights is the second highest cause of fatalities for Electrical Workers.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Only ? ladders should be used

Answer 2

Non-conductive

Question 3

The maximum recommended length for a fully extended extension ladder is ? .

Answer 3

55’

Question 4

Carry the ladder by placing the upper side rail on the shoulder and the bottom rail resting against the body. Heavy ladders should be carried horizontally by two people.

Answer 4

true

Question 5

When placing a ladder against a building on a busy sidewalk, barricade the area or position a worker in front of the ladder.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Extension ladders up to 36 feet high should have a minimum of a ? overlap between sections when extended.

Answer 6

3’

Question 7

The top of an extension ladder should extend a minimum of ? above the roof edge of a building when used to access the roof of a building.

Answer 7

3’

Question 8

When working on a ladder it should, whenever possible, be ? .

Answer 8

Secured at the top

Question 9

When climbing or descending a ladder, maintain ? points of contact on the ladder.

Answer 9

3

Question 10

The base of a ladder can be made more stable on grass or gravel by using the ladder feet in the ? position.

Answer 10

spike

Question 11

If working with two hands is necessary when on a ladder, belt into the ladder with the pole strap around both rails and one wrap around a rung.

Answer 11

true

Question 12

The minimum distance the base of a 40-foot extension ladder should be set from the wall it is leaning against is ? .

Answer 12

1/4

Question 13

When transferring from a ladder to a roof, transfer from the ? of the ladder.

Answer 13

side

Question 14

The proper place for the hands when climbing up and down towers that have step bolts is to ? .

Answer 14

slide the hands on either side of the main member at the corner