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9.7: Review Questions

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    Multiple Choice Questions

    1. Before using a ladder, workers should:
    (a) Test it with heavy weights
    (b) Inspect it for visible defects
    (c) Paint it for indentation
    (d) Tie it to other ladders for extra height

    2. How often must ladders be inspected:
    (a) Once a month
    (b) Before the initial use in each work shift
    (c) Weekly
    (d) After every job is completed

    3. Fixed ladders extending more than 24 feet must have what type of protection?
    (a) Safety cages only
    (b) Ladder safety or personal fall arrest systems
    (c) Guardrails
    (d) Harness only

    4. When using a ladder to access another level, how far should the ladder extend above landing?
    (a) 1 foot
    (b) 2 feet
    (c) 3 feet
    (d) 4 feet

    5. Stairways used in construction must be installed at an angle of:
    (a) 15-30
    (b) 25-40
    (c) 30-50
    (d) 45-70

    6. Handrails and top rails of stair rail systems must be able to withstand at least:
    (a) 100 pounds
    (b) 150 pounds
    (c) 200 pounds
    (d) 250 pounds

    7. What should be done with defective ladders?
    (a) Used only for light work
    (b) Painted to mark damage
    (c) Tagged “Do not use” and withdrawn from service
    (d) Stored until repair materials are available

    8. Which of the following is not a requirement for all ladders?
    (a) Ladders must be inspected before initial use each shift
    (b) Ladders may be used on uneven surfaces if balanced by weight
    (c) Ladders must not be loaded beyond rated capacity
    (d) Ladders must be placed on stable, level surfaces

    9. Portable ladders must be able to support at least:
    (a) Twice the maximum intended load
    (b) Three times the maximum intended load
    (c) Four times the maximum intended load
    (d) Five times the maximum intended load

    10. What should you do if a ladder is placed in front of a door?
    (a) Leave the door open
    (b) Make sure someone holds the door
    (c) Lock or block off the door
    (d) Place a warning cone only

    11. Which of the following situations requires the use of a fall protection or ladder safety system?
    (a) Any portable ladder used outdoors
    (b) Fixed ladders extending more than 24 feet
    (c) All ladders used in wet areas
    (d) Stepladders taller than 6 feet

    12. Before using a fixed ladder in an area with electrical hazards, workers should:
    (a) Ground the ladder using metal chains
    (b) Use ladders with nonconductive side rails
    (c) Apply a coat of paint to insulate the ladder
    (d) Stand on rubber mats for protection

    13. Which of the following actions is acceptable under OSHA’s ladder use rules?
    (a) Climbing while carrying tools in your hands
    (b) Standing sideways on the ladder to reach a wider area
    (c) Using a ladder only for its intended design purpose
    (d) Using boxes to gain extra height if the ladder is short

    True/False Questions

    14. True/False: Do not move or shift a ladder while a person or equipment is on the ladder.
    15. True/False: All ladders must be kept free of oil, grease, and other slipping hazards.
    16. True/False: Ladders may be tied together to create a longer ladder if secured with ropes.
    17. True/False: Workers can carry tools in their hands while climbing a ladder.
    18. True/False: You may use ladders near exposed electrical equipment if you wear gloves.
    19. True/False: Ladders with missing rungs can still be used if properly marked.
    20. True/False: Stepladders can be used with the top step as a working platform
    21. True/False: Wooden ladders should not be coated with opaque paint because it can hide structural defects
    22. True/False: Workers should always face the ladder when climbing up or down.
    23. True/False: Stepladders can be safely used with the top step as a working platform.

    Answer Key: 1(b), 2(b), 3(b), 4(c), 5(c), 6(c), 7(c), 8(b), 9(c), 10(c), 11(b), 12(b), 13(c), 14(True), 15(True), 16(False), 17(False), 18(False), 19(False), 20(False), 21(True), 22(True), 23(False).

    This page titled 9.7: Review Questions was last modified on Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:00:17 GMT and is shared under a CC BY 4.0 license and was authored, remixed, and/or curated by Jenny Huang.