Ladder Safety Quiz
1. Do not move, shift or "hop" the ladder when it is occupied.
True
False
2. You should only use ladders on stable, non-slippery and level surfaces.
True
False
3. While using a Type III ladder, what is the recommended load rating?
250 lbs
375 lbs
200 lbs
300 lbs
4. When traveling up or down on a ladder, how many points of contact should you maintain on the ladder?
2
3
1
Doesn't matter
5. What type of ladder should you avoid using near power lines or electrical equipment?
Fiberglass
Metal
Wood
Doesn't matter
6. When using an extension ladder to access an upper landing surface, how long should the siderails extend past the landing surface?
3 ft.
1 ft.
2 ft.
Even with landing
7. For every ____ ft. of ladder length, the base should be one foot out from the wall or other vertical support.
2 ft.
1 ft
4 ft.
3 ft.
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