Question 1
- State two safety precautions to be observed when using a ladder.
- State one use of each of the following:
- hand gloves;
- dust mask.
Observation
Most candidates were able to state safety precaution to be observed when using a ladder. However few of them failed to state the use of hand gloves and dust mask.
The expected response to question 1 is as given below;
- Safety precautions to be observed when using a ladder:
- set the ladder at the correct angle;
- ladder step must be in horizontal position;
- check the ladder for any defect;
- ensure good grip of the ladder on the ground.
- One use of each of the following:
i. hand gloves -
is used to protect hands from injury;
protect hands from dirt.
ii. dust mask –
it is used to prevent inhaling dust particles;
used to protect the nose from minor injuries;
prevent inhalation of chemical vapour.