Ladder Safety Quiz Before using a ladder to work at height, two matters should be considered to decide if it is a suitable activity for a ladder. What are they?The type of work (light work only) and the duration of the workThe colour of the ladder (silver ladders only) and the type of work (light work only)The duration of the work and the colour of the ladder (silver ladders only)Next QuestionHow long is the Health and Safety Executive's recommended maximum time limit for use of a ladder (or steps) in one position?10 minutes20 minutes30 minutes45 minutesNext QuestionIf a bucket over 10kg in weight is to be carried up a ladder or step ladder, what needs to have been carried out first?20 press-upsA manual handling risk assessmentPutting on a high-viz jacketNext QuestionHow many points of contact should you be able to maintain at all times on a ladder or step ladder?OneTwoThreeNext QuestionThroughout a task on a ladder, where should your feet be?On the same rungOn different rungsAt least one rung apartAt least two rungs apartNext QuestionWhat part of your body should always remain within the stiles (verticals) of a ladder, to avoid over-reaching?Your headYour chinYour navel (the belt buckle is also sometimes taken as a reference point)Your noseNext QuestionIf you are using a stepladder to carry out a work activity, which of the following is correct?Steps side on to the work activity Steps facing the work activity Either of the above is equally satisfactory, if the steps are stableNext QuestionAs a minimum, how many rungs at the top of a ladder should always be above the rung your feet are on?OneTwoThreeNext QuestionAs a minimum, how many treads at the top of a step ladder should always be above the tread your feet are on, if the steps do not have a safety rail fitted?OneTwoThreeNext QuestionWhat is the correct angle for a ladder?80 degrees75 degrees60 degrees45 degreesNext QuestionWhat is the "1 in 4" rule?4 measures out, to 1 measure up, for a safe angle1 measure out, to 4 measures up, for a safe angleNext QuestionAll access ladders should be tied. What is the minimum length that a ladder should extend, above the point where it is tied?0.5 metre1 metre2 metres3 metresFinish Quiz
