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Access equipment - ladders and scaffolding safety

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the correct angle for a ladder when leaning against a wall

a)

90 degrees

b)

75 degrees

c)

45 degrees

d)

60 degrees

2.

What is the correct ratio to followed when leaning a ladder against a wall

a)

4:1

b)

1;2

c)

1;8

d)

1:4

3.

How many points of contact should be maintained when using a ladder

a)

2 points

b)

4 points

c)

3 points

d)

Doesn't matter

4.

Before using a ladder what should be checked

a)

The environment

b)

The weather forecast

c)

The condition of the ladder

d)

The ladder is the correct type for the job

e)

All the above answers

5.

How far should a ladder be extended above the work area when climbing off the ladder

a)

1000mm

b)

100mm

c)

10cm

d)

10m

6.

What can a CLASS 3 ladder be used for

a)

Commercial use

b)

Domestic use only

c)

Industrial use

d)

Any use

7.

What can a CLASS 1 ladder be used for

a)

Any work

b)

Domestic work

c)

Commercial work

d)

Industrial work

8.

What type of work can a CLASS 2 ladder be used for

a)

Any type of work

b)

Commercial work

c)

Industrial work

d)

Domestic work

9.

What is the maximum amount of time you can use a ladder for

a)

30 minutes

b)

1 hour

c)

4 hours

d)

As long as the job takes

10.

What is wrong in this photo

a)

It is not a GRP ladder

b)

The ladder has been painted

c)

The ladder is the wrong at the wrong angle

d)

The ladder has not been tied to the building at the top

11.

What is wrong in this photo - which answer is WRONG

a)

The ladder has not been extended high enough to allow stepping off onto the roof

b)

The ladder has not be secured to the building so there is a risk it could slip

c)

There are leaf's on the roof that could cause a slip and fall

d)

The ladder is the wrong angle which could lead to it slipping

12.

What is the minimum height of a toe board on a scaffold

a)

150mm

b)

15mm

c)

150cm

d)

50mm

13.

What is the maximum height of the gap on an intermediate guardrail on a scaffold

a)

4700mm

b)

470mm

c)

47mm

d)

470cm

14.

What height should the handrail be on a scaffold

a)

910mm

b)

150mm

c)

910cm

d)

470mm

15.

What is the minimum width for the deck of a scaffold

a)

910mm

b)

600mm

c)

150mm

d)

470mm