Ladder Safety Quiz
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](https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Man-Ladder-edit.jpg)
What is the maximum time that the HSE recommends you spend on a ladder?
![House with ladders and scaffolding](https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/House-with-Ladder-edit.jpg)
Who may use a ladder in the workplace?
![](https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Man-Climbing-Ladder-edit.jpg)
What is the maximum total load that a EN 131 ladder can sustain?
![Man climbing a ladder in a stockroom](https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Ladder-Man-edit.jpg)
What should you do if you find a ladder that is defective or broken?
![Person climbing a ladder](https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Ladder-in-Use-edit.jpg)
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Further Resources:
- A Ladder Safety Checklist
- RIDDOR: How to Report an Incident or Accident at Work
- Safely Securing Ladders: Guidance & Procedure
- Guidance on the Ladder Angle Rule
- A Ladder Inspection Checklist: Free Template
- Ladder Safety Training