Ladder Safety
Falls are the most common cause of fatal injuries to construction workers and ladders are one of the most common pieces of equipment on a construction site. Contractors and foreman can do many things to organize the worksite to be safer for their employees. But workers themselves can also make some inexpensive, simple changes to the way they work that can save their lives.
This course is intended to assist the employer in meeting OSHA Standards 29 CFR 1910.24 – 27 and also covers the training requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1926.1060. It covers the nature of fall hazards; the correct procedures for erecting, maintaining, and disassembling the fall protection; and the maximum intended load carrying capacities of the various types of ladders. This course can also fulfill the retraining requirement of the ladder standard. Employees will learn to recognize the hazards of ladder use, the different types of ladders, inspection requirements for ladders, and the rules of ladder use. In addition to this course, the employer may also need to provide courses on Fall Protection, and Slips, Trips, and Falls.
Relevant Standards: 29 CFR 1910.24 - 27
- Linear Duration/min: 00:20:00
- Complexity/Difficulty: Level I (very easy)
- Interactivity: Level II
- Prerequisites: None
Target Audience: This course is intended for employees who, during their regular work duties, are required to use ladders.
Competencies:
To successfully complete this course, the Learner will demonstrate the ability to:
- LDR 1.1.0 Introduction and objectives
- LDR 1.2.0 Recognize hazards of ladder use 01:46
- LDR 1.3.0 Identify different types of ladders 03:11
- LDR 1.4.0 List inspection requirements of different ladders 02:49
- LDR 1.5.0 Recognize the rules of ladder use 06:05
- LDR 1.6.0 Identify basic fall protection requirements 00:17
