I.D.I. - Ladder Safety Quiz

Good morning to all I.D.I. employees.  Test your own ladder safety knowledge.  Try taking the following ladder safety quiz to see if you know your ladder safety.  I will post the answers on Wednesday, 1/11/12.  Feel free to shoot me an e-mail at pgraham@4idi.com with your answers.

Have a Safe Day!

How many people are allowed on a ladder at the same time?

          1          2         3          as many people as we can get on it

What is the minimum height above the landing level that you must extend your ladder?

          1 foot          2 feet          3 feet         4 feet          doesn’t matter

What is the minimum distance that you must keep your ladder from electrical power lines?

          1 foot          5 feet          10 feet          25 feet          doesn’t matter

How often should you inspect your ladder for safety?

          Before each use          weekly          monthly          yearly

It’s O.K. to stand on the top 2 steps of a step ladder?

          True          False

What is a good recommended ratio to use for how far out from a building you should set the

feet of a straight ladder or extension ladder when you lean the ladder against the building? 

The pitch of the ladder should be:

          2:1          3:1          4:1          6:1

It’s O.K. to use a ladder on top of a scissor lift to increase your work height?

          True          False

It’s O.K. to use a portable A-frame step ladder in the closed position like a straight ladder?

          True          False

 

Does a ladder set up to access a higher landing level need to be secured to the structure to prevent tipping or movement?

          Yes            No

A ladder or stairs with handrails are required when there is a break in elevation

of ____________ inches or more?

          12”        19”        24”        32”        36”