Carpentry & Building Construction

Chapter 7: Ladders, Scaffolds, & Other Support

Chapter Objectives

1. Identify various types of ladders and scaffolds.
2. Describe how to follow the safety rules for working with ladders.
3. Demonstrate how to set up a straight ladder and a stepladder.
4. Compare manufactured metal scaffolding to wood scaffolding.
5. Identify brackets, a pump jack, and a lifeline.