Health and Safety Systems Quiz U1 7.4

What should be checked before using a stepladder?

• The color of the ladder

• The weight of the ladder

• The condition of the stiles, feet, rungs, and locking mechanisms

• The length of the ladder

What should you avoid when using a stepladder?

• Carrying heavy materials and tools

• Overreaching

• Standing and working on the top three steps

• All of the above

When should a stepladder be positioned side on?

• When working in a retail stock room

• When working in a narrow aisle

• When the locking bars cannot be engaged

• When the ladder is unstable

What should you avoid when using a ladder?

• Carrying heavy materials in your hands

• Stretching or reaching beyond the stiles

• Standing on the top three rungs

• All of the above

What should you do when erecting a ladder?

• Place the ladder on the floor facing away from the building

• Support the ladder against the helper's hands

• Raise the top of the ladder above the head and walk towards the base

• Lower the ladder instead of raising it

What angle should a ladder be at when erected?

• 45 degrees

• 60 degrees

• 75 degrees

• 90 degrees

What should you do when using a ladder to access a platform or scaffold?

• Secure the top of the ladder

• Secure the ladder at the base

• Stand on the top three rungs

• Carry materials in your hands

What should you do when using a ladder to work outside of the ladder stiles?

• Maintain three points of contact

• Overreach

• Stand on the top three rungs

• Use a metal ladder

What should mobile elevating work platform operators have?

• A recognized operator training course certificate

• A driver's license

• A first aid certificate

• A safety goggles certificate

What should be considered when planning to work at height with tower scaffolds?

• The weather conditions

• The weight of the tower scaffold

• The color of the tower scaffold

• The height of the tower scaffold