Ladder Safety Quiz

Liz Burton-Hughes

September 21, 2015

5 min read

Test Your Ladder Safety Knowledge

There are numerous types of work roles that involve using ladders, and they can all pose a health and safety risk if not managed correctly. Being adequately trained and aware of how to use ladders safely is critical for those that use ladders in their day-to-day work . Otherwise, they could encounter accidents and injuries associated with working at heights, such as a injurious or fatal fall. Take our quick quiz and see what you know about ladder safety.

Which of these is a common hazard associated with ladders?

Man standing on a ladder to look at house gutters

Climbing too fast

Being tall

Having someone nearby holding it steady for you

Placing your feet on the steps one at a time

Correct! Wrong!

What is the maximum time that the HSE recommends you spend on a ladder?

An hour

30 minutes

Any amount of time, provided that the ladder is safe

10 minutes

Correct! Wrong!

Who may use a ladder in the workplace?

Anyone required to do so

A competent person who has been trained

Only those of the right height and build

Only managers and supervisors

Correct! Wrong!

What is the maximum total load that a EN 131 ladder can sustain?

150 kg

200 kg

180 kg

250 kg

Correct! Wrong!

What should you do if you find a ladder that is defective or broken?

Continue to use it but be particularly careful and avoid the damaged part

Try and repair the fault yourself

Remove it from use and label it with a 'do not use' sign

Put it back in storage and tell your colleagues it is faulty

Correct! Wrong!

Test Your Ladder Safety Knowledge

Want to learn more about how to choose, set up and use ladders correctly to reduce the likelihood of accidents happening in the workplace? Take a look at our Ladder Safety Training.