Question:
You are part of a portable ladder team of two at a first floor, private dwelling fire. You are assigned to ladder and VES the second floor. You and your partner ladder a second story window, due to the absence of a porch roof.
The window is intactand closed.
1. Where do you place the tip of the ladder?
2. Once the window is cleared, can one member enter and await the second members arrival?
3. Should the second member reposition the ladder before entering?
4. Would this violate OSHA policy?
You are part of a portable ladder team of two at a first floor, private dwelling fire. You are assigned to ladder and VES the second floor. You and your partner ladder a second story window, due to the absence of a porch roof.
The window is intactand closed.
1. Where do you place the tip of the ladder?
2. Once the window is cleared, can one member enter and await the second members arrival?
3. Should the second member reposition the ladder before entering?
4. Would this violate OSHA policy?
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