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12 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
- 3rd side (hint)
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Three types of ladders? |
Combination Extension 8.8m division A Double extension 9.0m division B |
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Ladder terminology? |
Back (Definition) |
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Three P’s are? |
Plumbing - ground surface ensure feet are perpendicular with ground Pawls - used to lock ladder in position Projection - ladder should be extended a minimum three rings over a ledge |
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Ladder does not need to be footed if? |
The ladder is tied off at the head or it’s resting in a window |
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Combination ladder three settings? |
Step ladder Pitched ladder Extended ladder |
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Pitching ladder they should be? |
Ratio 1:4 or 1/4 of extended height from the wall Or 70 degrees |
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What are the components of the extension ladder? (Div A) |
Construction fibreglass and aluminium Length 8.8m |
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What are the components of the double extension ladder (Div B) |
9m |
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Siting considerations? |
Height - ladder should reach objective Projection - distance of ladder of foot to the building, approx 75 degrees or 4:1 Plumbing - ladder is perpendicular to floor Clearances - ensure there are no hazards or obstructions when pitching Ground - ensure ground is from stable and level |
HPPCG |
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Verbal commands for ladder? |
Ready for pitching 1. All eyes to the head of the ladder 2. Prepare to raise - raise 3. Prepare to depress - depress 4. Prepare to extend - extend Or extend before depress Taking ladder of wall Clear behind before lowering 5. Prepare to house - house Or prepare to elevate - elevate then house 6. Prepare to elevate - elevate 7. Prepare to lower - lower |
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Securing the ladder vertical vs horizontal? |
Vertical - clove hitch with a half hitch Horizontal - clove hitch then three rounds and finished with a round turn and two half hitches |
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Safety considerations? |
Always someone must foot the ladder when climbing - coming down yell out foot the ladder Square gait when climbing At least 6m clearance at rear of appliance Correct PPC must be worn Two people either side when moving ladder |
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