Ladder Safety Online Training

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Discover essential ladder safety techniques with our comprehensive training course. Learn proper setup and hazard awareness to prevent accidents.

This training is aligned with OSHA requirements
Adaptable and easily accessible online training model
Download and printable certificate included

Duration: 1.5 Hour(s)

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About this Course

The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons reports that annually, about 500,000 individuals receive treatment for ladder-related injuries, with about 300 of these cases resulting in fatalities. Some of these incidents happen in the workplace. In order to prevent these accidents, it is important to understand and practice safe procedures for working with ladders.

Our Ladder Safety Online Training course aligns with OSHA guidelines and is designed to empower participants with comprehensive knowledge and skills to use ladders safely at work. This program includes sections on ladder hazard identification, safe usage techniques, inspection protocols, and more. Throughout the course, you'll encounter quiz questions designed to evaluate retention and readiness for the final exam. A certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of the course.

What Standards Does This Course Cover?

This course meets the following OSHA standards:

OSHA 29 CFR 1910 – General Industry
- 29 CFR 1910.25 – Portable Wood Ladders
- 29 CFR 1910.26 – Portable Metal Ladders
- 29 CFR 1910.27 – Fixed Ladders
- 29 CFR 1910.29 – Manually Propelled Ladder Stands & Scaffolds
- 29 CFR 1910.28, Subpart D – Scaffolding, Walking/Working Surfaces
OSHA 29 CFR 1926 – Construction Industry
- 29 CFR 1926.1053 Subpart X – Stairways & Ladders
- 29 CFR 1926.21 – Training
- 29 CFR 1926.1053 – Ladders
OSHA 29 CFR 1915 – Shipyards
- 1915.72 Subpart (.71-.77) – Scaffolds, Ladders and Other Working Surfaces for Shipyards
OSHA 29 CFR 1926 – Marine Terminals
- 1917.118 & 119 – Marine Terminals: Fixed & Portable Ladders
OSH Act of 1970
ANSI ASC A14 – Ladder Standards
- ANSI ASC A14.1-2007 – Wood Ladders
- ANSI ASC A14.2-2007 – Metal Ladders
- ANSI ASC A14.5-2007 – Reinforced Plastic Ladders
- ANSI ASC A14.7-2011 – Safety Requirements for Mobile Ladder Stands and Mobile Ladder Stand Platforms

Outline

Topics Covered

Overview of the Course
- Introduction to the Equipment
Anatomy
- Pre-shift inspections
Safety Principles
Common Hazards
- Accident Profiles
Safe Operation

What You’ll Learn

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

Understand general construction of ladders.
Recognize the different types of ladders.
Know how to select a ladder for a specific workplace area.
Understand proper setup for a ladder.
Identify damaged equipment and ladder functionality.
Store and maintain ladders properly.
Set up ladders safely on a worksite.

FAQs

How Long Will It Take to Complete the Course?

Because everyone learns and progresses at different speeds, the amount of time you spend taking this training will vary. However, the estimated time for this training is 60 – 90 min.

Who Should Take This Online Training?

This course is designed for employees and supervisors.

Does This Course Meet OSHA Requirements?

This course is aligned with OSHA standard training requirements to cover:

29 CFR 1910.25 – Portable Wood Ladders
29 CFR 1910.26 – Portable Metal Ladders
29 CFR 1910.27 – Fixed Ladders
29 CFR 1910.29 – Manually Propelled Ladder Stands & Scaffolds
29 CFR 1910.28, Subpart D – Scaffolding, Walking/Working Surfaces
1915.72 Subpart (.71-.77) – Scaffolds, Ladders and Other Working Surfaces for Shipyards
1917.118 & 119 – Marine Terminals: Fixed & Portable Ladders
29 CFR 1926.1053 – Ladders
29 CFR 1926.1053 Subpart X – Stairways & Ladders
OSH Act of 1970
29 CFR 1926.21 – Training
ANSI ASC A14.1-2007 – Wood Ladders
ANSI ASC A14.2-2007 – Metal Ladders
ANSI ASC A14.5-2007 – Reinforced Plastic Ladders
ANSI ASC A14.7-2011 – Safety Requirements for Mobile Ladder Stands and Mobile Ladder Stand Platforms.