Ladder Safety Training: Stepladder Safety

Ladder Safety Training: Stepladder Safety Proper use of a stepladder includes the following guidelines except... 1. Face the ladder as you climb 2. Keep the middle of body positioned between the side rails 3. Wear slip resistant shoes 4. Carry tools in one hand - 4. Carry tools in one hand When one person is carrying a stepladder, how should the stepladder be positioned? - The front end should be slightly higher than the back end (T or F) One of the most common causes of stepladder accidents is overreach - True (T or F) It is acceptable to stand on the top step of the stepladder if necessary - False A standard stepladder is intended to be used by more than one person at a time - False Which stepladder type should be avoided when working near electrical power sources? - Aluminum Stepladder materials include all of the following except... 1. Fiberglass 2. Aluminum 3. Wood 4. Steel - Steel (T or F) There is no relationship between stepladder length and weight capacity - True The parts of a stepladder consist of the all of the following except... 1. Spreader 2. Top cap 3. Side rails 4. Rope - 4. Rope (T or F) Stepladders can be leaned against wall for maximum support - (T or F) If you just purchased a new stepladder there is no need to inspect the stepladder for damage - False Stepladders range from size... - 3 to 20 feet In order to maximize the life span of a stepladder, one should... - - Lubricate the ladder's moving parts - Protect ladders from heat, weather, and corrosive materials - Clean ladder after each use (T or F) As long as properly secured, a stepladder can be placed on boxes or barrels to obtain additional height - False When calculating the total weight the ladder is to support, you must include... - The weight of tools and stored on the ladder, you, and hard hat The stepladder duty rating that supports a maximum of 375 pounds is... - Type IAA (Special duty) (T or F) Over 160,000 people are injured using ladders each year as a result of not following safety precautions - True When climbing a stepladder, how many points of contact should be maintained? - 3 Proper inspection of work site includes... - - Clearing clutter around area - Check for electrical hazards - Checking weather report for environmental conditions