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Ladder Safety

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MINTRA CET includes short topic-based sets such as incident investigation, accommodation safety, anchoring operations and firefighting. Study an individual module, then review your mistakes in your account.

“MINTRA CET — Ladder Safety” contains 12 questions across 1 collection.

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____ – low cost, tend to age quickly, can become wobbly.

One correct answer

  • Wood.✓ Correct answer
  • Fibreglass.
  • Aluminium.
When erecting a long ladder, who should stand at the base?

One correct answer

  • Heaviest person.✓ Correct answer
  • Lightest person.
If a ladder is supported at 12 feet off the ground, how far should its base be from the wall?

One correct answer

  • 3 feet.✓ Correct answer
  • 2 feet.
  • 4 feet.
  • 6 feet.
Extension ladders are usually made up for a ____ which sits on the ground and a fly which is the extendable moveable piece. They are most often used to reach ____ places, particularly when a ____ ladder is not long enough.

One correct answer

  • … base … high … single.✓ Correct answer
  • … rope … hot … single.
  • … base … hot … fixed.
Ladder should ____ be checked prior to use and inspected on a regular basis. Guidelines stipulate that ladder inspections should take place at regular intervals based on the frequency of ____ and ____ carried.

One correct answer

  • … always … use … loads.✓ Correct answer
  • … frequently … damage … loads.
  • … always … damage … people.

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