Ladder Safety Test

Match the ladder-type to the correct corresponding description. (Ex- 1A,2B,3C)

Which of the following descriptions apply to straight ladders? (Select all that apply.)

• Portable

• Not self-supporting

• Self-supporting

• Made of a single section that is not adjustable

Ladders usually consist of two side rails and are joined at regular intervals by crosspieces called pulleys or roof

hooks.

• True

• False

When selecting a ladder, what should be taken into consideration? (Select all that apply.)

• Height and pitch requirements

• Weight capacity

• Surface conditions

• Hazardous obstructions

To maximize a ladder's stability and strength, ladders must be set up against support as close to a ________

pitch as possible.

• 15.5°

• 50.5°

• 75.5°

• 105.5°

The distance away from a structure's base that a ladder's base should be positioned is ________ of the

structure's height.

• one-third

• one-quarter

• one-eighth

• one-tenth

Match the extension ladder lengths to the corresponding minimum overlap for adjacent sections. (Ex- 1A,2B,3C)

Match the ladder class to the correct corresponding weight capacity. (Ex- 1A,2B,3C)

When surfaces are hard or smooth ________ can be used to help support a ladder. (Select all that apply.)

• a ladder with non-skid feet and spurs

• PPE

• a coworker holding the ladder

Which of the following procedures apply to using ladders in areas with electrical hazards. (Select all that apply.)

• Only use a Type IAA ladder

• Use a non-conductive wooden or reinforced plastic ladder

• Maintain at least 10 feet (3 m) of clearance from the hazard