MIOSHA: Summary: Part 11 Fixed and Portable Ladders

Question 1

“Cleats” means

Answer 1

a ladder’s crosspieces of rectangular cross section which are placed on edge and on which a person may step to ascend or descend.

Question 2

“Double-cleat ladder” means

Answer 2

a ladder that is similar to a single-cleat ladder, but is wider and has an additional rail in the center that allows simultaneous 2-way traffic.

Question 3

“Stepladder” means

Answer 3

a self-supporting portable ladder which is nonadjustable in length and which has flat steps and a hinged back. A stepladder’s size is measured along the front edge of the side rails

Question 4

The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who X. The program shall enable each employee to recognize hazards related to the X and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed to minimize these hazards.

Answer 4

uses a ladder

ladder

Question 5

An employer shall ensure that each employee has been trained by a competent person in all of the following areas, as applicable:

a. The nature of X in the work area.

Answer 5

fall hazards

Question 6

An employer shall ensure that each employee has been trained by a competent person in all of the following areas, as applicable:

b. The correct procedures for X the fall protection systems to be used

Answer 6

erecting, maintaining, and

disassembling

Question 7

An employer shall ensure that each employee has been trained by a competent person in all of the following areas, as applicable:

c. The proper X in handling, ladders.

Answer 7

construction, use, and placement of, and care

Question 8

An employer shall ensure that each employee has been trained by a competent person in all of the following areas, as applicable:

d. The maximum intended X of ladders that are used.

Answer 8

load-carrying capacities

Question 9

A ladder shall be provided at all personnel points of access if there is a break in elevation of X inches or more and if a ramp, runway, sloped embankment, stairway, or personnel hoist is not provided.

Answer 9

19 inches

Question 10

When a building or structure has X of access between levels, that point of access shall be kept clear to permit the free passage of employees. When work must be performed or equipment must be used, that restricts the free passage of employees at the point of access; a Y shall be provided and used.

Answer 10

only 1 point

second point of access

Question 11

When a building or structure has X points of access between levels, at least 1 point of access shall be kept clear to permit the free passage of employees.

Answer 11

2 or more

Question 12

A ladder, as prescribed in this part, shall be used to provide X, unless other means, such as steps, stairs, ramps, runways, or elevators, are provided.

Answer 12

safe access to all elevations

Question 13

A ladder shall be X and after it has fallen or been involved in an accident to determine its condition.

Answer 13

inspected before use

Question 14

A ladder that has any of the following faults and defects shall be immediately tagged “DANGEROUS – DO NOT USE” and shall be withdrawn from service:
a.
b.
c.
d.

Answer 14

a. Broken, worn, or missing rungs, cleats, or steps.
b. Broken or split side rails.
c. Broken or bent guides or iron spreaders.
d. Broken or bent locks.

Question 15

A ladder shall not be placed in a passageway, doorway, driveway, or any location where it may be displaced, unless it is X

Answer 15

protected by barricades or guards or is secured to prevent displacement.

Question 16

A ladder shall be placed on a substantial and stable base unless it is X. The area around the top and bottom of the ladder shall be kept clear.

Answer 16

secured to prevent accidental displacement

Question 17

An employee shall face the ladder when ascending or descending. Each employee shall use X to grasp the ladder when progressing up or down the ladder. An employee shall not Y that could cause the employee to lose balance and
fall.

Answer 17

at least 1 hand

carry any object or load

Question 18

An employee who is on a ladder shall not X that may cause the ladder to move or topple. If both of an employee’s Y, the employee is overreaching.

Answer 18

overreach or do any pushing or pulling

shoulders are outside of a side rail

Question 19

A portable ladder shall be used at such a pitch that the horizontal projected distance from the top support to the base is not more than X of the vertical distance between these points.

Answer 19

one fourth or 1/4

Question 20

A portable ladder in use shall be equipped with X, unless the ladder is tied, blocked, or otherwise secured to prevent it from being displaced. Y shall not be used as a substitute for care in placing, lashing, or holding a ladder that is used upon slippery surfaces, including flat metal or concrete surfaces that are constructed so that they cannot be prevented from becoming slippery.

Answer 20

appropriate safety feet

Slip-resistant feet

Question 21

A portable ladder that is used at such a pitch that the horizontal projected distance from the top support to the base is less than X of the vertical distance between these points shall be secured at the top to prevent tipping backward.

Answer 21

1/5

Question 22

When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend not less than X feet above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access.

Answer 22

3

Question 23

A manufactured portable metal ladder shall not be used for X. A ladder shall have Y side rails if the ladder is used where the employee or the ladder could contact X

Answer 23

electrical work or where the ladder or an employee may contact electrical conductors

non-conductive

exposed energized electrical equipment

Question 24

A metal ladder shall not be used or moved unless a minimum of X feet is maintained between power transmission or distribution lines

Answer 24

20

Question 25

A power transmission or distribution line or electrical apparatus shall be considered energized unless X.

Where de-energizing is impractical, the minimum clearances set forth in table 1 shall be maintained between the ladder, employee, or material, whichever is closer, but no less than Y feet

Answer 25

the property owner or utility indicates it is de-energized and the line or apparatus is visibly grounded

10

Question 26

Voltage to minimum clearance:

Answer 26

To 50 - kV 10 feet

Over 50 kV 10 - feet plus .4 inch per kV

Question 27

An employee who is using a portable ladder shall not stand on the X or within Y feet of the top of the ladder.

Answer 27

top 2 rungs

3

Question 28

A job-built ladder shall not be more than X feet in length. If the length of a required job-built ladder would be more than the maximum length, Y or more separate ladders shall be used and shall be offset with a platform between each ladder that is not supported by the ladders. Ladders used with a platform shall be secured at the
top and bottom.

Answer 28

24

2

Question 29

An employee shall not use the backside of a stepladder for X, unless the stepladder is designed for such use.

Answer 29

climbing

Question 30

Unless the stepladder is equipped with a handrail, the top step and cap shall not X

Answer 30

be used to stand on

Question 31

A stepladder shall not be used as a X by leaning it against a wall or other support

Answer 31

straight ladder

Question 32

A X shall be provided on each stepladder to hold the front and back sections in an open position when the ladder is being used. The ladder shall be Y and the spreaders shall be locked while in use.

Answer 32

metal spreader or locking device

opened fully

Question 33

Each leg of a step ladder shall be X

Answer 33

in contact with solid footing.