18. Stairways and Ladders

________ use a stepladder as a straight ladder.

A. Never

A landing platform for fixed ladders over 20 feet high must be constructed every 20 feet if the...

A. True

A landing platform for fixed ladders over 20 feet high must be constructed every 20 feet if there is no cage, well, or ladder safety device.

A. True

Do not extend your body beyond the rails of a ladder.

A. True

Metal fixed ladders must be painted to resist corrosion.

A. True

Rated loaded capacity refers to the total weight the ladder can sustain.

A. True

The combined weight of people and equipment on a ladder is called the "maximum intended load"

A. True

The standard ladder configuration is called "single-cleat"

A. True

Toe boards should be installed around floor openings, landings, and stairwells to prevent materials and tools from falling to lower levels.

A. True

You must tag a damaged ladder "do not use" and remove it from the work area.

A. True

Position the ladder correctly, using the _______ rule:

B. 4-to-1

The maximum length of a double section ladder is:

B. 48 feet

Which ladder system allows for two way traffic up and down?

B. Double-cleated ladder

Which ladder systems allows for two way traffic up and down?

B. Double-cleated ladder

Modern ladders are so well-made that safety and inspection are rarely a concern.

B. False

Rungs of straight ladders don't need to be skid resistant

B. False

Each of the following is true of temporary stairs EXCEPT:

B. Lighting is not necessary

Ladder selection is primarily based upon what critical factor(s):

B. Load, size, and task

Heavy duty, industrial-rated Type 1A ladders have a _____ pound weight limitation

C. 300

Unprotected sides and edges are where there is no stair rail system in place at a height of _______ inches or higher.

C. 36

Straight ladders must support ______ times the maximum intended load

C. 4

Stairs should be installed between 30 degrees and:

C. 50 degrees

Common ladder materials include each of the following EXCEPT:

C. Plastic

Light duty ladders have a maximum weight limit of:

D. 200 pounds

Inspect the location of a ladder for:

D. All of the above

Fixed ladders 24 feet or higher must be equipped with:

D. Any of the above

Which of the following must be provided when the length of climb of a fixed ladder exceeds 24 feet:

D. Any of the above