Access Equipment BW

What are pole ladders used for?

• Climbing trees

• Accessing scaffolds

• Painting walls

• Cleaning windows

Pole ladders can be up to ___ in length.

• 12m

• 10m

• 15m

• 8m

What are extension ladders?

• Ladders that are fixed in length

• Ladders that can be folded

• Ladders split into sections which can be extended to reach the required height

• Ladders used only indoors

What are step ladders mainly used for?

• Outdoor work

• Indoor work

• Both indoor and outdoor work

• None of the above.

What type of roofs are roof ladders used for?

• Flat roofs

• Sloped roofs

• Curved roofs

• None of the above

Roof ladders must be accessed from a ______, not a ladder.

• scaffold.

• roof hatch.

• elevator.

• staircase.

What feature of roof ladders prevents them from slipping down the roof?

• Rubber feet

• Hooked end

• Wide base

• Adjustable length

What should be done before every use of a ladder?

• Inspect the ladder for any damage

• Climb the ladder to test its stability

• Place the ladder on a slippery surface

• Use the ladder in low light conditions

On what type of ground should ladders only be used?

• Solid ground

• Slippery ground

• Uneven ground

• Wet ground

True or False: A ladder can be raised by one person on their own.

• True

• False