No 17 Steps, Ladders & Scaffold

What is required to ensure that ladders and scaffolds are safe to use on a site?

• They must be painted.

• They must be inspected regularly.

• They must be used only during the day.

• They must be stored indoors.

How should ladders be stored at the end of the day?

• They should be left in place.

• They should be secured with the rungs boarded.

• They should be dismantled.

• They should be painted.

What should be done to plant and materials when not in use?

• They should be left in the open.

• They should be stored away.

• They should be buried.

• They should be burned.

How far above the landing point should a ladder used for access project?

• 0.5 metres

• 1 metre

• 1.5 metres

• 2 metres

When should ladders or stepladders not be used?

• In strong or gusting winds

• In sunny weather

• In cloudy weather

• In cold weather

On average, how many deaths are caused by fall-from-height incidents involving ladders and stepladders each year?

• 10

• 14

• 20

• 25

What should you ensure before using access equipment?

What is the maximum weight of materials and tools you should carry while on a ladder?

• 5 kg

• 8 kg

• 10 kg

• 12 kg

Where should your belt buckle (navel) stay when working on a ladder to avoid overreaching?

• Outside the stiles

• Above the stiles

• Below the stiles

• Within the stiles

What is the key message conveyed about the use of alternative equipment to ladders?

• Ensure it is maintained and used properly

• Ensure it is the latest model

• Ensure it is the cheapest option

• Ensure it is the most popular brand