Online testing: Ladder Safety (Mintra)

When erecting a long ladder, who should stand at the base?

Which of the following statements are true?

Ladder should ____ be checked prior to use and inspected on a regular basis. Guidelines stipulate that ladder inspections should take place at regular intervals based on the frequency of ____ and ____ carried.

If a ladder is supported at 12 feet off the ground, how far should its base be from the wall?

____ – light weight, can bend easily, cannot be used near electricity.

____ – expensive, resilient in harsh weather, can be used near electricity.

Extension ladders should be stored in a vertical position.

Which type of ladder is self-supporting?

How many points of contact with a ladder should be maintained whilst climbing?

What types of safety features are associated with fixed ladders?

Extension ladders are usually made up for a ____ which sits on the ground and a fly which is the extendable moveable piece. They are most often used to reach ____ places, particularly when a ____ ladder is not long enough.