Lesson 8

Question 1

Depending on the damage, a ladder that is found to be defective can be left in service until repairs can be made.

True or False?

Answer 1

False

Reference: Ladders/Step Bolts, “Introduction,” Paragraph 1, Last Sentence

Question 2

The maximum recommended length for a fully extended extension ladder is ? .

a. 30’
b. 45’
c. 55’
d. 60’

Answer 2

c. 55’

Reference: Ladders/Step Bolts, “Extension Ladders,” Paragraph 4, Number 11

Question 3

A ladder should be carried by an individual with the upper rail in their hands and the bottom rail resting against their calf.

True or False?

Answer 3

False

Reference: Ladders/Step Bolts, “Extension Ladders,” Paragraph 4, Number 18

Question 5

When placing a ladder against a building on a busy sidewalk, barricade the area or position a worker in front of the ladder.

True or False?

Answer 5

True

Reference: Ladders/Step Bolts, “Extension Ladders,” Paragraph 4, Number 5

Question 6

Extension ladders up to 36 feet high should have a minimum of a ? overlap between sections when extended.

a. 2’
b. 3’
c. 5’
d. 6’

Answer 6

b. 3’

Reference: Ladders/Step Bolts, “Extension Ladders,” Paragraph 4, Number 13

Question 7

The top of an extension ladder should extend a minimum of ? above the roof edge of a building when used to access the roof of a building.

a. 2’
b. 3’
c. 4’
d. 5’

Answer 7

b. 3’

Reference: Ladders/Step Bolts, “Extension Ladders,” Paragraph 4, Number 12

Question 9

When working on a ladder it should, whenever possible, be ? .

a. a wooden ladder
b. equipped with a fall arrest system
c. equipped with a hand line
d. secured at the top

Answer 9

d. secured at the top

Reference: Ladders/Step Bolts, “Extension Ladders,” Paragraph 4, Number 15

Question 10

When climbing or descending a ladder, maintain ? points of contact on the ladder.

a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4

Answer 10

c. 3

Reference: Ladders/Step Bolts, “Fixed Ladders and Step Bolts,” Paragraph 1, Sentence 1
The Guidebook for Linemen and Cablemen 2nd Ed. Textbook, Chap. 1, Pg. 42

Question 11

To avoid overreaching, keep hips within the ladder uprights.

True or False?

Answer 11

True

The Guidebook for Linemen and Cablemen 2nd Ed. Textbook, Chap. 1, Pg. 42

Question 12

If working with two hands is necessary when on a ladder, belt into the ladder with the pole strap around both rails and one wrap around a rung.

True or False?

Answer 12

True

The Guidebook for Linemen and Cablemen 2nd Ed. Textbook, Chap. 1, Pg. 42

Question 13

The base of a ladder can be made more stable on grass or gravel by using the ladder feet in the ? position.

a. angle
b. flat-foot
c. open
d. spike

Answer 13

d. spike

The Guidebook for Linemen and Cablemen 2nd Ed. Textbook, Chap. 1, Pg. 42

Question 14

When climbing down a hook ladder into the working position, always rely on counting the rungs to avoid stepping off the ladder.

True or False?

Answer 14

False

Reference: Ladders/Step Bolts, “Additional Safety Rules for Working from a Hook Ladder,” Number 1

Question 15

The minimum length of overlap between two sections of a 30-foot extension ladder should be ? .

a. 1’
b. 2’
c. 3’
d. one section

Answer 15

c. 3’

Reference: Ladders/Step Bolts, “Extension Ladders,” Paragraph 4, Number 13
The Guidebook for Linemen and Cablemen 2nd Ed. Textbook, Chap. 1, Pg. 42

Question 16

The base of a ladder should be placed so the horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder is at least ? of the working length of the ladder.

a. ⅛
b. ¼
c. ⅜
d. ½

Answer 16

b. ¼

Reference: Ladders/Step Bolts, “Extension Ladders,” Paragraph 4, Number 14
The Guidebook for Linemen and Cablemen 2nd Edition Textbook, Chap. 1, Pg. 43, Figure 1-23

Question 17

The minimum distance the base of a 40-foot extension ladder should be set from the wall it is leaning against is ? .

a. 5’
b. 6’
c. 8’
d. 10’

Answer 17

d. 10’

Reference: Ladders/Step Bolts, “Extension Ladders,” Paragraph 4, Number 14
The Guidebook for Linemen and Cablemen 2nd Edition Textbook, Chap. 1, Pg. 43, Figure 1-23

Question 18

If help is needed, two people can work from the same extension ladder, if both are properly belted in.

True or False?

Answer 18

False

Reference: Ladders/Step Bolts, “Additional Safety Rules for Working from a Hook Ladder,” Number 4

Question 20

The proper place for the hands when climbing up and down towers that have step bolts is to ? .

a. alternate between step bolts at the level of your waist
b. hold onto the step bolts at the same level as your chest
c. hold onto the step bolts just above the head
d. slide the hands on either side of the main member at the corner

Answer 20

d. slide the hands on either side of the main member at the corner

The Guidebook for Linemen and Cablemen 2nd Ed. Textbook, Chap. 1, Pg. 52

Question 21

The three-extremity contact rule does not apply when climbing a fixed ladder.

True or False?

Answer 21

False

Reference: Ladders/Step Bolts, “Fixed Ladders and Step Bolts,” Paragraph 1, Sentence 1

Question 22

Two people are allowed to work from a hook ladder.

True or False?

Answer 22

True

Reference: Ladders/Step Bolts, “Additional Safety Rules for Working from a Hook Ladder,” Number 4
The Guidebook for Linemen and Cablemen 2nd Ed. Textbook, Chap. 1, Pg. 54, Number 3

Question 23

When transferring from a hook ladder to a tower, a person may be subject to a static shock. To bond onto the grounded tower, a worker should ? .

a. do a fast slap with the hand
b. swing the ladder to make contact with the tower
c. use a grounding jumper
d. use a live-live static ground

Answer 23

a. do a fast slap with the hand

Reference: Ladders/Step Bolts, “Additional Safety Rules for Working from a Hook Ladder,” Number 5, Last Sentence
The Guidebook for Linemen and Cablemen 2nd Ed. Textbook, Chap. 1, Pg. 54, Number 4, Last Sentence