Ladder Safety (Manufacturing)

(8 min.) Each year, thousands of people are injured by falling off ladders. In offices, small step stools are used to reach high places, but these are not considered ladders. They are step stools and they can be dangerous also. On step stools, be sure they are in good condition and do not have slippery surfaces. Never stand on a chair or other make shift step stool. Always use the proper device for the job.

Topics discussed in this safety video include: inspecting the ladder steps, wood parts, metal spreader or locking device, footing, Belt Buckle rule, metal stepladders, straight ladders, 4 to 1 rule, make sure the ladder extends passed any landing or roof at least 3 feet, rolling scaffolds, stationary scaffolds and platform type ladders, with rolling wheels.

Program comes with a CD-ROM of written materials, including test questions and answers. English title also includes PowerPoint presentation.