Ladder Safety

(18 min.) With this course, you get the step-by-step basics of ladder safety. Topics discussed on this ladder safety training course include information on the types of ladders you may find in your workplace as well as ladder construction, ladder selection, height requirements, weight capacity, hazardous conditions, inspections, ladder setup, use, storage, and maintenance. Topics Covered in This Course:

• The general construction of ladders
  
• The differences between the different types of ladders
• How to select a ladder appropriate for specific work areas
• Height and Pitch Requirements
• Calculating Height and Pitch - Approximation
• Calculating Height and Pitch - Pythagorean Theorem
• Weight Capacity
• Portable Ladders
• Surface Conditions and Extra Support
• Hazardous Conditions
• Ladder Inspection
• Ladder setup
• Ladder use rules
• Ladder storage and maintenance

Program comes with a printable test, answer guide, and completion certificate.