<p> Occupational Health & Safety Stage 1 Electrical Trade</p><p>Course: 17751 Module No: 9119V LSEEE281A</p><p>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.</p><p>1. List the titles of the 4 Australian standards that cover portable ladders</p><p>2. List the first 5 of the 10points that should be observed when using a portable ladder.</p><p>3. What is the recommended slope to be observed when using a ladder?</p><p>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?</p><p>5. If working near power lines Workcover lists 2 alternative ways of making it safe. They are:</p><p>6. If working near electrical equipment, the two listed types of ladders are?</p><p>7. Ladders shall be firmly secured. If tied, where should these ties be attached to the ladder?</p><p>8. If it is not practical to tie a ladder, how should the ladder be made safe?</p><p>9. If a stepladder has a platform, what should surround this platform?</p><p>10. What type of footwear should be used on ladders?</p><p>11. What is the maximum length of an industrial extension ladder?</p><p>12. If a ladder is rated as an industrial ladder, what is its load rating?</p><p>13. Can a domestic ladder be used on a construction site?</p><p>With reference to Workcover’s code of practice “SAFE WORK ON ROOFS, PART 2 – RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS” answer the following questions.</p><p>14. With regard to access to a roof, what is the minimum distance between metal ladders and powerlines?</p><p>15. An employer must ensure that risks associated with falls from a height are controlled by use of 1 of 3 measures, they are?</p><p>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</p><p>17. Fires are classified into 6 types. They are;</p><p>18. Six common fire extinguisher types are mentioned. List them, their container colour, and the class of fire they are used for. </p><p>19. What type of extinguisher is suitable for electrical fires?</p>