Ladder Safety Quiz

1

What is the "Three Point Contact" rule for ladder safety?

Always have three people on a ladder

Have two hands and one foot, or two feet and one hand in contact

Use three ladders at once

Work for three hours maximum

2

What angle should a ladder be positioned at?

45 degrees

75 degrees

90 degrees

Any angle

3

You can use a damaged or defective ladder.

True

False

4

How far should a ladder extend above the landing surface?

1 foot

3 feet

5 feet

No extension needed

5

What should you do before climbing a ladder?

Climb immediately

Inspect it for damage and stability

Ask permission

Wait for others

6

Can you carry tools or materials while climbing a ladder?

Yes, always

No, never

Only small tools

Only if you're careful

7

You can place a ladder on an uneven or soft surface.

True

False

8

What is the maximum height you should climb on a step ladder?

The top step

The second step from the top

The third step from the top

Any step

9

What should you do if a ladder starts to slip?

Hold on tight

Jump off immediately

Try to stabilize it

Call for help

10

How should you descend a ladder?

Face outward

Face the ladder and use three point contact

Slide down

Jump off

11

What should be done if a worker is injured on site?

Ignore it

Provide first aid and report immediately

Continue working

Hide the injury

12

Construction workers should always wear steel-toed boots.

13

What should be done if a worker is injured on site?

Ignore it

Provide first aid and report immediately

Continue working

Hide the injury

14

Construction workers should always wear steel-toed boots.

15

What is the primary purpose of a hard hat on construction sites?

Decoration

Protection from falling objects and head injuries

To keep warm

To identify workers