Working at Heights Equipment Quiz

Which of the following is a type of ladder used for working at heights?

• Step ladders

• Ground ladders

• Wall ladders

• Floor ladders

What is the maximum weight capacity for a Class 1 industrial ladder?

• 175kg

• 150kg

• 125kg

• 200kg

What color are ladders coded for electricians?

• Red

• Blue

• Yellow

• Green

What should you do with the top of the ladder to ensure safety?

• Leave it unsecured

• Lash the top of the ladder

• Tie it loosely

• Use a rope to hang it

Why should you beware of wet, icy, or greasy rungs on a ladder?

• They make the ladder heavier

• They can cause slipping

• They are difficult to clean

• They make the ladder more flexible

What is a characteristic of a static scaffold?

• It has lockable wheels.

• It is used for light work for short duration.

• It is a small section of tubular scaffold in a fixed position.

• It should not be moved with equipment or people on it.

What is the maximum height for a mobile scaffold in relation to the outrigger?

• 2 times the outrigger

• 3 times the outrigger

• 4 times the outrigger

• 5 times the outrigger

Which of the following is a safety instruction for using mobile scaffolds?

• Move with equipment on the platform.

• Always read the manufacturers’ instructions.

• Use for heavy work for long duration.

• Ignore the lockable wheels.

How does a putlog scaffold gain support?

• It is independent of the building.

• It gains support from the building and is used on new builds.

• It is attached to the building with two standards.

• It is used only on old builds.

Where does the spade of the putlog rest?

• In the ground.

• In the brickwork.

• On the roof.

• In the concrete.