Which of the Following Statements About Inspecting Ladder Elements Is

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about inspecting ladder elements is MOST accurate?

• A) Wood ladders should be inspected for cracked welds.
• B) Discoloration of fiberglass ladders could indicate heat exposure.
• C) Ladder shoes should be smooth, with rounded or mitered edges.
• D) An extension ladder halyard cable should be slack when the ladder is in the bedded
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