Ladder Safety Jeopardy

Importance of Ladder Safety

100

When using an aerial boom lift to access a roof or install conduit, operators (choose all that apply):

 a)Must watch for hazards, such as overhead power lines

 b)  Must be properly trained

c) Are not required to use a body harness with lanyard 

d) Must not exceed the unit’s load limits

b

200

These should be performed before using a ladder

(What are safety checks)

300

This should be done to ensure the ladder is appropriate for the task at hand.

(What is ensuring you are using the correct ladder)

400

Understanding these can prevent accidents related to ladder use

 (What are the ladder's limitations)

500

This is a key reason to perform safety checks on ladders before use

(Ensure safe usage while using the ladder)

Risk Assessment

100

This needs to be assessed to determine if the ground is suitable for placing a ladder.

(What are uneven surfaces)

200

You should consider this factor if the area will be crowded when using a ladder.

(What are the presence of people or materials?)

300

Before climbing, look out for these that might block your path.

(What are obstructions)

400

Evaluating this can help you decide if the ladder is safe to use in a specific area.

(What is the stability of the ground/no obstructions)

500

This type of assessment helps to identify potential hazards before using a ladder

(What is risk assessment)

Ladder Inspection

100

Check for these if the ladder has parts that are loose or missing.

What are steps or Rungs

200

This part of the ladder should be inspected for damage or excessive wear to ensure stability

(What are the non-slip feet?)

300

Inspecting for these can prevent falls caused by ladder instability.

(What are loose nails, screws, bolts, or nuts?)

400

Cracks in this material of the ladder should be checked during inspection.

 (What is fiberglass)

500

Missing these can compromise the safety and identification of the ladder

(What are identification and safety labels)

How to Carry a Ladder

100

This body part should be used to lift the ladder to avoid injury.

(What are your knees)

200

You should carry the ladder with your arms in this position to maintain control.

(What is fully extended)

300

While carrying the ladder, use these instead of your waist to turn.

(What are your feet)

400

When picking up the ladder, you should bend at these joints instead of your back.

 (What are your knees)

500

Grabbing this part of the ladder helps maintain control when lifting it.

(What are the outside rails)

Climbing and Descending a Ladder

100

Maintain this many points of contact when ascending or descending a ladder.

(What is three)

200

This type of footwear should be avoided to prevent slips while climbing a ladder.

(What are heels)

300

The three-point contact climbing technique involves maintaining contact with these parts of the body.

(What are Hands and feet)

400

Before ascending, it’s important to scan the area for these potential hazards

(What are obstructions)

500

This method should be used when descending a ladder to maintain safety.

(What is the three-point contact climbing technique)