Ladder safety

What angle must a ladder be placed at?

• 70°

• 25°

• 75°

• 90°

You must wear a​ (a)   when working at​ (b)   . Working at​ (c)   consists of; when you do any work up a ​ (d)   or if you have to use a​ (e)   .

• hard hat
• heights
• ladder
• scaffold
• hi vis
• Safety goggles
• safety boots
• highs
• step
• wheelbarrow

When using a ladder, how far does it have to go over the working platform?

• There is no specification

• 0.7m

• 1m

• 1.07m

What could be on a ladder, which could potentially hide damage to the ladder?

Which of these is not a safety check that you would need to do on a ladder?

• Check the rungs for damage

• Check the feet of the ladder are secure

• Check the scaffold has toe boards that are secure

• Check that there is no damage anywhere on the ladder

When using a ​ (a)   with a colleague, you can get them to ​ (b)   the ladder when you go up it, to ensure it is secure and stable.

• ladder
• foot
• scaffold
• lash
• hold
• step

If you are using a ladder on your own, what can you do to ensure the ladder is secure?

• Foot the ladder

• Lash the ladder

• Jump up and down on it to make sure its secure on the ground

• Don't do anything, it should be secure enough

What is the longest duration that you are allowed to work up a ladder?

• 10 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 1 hour

• 1 hour 30 minutes

An electricians ladder is usually what colour?

• Blue

• Green

• Yellow

• Red