Occupational Health & Safety Stage 1 Electrical Trade

Course: 17751 Module No: 9119V LSEEE281A

Assignment 3 Ladders In your assigned groups answer and complete the questions and assignment With reference to Workcover’s safety guide No 4503 “Portable ladders” answer the following questions.

1. List the titles of the 4 Australian standards that cover portable ladders

2. List the first 5 of the 10points that should be observed when using a portable ladder.

3. What is the recommended slope to be observed when using a ladder?

4. When using an extension ladder to gain access to a roof. What is considered the minimum distance that the ladder should extend above the roof area?

5. If working near power lines Workcover lists 2 alternative ways of making it safe. They are:

6. If working near electrical equipment, the two listed types of ladders are?

7. Ladders shall be firmly secured. If tied, where should these ties be attached to the ladder?

8. If it is not practical to tie a ladder, how should the ladder be made safe?

9. If a stepladder has a platform, what should surround this platform?

10. What type of footwear should be used on ladders?

11. What is the maximum length of an industrial extension ladder?

12. If a ladder is rated as an industrial ladder, what is its load rating?

13. Can a domestic ladder be used on a construction site?

With reference to Workcover’s code of practice “SAFE WORK ON ROOFS, PART 2 – RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS” answer the following questions.

14. With regard to access to a roof, what is the minimum distance between metal ladders and powerlines?

15. An employer must ensure that risks associated with falls from a height are controlled by use of 1 of 3 measures, they are?

16. What are the following clearances required from powerlines; a. Where any metal material is being handled b. Non-conductive material is being handled With reference to the following internet site, answer the following questions http://www.fpaa.com.au/information/docs/safety_extinguishers.pdf

17. Fires are classified into 6 types. They are;

18. Six common fire extinguisher types are mentioned. List them, their container colour, and the class of fire they are used for.

19. What type of extinguisher is suitable for electrical fires?