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2. Ladder - Wikipedia

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   An extension ladder. A ladder is a vertical or inclined set of rungs or steps commonly used for climbing or descending. There are two types: rigid ladders that are self-supporting or that may be leaned against a vertical surface such as a wall, and rollable ladders, such as those made of rope or aluminium, that may be hung from the top.

3. Fixed ladder - Wikipedia

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   Stand-off brackets: Dictated by OSHA Standard 1910.27(c)(4) stand-off brackets must be at least 7" (180 mm) longer than the farthest obstruction for clearance on the back side of ladder. This means that if there is a 4" (100 mm) gutter projecting from the side of a building, a fixed ladder would have to have standoff brackets that were at least ...

4. Pawl - Wikipedia

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   Ladder Dogs (in the form of pawls) are used on extension ladders to temporarily anchor their sections to one-another. [3] Table saw Pawls are used on table saws to prevent a workpiece being sawn from kicking back. [4] Transmission A parking pawl is a device in an automobile automatic transmission which prevents it from moving when the vehicle ...

5. Jacob's ladder (nautical) - Wikipedia

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   A pilot ladder has specific regulations on step size, spacing and the use of spreaders. It is the use of spreaders (long treads that extend well past the vertical ropes) in a pilot ladder that distinguishes it from a Jacob's ladder. When not being used, the ladder is stowed away, usually rolled up, rather than left hanging.

6. Glossary of firefighting equipment - Wikipedia

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   Handheld fire suppression device designed to be thrown into needed area. Fit stands for Fire Interruption Technology. Effective against Class A, B, or C fires. [3] FFFP Fluoroprotein film forming foam. Fly The moving portions of an extension ladder. Fog nozzle A nozzle that discharges water in small droplets.

7. Tree stand - Wikipedia

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   A ladder stand has a seat and platform that connect to the tree with the ladder coming off the front of the platform to give the hunter access to the stand. Ladder stands are stationary because of the size and lack of ability to move through the woods quietly. Stability is good because of the connection to the tree and support from the ground ...