A worker must use a ladder for a short job, but the base sits on a slope. What is the safest approach?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Level the ground or use a purpose-made levelling device
- Step 1: Ladders need firm and level support at the feet. Step 2. Bricks and boards slip, and a steep angle can tip the ladder backwards. Answer: Level the ground or use a purpose-made levelling device. Why not the others: Packing with bricks or boards is a classic cause of ladder accidents.
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