Basic Ladder Safety

Q.1

Please enter your legal name as it appears on your pay statement and your employee number. *

The field for employee number will hold the entire number. If you do not have or know your employee number, please enter 00.

Employee Number

First Name

Last Name

Q.2

Please enter your guelph.ca email address or the email address that your City of Guelph paystub is sent to. *

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Email

Q.3

Please enter the date on which you took this quiz *

MM
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DD
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YYYY

Q.4

Please enter your department *

Department

Q.5

1.How far should an extension ladder extend past the landing point? *

1.5 Metres
1 Metre
2 Metres

Q.6

2.Ladder usage should be avoided on ________? *

Weekends
Cloudy Days
Windy Days

Q.7

3.Fall protection is required when working on a ladder at what height? *

3 Feet
3 Metres
3 Storeys

Q.8

4.What is the proper angle at which an extension ladder should be set up for height vs distance from the wall? *

1/6
1/4
1/5

Q.9

5.Why should you ensure your footwear is free of debris before using a ladder? *

To prevent slipping
To prevent sticking
To prevent climbing

Q.10

6. True or False, you should never set tools on the top of a ladder *

True
False

Q.11

7.How often should ladders be inspected? *

Prior to use
Monthly
Weekly

Q.12

8.The top ______ rungs of an extension ladder should not be used *

3
All rungs can be used
2

Q.13

9.Before using a ladder it should be _______ *

Secured
Taped Off
Shimmed

Q.14

10. True or False, a metal ladder should not be used near electrical hazards? *

True
False