Use and Care of Tools Ch.2
A(n) ___ is an adjustable height ladder with a fixed bed section and sliding, lockable fly sections. A. Extension Ladder B. Single Ladder C. Fixed Ladder D. Stepladder
A. Extension Ladder
___ ladder temperature insulating qualities prevent the transmission of excessive heat or cold to a worker. A. Wood B. Metal C. Fiberglass D. Plastic
A. Wood
A(n) ___ lift is an aerial lift in which the work platform or bucket is raised and lowered by a telescoping arm. A. Scissors B. Extendable S Boom C. Elevated Platform D. Articulating Z Boom
B. Extendable S Boom
A ladder with a rating Type ___ has an extra heavy duty, industrial, 300lb capacity. A. IAA B. IA C. I D. III
B. IA
Common ___ devices include rope grabs, shock-absorbing lanyards, and self-retracting lifelines or lanyards. A. Harness B. Acceleration C. Deceleration D. Connector
C. Deceleration
___ is the process of securely connection a harness directly or indirectly to an overhead anchor point. A. Retracting B. Anchoring C. Tying Off D. Racking
C. Tying Off
___ include fixed, single, extension, and step. A. Aerial Lifts B. Safety Nets C. Scaffolds D. Ladders
D. Ladders
Three basic types of scaffolds are ___ , sectional metal framed, and suspension scaffolds. A. Single B. Upright C. Platform D. Pole
D. Pole
___ distance is the additional vertical distance a falling worker travels before stopping, excluding lifeline elongation and free falling distance, from the point at which a deceleration device begins to operate.
Deceleration
A safety net must be used anywhere a person is working 15' or more above ground, water, machinery, or any other solid surface when the worker is not otherwise protected by a lifeline, harness, or scaffolding.
False
Extension ladders should be positioned at a 3:4 ratio or approximately an 85° angle of inclination.
False
Safe ladder climbing employs the two point contact method.
False
A(n) ___ is a flexible line of rope, wire rope, or strap that generally has a connector at each end for connecting a body harness to a deceleration device, lifeline, or anchorage point.
Lanyard
A(n) ___ load is the total of all loads, including the working load, the weight of the scaffold, and any other loads that may be anticipated.
Max Intended
The advantages of ___ ladders include relatively light weight, extreme toughness, resistance to splintering or cracking when subjected to impact, and resistance to deterioration with age.
Metal
A(n) ___ is a pivoting hook mechanism attached to the fly sections of an extension ladder.
Pawl Lock
A(n) ___ is a net made of rope or webbing that is used for catching and protecting a falling worker.
Safety Net
A(n) ___ is an aerial lift in which the work platform is raised and lowered by mechanical scissors using an electrical power source.
Scissor Lift
___ scaffolds may be freestanding or mobile.
Sectional Metal Framed
A(n) ___ is a ladder of fixed length having only one section.
Single Ladder
Fall protection equipment includes personal fall arrest systems and safety nets.
True
Multiple point suspension scaffolds must be capable of sustaining a work load of 50 lb/sq ft and are used mainly for repair and maintenance projects.
True
OSHA regulations require that an aerial lift be operated by a qualified person.
True
Stapladders must be self supporting, stable, and free from racking.
True
The disadvantages of wooden ladders are that they may crack and fail when overloaded and crack and chip when severely impacted.
True
The top two steps of a stepladder should never be stood on.
True
When a fall arrest system is used, breaking of a fall is preceded by a free fall and the taking up of slack between the harness and the safety device.
True
At least ___ people are required to raise long extension ladders into position.
Two
