Fall ProtectionQuestion 58 of 100
What should be done with a ladder that has a cracked rail or broken rung?
a.Use it carefully
b.Tag it out of service and remove it from use until repaired or discarded
c.Tape over the crack and continue
d.Lend it to another crew
Explanation
A ladder with structural defects such as a cracked rail or broken rung must be tagged out of service and removed from use. It should be repaired to original condition or destroyed. Using a damaged ladder can lead to sudden failure and a fall.
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