Ladder and Scaffold Safety Exam
Questions with Complete Solutions
_____ are a leading cause of serious and fatal injuries in residential construction. -
Answer-Falls
What had the highest amount of Construction OSHA Citations in 2007? - Answer-Fall
protection-Residential construction 6' or more
How much was a Plastering Contractor fined for improper fall protection for employees
working on scaffolding? - Answer-$106,200
What are the 5 common ladder hazards listed? - Answer-a. Improper set-up
b. Portable ladders not 3' above landing surface
c. Not securing ladder correctly
d. Standing on the top 2 steps of a stepladder
e. Overreaching when working from a ladder (should not pass belt buckle)
What 3 things should you think about before choosing a ladder? - Answer-a. Duty and
rating of the ladder (What's its capacity)
b. Height of ladder
c. Condition of ladder and instructions unique to ladder selected
Extension ladders should be set-up with a ____ to____ pitch - Answer-4 to 1 pitch
What is the quick way to set-up an extension ladder to the correct pitch? - Answer-a.
Place toes against ladder side rails
b. Stand erect
c. Extend arms straight out
d. Palms of hands should touch top of rung at shoulder level
Extension ladders should extend _____ feet above the landing to safely access that
level. - Answer-3 feet
Extension ladders should be ______ at the top or bottom to prevent movement -
Answer-secured
Step ladders must be used in the _____ _____ position - Answer-Fully open
Never use the _____ ______ rungs of a step ladder for sitting or standing - Answer-Top
2
Choose a step ladder that is no more than _____ feet shorter than the height you want
to reach - Answer-4
Questions with Complete Solutions
_____ are a leading cause of serious and fatal injuries in residential construction. -
Answer-Falls
What had the highest amount of Construction OSHA Citations in 2007? - Answer-Fall
protection-Residential construction 6' or more
How much was a Plastering Contractor fined for improper fall protection for employees
working on scaffolding? - Answer-$106,200
What are the 5 common ladder hazards listed? - Answer-a. Improper set-up
b. Portable ladders not 3' above landing surface
c. Not securing ladder correctly
d. Standing on the top 2 steps of a stepladder
e. Overreaching when working from a ladder (should not pass belt buckle)
What 3 things should you think about before choosing a ladder? - Answer-a. Duty and
rating of the ladder (What's its capacity)
b. Height of ladder
c. Condition of ladder and instructions unique to ladder selected
Extension ladders should be set-up with a ____ to____ pitch - Answer-4 to 1 pitch
What is the quick way to set-up an extension ladder to the correct pitch? - Answer-a.
Place toes against ladder side rails
b. Stand erect
c. Extend arms straight out
d. Palms of hands should touch top of rung at shoulder level
Extension ladders should extend _____ feet above the landing to safely access that
level. - Answer-3 feet
Extension ladders should be ______ at the top or bottom to prevent movement -
Answer-secured
Step ladders must be used in the _____ _____ position - Answer-Fully open
Never use the _____ ______ rungs of a step ladder for sitting or standing - Answer-Top
2
Choose a step ladder that is no more than _____ feet shorter than the height you want
to reach - Answer-4
