Ladder Use & Safety

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

• 1:1

• 2:1

• 3:1

• 4:1

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

• top step

• 2nd step from the top

• 3rd step from the top

• 4th step from the top

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

• Types I, II, III, IV, V

• Types I, IA, IAA, IAAA, IAAAA,

• Types III, II, I, IA, IAA

• Types 1,2,3,4,5

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

• Always keep both hands and both feet on the ladder while climbing

• Always keep two hands on the ladder while climbing

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

• Always have at least three points of the ladder touching the ground while climbing

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

• three feet

• four feet

• one foot

• it depends on the size of the worker climbing the ladder

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

• fixed ladder

• platform ladder

• trestle ladder

• double step ladder

The most common ladder material in use today is

• wood

• aluminum

• plastic

• fiberglass

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

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

• keep your hands between the side rails of the ladder

• keep your head between the side rails of the ladder

• tie off to the ladder before reaching out

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

• True

• False

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

• True

• False