Ladder Use & Safety

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What is the proper angle ratio (length of ladder:distance from wall) for extension or single ladders?

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4:1

Front

What is the "highest standing level" of a step ladder?

Back

3rd step from the top

Front

What are the five different ladder "duty ratings" (maximum load ratings)?

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Types III, II, I, IA, IAA

Front

What is meant by maintaining a 3-point contact when climbing a ladder?

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Always keep either two hands and one foot or one hand and both feet on the ladder while climbing.

Front

How many feet should you extend a straight ladder or extension ladder passed the landing (structure)?

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three feet

Front

A step ladder that has a much larger step than the typical 3" wide rung for the user to securely stand on is called a

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platform ladder

Front

The most common ladder material in use today is

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fiberglass

Front

Overreaching or leaning while working on a ladder is dangerous. A good practice to avoid leaning is to...

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keep the center of your belt buckle (stomach) between the side rails of the ladder

Front

Never climb a step ladder unless all four feet have firm and even contact with the ground/floor.

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True

Front

It is safe to work on a ladder in front of a doorway as long as you tell someone before you begin.

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False