Flashcards in LAD: Ladders Deck (11)
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1
When are ladders tested?
Four answers
On acceptance
After operational use
Annually
Quarterly at workshops for training ladders
2
What are the ladder pitch checks?
Three answers
150mm or less from the frame
3-5 rounds above the sill, 50mm above
Closest round should be parallel with sill
3
What are the ladder safety checks for the 9m and 135 ladder?
Two answers
9m ladder
Pawls rested on rounds
135 ladder
Pawls
Clearance between ground and carry handles
Jack pads are on the ground
4
Describe the short extension ladder?
Length, weight, what appliances
6m
21kg
Pumps, pump ladders, DPLs
One person lift
5
Describe the 9m ladder?
Length, weight, what appliances
9m
40.6kg
Pumps and DPLs
Three person lift
6
Describe the 135 ladder?
Length, weight, what appliances
13.5m
100kg
Pump ladders and DPLs
Four person lift
7
Describe the roof ladder?
Length, weight, what appliances
4.6m
14kg
Pumps, pump ladders, DPLs
One person lift
8
9m Ladder Standard Pitch
Standby to slip 9m ladder
Release - Slip
No.3 site heel
Under run
Prepare to extend - Extend
Pawls engaged
Head in - Adjustments
Ladder pitched get to work
Make Up
Head out
Extend to lower - Lower
Clear behind - Under run
Standby to launch
Launch - House
Ladder secure
9
9m Ladder Confined Space
Standby to slip 9m ladder
Release - Slip
No.3 site heel
Under run
Prepare to tilt - Tilt
Prepare to extend - Extend
Pawls engaged
Head in - Adjustments
Ladder pitched get to work
Make Up
Head out
Extend to lower - Lower
Prepare to tilt - Tilt
Clear behind
Under run
Standby to launch
Launch - House
Ladder secure
10
135 Ladder Standard Pitch
Standby to slip 135 ladder
Release - Slip
No.3 and 4 site heel
Under run
Ground props
Prepare to extend - Extend
Pawls engaged
Head in - Adjustments
Ladder pitched get to work
Make Up
Head out
Extend to lower - Lower
Ladder to vertical
Walk in - Clear behind
Under run
Standby to launch
Launch - House
Ladder secure
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