Ladder Safety Quiz Copy

To ensure safe footing on penetrable surfaces such as soil or grass use:

Single, extension and stepladders can be used by more than one person at the same time.

When calculating the total weight the ladder is to support you must include:

Over 160,000 people are injured due to ladder mishaps each year.

When working near an electricity source, what is the ladder material you should not use:

How many points of contact should you keep when climbing a ladder?

When using a ladder to climb onto a roof how should you exit onto the roof?

The maximum extended length of an extension ladder is the same as its stated length.

What is the correct angle of inclination for single and extension ladders?

When accessing a roof, the top of the ladder must extend

Ladders must not be placed in front of doors.

One of the most common causes of ladder accidents is over-reaching.

A stepladder can be folder up and safely leaned against the wall for more stability.

Approximately how many people die each year from ladder accidents?

If it is really important, it is ok to stand on the top step of a stepladder.

The longer the ladder, the more weight it can carry.

If your stepladder is too short for the job, you can stack up objects such as pallets and place the ladder on top of them.

Three points of contact means the following are on the ladder at the same time:

As long as your supervisor says it is safe, you can use a ladder with a damaged rail.

Because wood and fiberglass ladders are heavier than aluminum ladders, they can be safely transported on a vehicle without securing them.