Maintaining three-point contact on a ladder requires having three points of contact at all times.

Maintaining three-point contact on a ladder requires having three points of contact at all times.

• A. Three points of contact
• B. Two points of contact
• C. Four points of contact
• D. Five points of contact

Answer: (A)

Three-point contact means keeping three limbs in contact with the ladder at all times. In practice you can have two hands and one foot on the ladder, or two feet and one hand. This setup provides a stable connection to the ladder so that if one point slips, you still have two points supporting you. Two points of contact offer less stability and higher fall risk, while four or five points are not practical to maintain while climbing or working. So the statement reflects the safety rule: you should maintain three contact points at all times.

Three-point contact means keeping three limbs in contact with the ladder at all times. In practice you can have two hands and one foot on the ladder, or two feet and one hand. This setup provides a stable connection to the ladder so that if one point slips, you still have two points supporting you. Two points of contact offer less stability and higher fall risk, while four or five points are not practical to maintain while climbing or working. So the statement reflects the safety rule: you should maintain three contact points at all times.