Ladder Safety

The first rule in using any ladder is to inspect it before usage

True

False

It is ok to use the top 2 steps of a step ladder as long as it has been thoroughly inspected

True

False

The belt buckle rule says that you should keep the center of your body within the side rails of the ladder to maintain your center of gravity.

True

False

The 4 to 1 rule says that when using a straight ladder, for every 4 feet of height, you should move the base of the ladder out 1 inch.

True

False

The top of the ladder should extend pas a landing at least 3 feet.

True

False

Which type of ladder is safe to use when working with electricity?

Aluminum

Metal

Wooden

All Types

When inspected, all ladders should be free of:

Dirt

Grease

Slippery materials

All of the above

When using a platform ladder, what is NOT acceptable?

Standing on the handrails for extra height

Carrying an item up or down the ladder

Inspecting the locking mechanism before climbing.

Using the handrails.

Step ladders can be used correctly:

As runways

As Scaffolds

For Climbing

To Carry objects to higher levels

What is technically not considered to be a ladder?

Extension ladder

Platform ladder

Step stool

None of the above