7. Ladders should be set at a slope of approximately..
B - 4 out for every 1 up
D - 1 out for every 4 up
A - 1 out for every 3 up
C - 1 out for every 1 up
8. Why should aluminium ladders be kept away from wet slime or cement?
D - It will stain the aluminium
C - It may corrode the ladder
B - The ladder may become statically charged
A - It will stain your clothes
9. If you have to work at height and it is not possible to erect a scaffold, or use any other type of working platform or mobile elevating work platform, then you should:
D - Work without fall protection at all times when no one else is about
B - Wear a harness and lanyard at all times
C - Work without fall protection, provided the weather is not too windy
A - Work without fall protection, provided you have a mate with you
10. Of the following, which is the poorest method of securing a ladder?
C - Having someone foot the ladder
D - Using a ladder stability device
A - Securing the base of the ladder
B - Tying the ladder
11. What is the best method of securing a ladder?
C - Wedging the ladder
A - Tying it to a suitable point
B - Using an effective ladder stability device
D - Having the ladder footed
12. When can you work from a ladder?
A - For short periods and then only if it is safe to do so
B - When it is long enough
C - When it is available
D - When not being used for access
13. Half the deaths on construction sites are caused by which one of the following?
D - Misuse of plant and machinery
A - Falls from heights
C - Working in trenches / confined spaces
B - Electrical misuse
14. What is the ideal angle for a ladder against a wall and floor?
B - One metre up for every two metres out from the wall
C - Two metres up for every metre out from the wall
D - Four metres up for every metre out from the wall
A - One metre up for every metre out from the wall
15. What is the minimum height of the top guard-rail of a scaffold above the edge from which someone is liable to fall?
D - 2 metres
C - 950mm
B - 910mm
A - 470mm
16. Before being used, a ladder should be inspected...
D - By the Safety Officer
B - By the user
C - By the manufacturer
A - By the foreman
17. A scaffold tower must be erected by...
C - The site foremen
D - Senior site staff
A - A trained and competent person
B - The hire company who supply it
18. Ladders should not be painted because...
C - The paint may not be suitable on metal parts of the ladder
A - Regular repainting will be necessary
D - The paint may cover a defect or damaged part of the ladder
B - The paint will make them slippery to use
19. When working on fragile roofs...
C - As long as you avoid any fragile areas it is safe
A - It is safe to walk on the purlins
D - Crawling boards should always be used
B - Walk straight across the roof to where you need to get to
20. Ladders should be...
C - Tied or footed AND at the right angle AND in good condition
