LTCW Ladder Quiz

The difference between a straight and step ladder is...*

straights are taller and steps are always shorter.straights are extension ladders and steps are a frame.straights need constant inspections and steps don't.straights need to lean against something and steps don't.

Ladder types are used to...*

determine the trade that should be using them.create company branding with different colors.determine the safe work height, load capacity and recommended industry use.determine the pitch of the ladder.

Someone who wants to use a ladder professionally should use...*

a fiberglass extension ladder type IV.an aluminum ladder type ll.Type ll or heavier duty.Type lll or heavier duty.

When checking your weight capacity you should consider...*

how much you ate and drank last night.if the ladder is aluminum or fiberglass.the style of the ladder and the year it was made.your weight, personal protective equipment, tools and any other equipment.

Ladder labels are there to...*

inform the user about common ladder accessories.inform users about type, weight capacity, working height and other important information.teach window cleaners how to safely reach windows.inform the user of when to foot a ladder.

When setting up an a frame ladder always make sure...*

the feet are flat and the spreaders are fully locked.you only lean it against stucco or wood siding.the anti slip feet are rotated for wearing.the ladder mittens are clean and free of debris.

Each ladder should get a visual inspection...*

the beginning and end of each use.the first and 15th of every month.every other week.the beginning and end of each week.

Ladder mitts are for...*

cushion the top of free standing ladders.the feet of straight ladders to assist in anti slip feet.cushion on the top of straight ladders.substitutions from a worker needing to foot a ladder.

Anti slip feet on a ladder should...*

be covered when going inside someone's home.never be covered because it could lose traction.not be included when inspecting the ladder.never be placed on tile.

To figure out what you can approximately reach on a straight ladder you should..*

just play it safe and do extra ladder setups.stand at the ladder base and reach your arms out to see if it's possible.use a tape measure to see if you can reach the entire window.ask a professional.

On an extension ladder the rung lockers...*

are used to lock the ladder up from being stolen.are used to lock the ladder to the ground so it won't slip.are important and used to lock the front and back rails together.are only needed when there is no footer.

After you setup a ladder you should...*

always have a footer.step on the first rung and rock your body to make sure it's stable.extend the ladder lockers.adjust the mittens to properly angle the ladder.

A ladder footer is...*

referring to the anti slip feet on the ladder.referring to keeping the ladder flat on the feet at all times.referring to someone who holds a ladder at an unsatisfactory pitch.referring to uneven ground when setting up a ladder.

Ladder levelers are...*

not necessary on straight ladders.used only on stepladders to automatically level the ground.used on straight ladders to automatically level the ladder.dangerous to use unless you're on soft dirt.

Ladder standoffs are used...*

to create distance between straight ladders and the building.to stand off on higher rungs of the ladder.to allow the user to stand off on the back rails.to allow the pitch of the ladder to stand off more from the building.

Besides falling off a ladder the number one hazard is...*

slippery rungs on a rainy day.a coworker knocking the ladder over.someone backing up into your ladder.overhead power lines or electrical sources.

On a straight ladder the base should be placed...*

one third of the height off the wall.25% of the height off the wall.20% of the height off the wall.75% of the height off the wall.

When accessing a surface area, a straight ladder should be extended...*

1 foot above the surface area.2 feet above the surface area.3 feet above the surface area.4 feet above the surface area.

When on a ladder you should always...*

have one free hand.carry a safety harness.have three points of contact.have two points of contact with both feet.

A good rule of thumb when reaching on a ladder is...*

to only push your limits a little.to put a leg out as a counter weight to reach farther.have a footer so you can over reach.to not let your belly button go past the side rails.

When ascending and descending a ladder you should...*

face the ladder.not face the ladder.do it quickly.skip rungs to avoid fatigue.

Part of inspecting a ladder is...*

checking the electrical conductivity.checking the pitch of a ladder.checking the hydraulic fluid in the raisers and levelers.checking for wet or slippery debris.

To keep others safe around you, you should...*

never leave a ladder erected and unattended.use duct tape to barricade the area.use a pole instead.ground the ladder in case of electrical currents.

You should never lean a ladder against...*

woodglassmetalstucco

When working inside on any ladder above a door you should...*

notify the owner not to use the door while you work.lock the door so someone can't come through it.work quickly to avoid traffic conflict.setup next to the door and just overreach.

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