17 Final Test (1.5 h)
- Metal step ladders may be used; metal extension ladders may not.
- When employees are working near overhead circuits, the main consideration concerning ladders is the:
- Weight of the ladder.
- Conductivity of the ladder.
- Type of ladder to use.
- None of the above.
- A cracked ladder does not need to be destroyed if it can be braced with a non-conductive material.
- A ladder’s safely feet, platform and rungs should be kept clean and free of contaminates.
- To prevent a ladder from slipping on hazardous surfaces, a ladder should be:
- Tied off.
- Held by an employee.
- Equipped with suitable safety feet.
- All of the above.
- For every 4 feet a ladder goes up, it’s base must go 2 feet away.
- If a ladder is used to reach surface 36 feet up, the base should move out between:
- 16 and 18 feet.
- 8 and 10 feet.
- 9 and 12 feet.
- None of the above.
- T/FAll bucket trucks are suitable / approved to perform live line work.
- T/FAll bucket trucks can carry two workers.
- T/FRadial boom derricks are used to set poles and hang apparatus.
- T/FNo training is required to operate radial boom derricks.
- T/FControls are attached to the mainframe.
- T/FOff road track machines are only used in dry conditions.
- Do not use a hotstick if: ________________________________________, ____________________________________, _________________________________.
- ( T / F ) If the inspection due date on a grip-all hotstick is expired, you may continue to use the stick if it appears to be clean.
- ( T / F ) Hotsticks can be used beyond the test date if they appear to be in proper working condition.
Answer Key
1. F, 2. B, 3. F, 4. T, 5. D, 6. F, 7. C, 8. F, 9. F, 10. T, 11. F, 12. T, 13. F, 14. (Inspection due date sticker is invalid, Tool is damaged , Condition of tool is in doubt), 15. F, 16. F.
