Vol. 3: Tools, Ladders

Question 1

Vol. 3:

Which ground ladders permit ONE Member?

Answer 1

10
12 ex
14 ex
16

Question 2

Vol. 3:

Which ground ladders permit: TWO Members

Answer 2

20

24

Question 3

Vol. 3:

Which ground ladder permits: THREE Members?

Answer 3

35 ex

Question 4

Vol. 3:

Which Roof Ladders permit: TWO Members?

Answer 4

10
12
14

Question 5

Vol. 3:

Which Roof Ladders permit: THREE Members?

Answer 5

16

20

Question 6

Vol. 3:
Ladders should be inspected periodically and AFTER USE. MCheck for:(1) Marred, worn, cracked or splintered parts
(2) Shoes worn smooth
(3) Worn, frayed or loose halyards
(4) Loose tie-rods and beam bolts, and
(5) Racked, peeled or \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ finish.

Answer 6

Blistered

Question 7

Vol. 3: Ladders

Keep ladders clean and dry. Particular attention should be directed to crevices where wood members are joined.

Oil locks and pulleys as necessary. Check for and touch up chipped finish after each use. Adjust halyards as necessary and replace those which are worn, frayed, or deteriorated by age. Sharpen dull shoes. Report loose __________ and beam bolts.

Answer 7

Tie-Rods

Question 8

Vol. 3: Ladders

___________ paints shall not be used on ladders except on metal parts and for marking.

Marking the length and company designation on the ______ parts at both ends eliminates the guess workwhen removing or replacing ladders.

Answer 8

Pigmented

Metal

Question 9

Vol 3:
The proper climbing angle of a ladder is approximately 70 degrees. To obtain this angle, the base of the ladder should be placed at a distance from the building or objective equal to approximately ___ the desired height.

Answer 9

1/4

Question 10

Vol 3:
Which Straight Ladders are used for reaching roofs of ONE story structures or
Windows on SECOND floors, etc.?

Answer 10

16

20

Question 11

Vol. 3:

The ___ ft. straight ladder can sometimes he used to reach the lowest Fire Escape balcony.

Answer 11

20 ft.

Question 12

Vol. 3:
___ ft. straight ladders are used for reaching roofs of one-story buildings, windows on second floors, fire escape balconies, etc. This ladder is normally raised by two members, however, in an emergency situation it may be raised by one member

Answer 12

24 ft.

Question 13

Vol. 3:
____ ft. extension ladders are useful for inside work and as a stepladder. These ladders are made in two seven-foot sections.

Answer 13

12 ex

Question 14

Vol. 3:
____ ft. extension ladders are useful for inside work. They are used to access attics through scuttle holes, can be made into stepladders, etc. These ladders are made of two nine-foot sections.

Answer 14

14 ex

Question 15

Vol. 3:
When folding Salvage Covers, Two members face each other at one end of cover and fold end in approximately __ - ___ inches.

Answer 15

8 -10 inches