Global Safety Principles: Ladder Safety 2.0


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Overview/Description
This course provides information about the safe use of portable and fixed ladders. The intent of the course is to provide the learner with information about the hazards involved with the use of ladders and control methods that will greatly reduce these hazards. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives are to identify hazards related to the general use of ladders and how to control these hazards; describe the types of portable ladders and their use, capacities, and safety considerations; describe the specific use, capacities, and safety features of fixed ladders; and specify proper guidelines for ladder care and maintenance. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by New Level Safety Limited, a professional services company specializing in corporate health and safety management. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.

Target Audience
Employees who use portable or fixed ladders during work tasks

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
0.4

Lesson Objectives

Global Safety Principles: Ladder Safety 2.0

  • identify general safe practices for working with a ladder
  • identify safety practices for working with portable ladders
  • identify the correct placement of an extension or single ladder using the 4-to-1 rule
  • recognize support requirements for fixed ladders
  • identify characteristics of fall protection and safety devices for fixed ladders
  • recall proper guidelines for ladder care and maintenance
  • identify proper guidelines for storing ladders
  • Course Number:
    ehs_hsf_c34_sh_enus