Ladder Safety Overview
Learning objectives
- Recognize common ladder types and the hazards associated with ladder use
- Evaluate a job task to identify necessary preparations
- Recall requirements and best practices for ladder safety
Course overview
The goal of this lesson is to provide awareness-level instruction on ladder hazards, safe use requirements, and best practices for all employees.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
- 8 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- Tier: 2
- Course ID: 3503
English, Spanish, French Canadian, Korean, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Hindi, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Bosnian, Dutch
Course Outline
- Ladder Safety Overview
Regulations
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D n Walking Working Surfaces
- 29 CFR 1926 Subpart X n Stairways and Ladders n 1926.1053(b)(15) Safety and Health Regulations for Construction
- California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Subchapter 7, General Industry Safety Orders, Group 1, General Physical Conditions and Structure Orders, Article 4, Access, Work Space, and Work Areas, Section 3276, Portable Ladders
- Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (SOR/86-304) Part IImPermanent Structures
- Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (SOR/86-304) Part XIImSafety Materials, Equipment, Devices and Clothing
- CSA Standard Z11-18, (R2022) Portable Ladders
- ISO 14122-3:2016, Safety of machinery, Permanent means of access to machinery; Part 3: Stairs, stepladders and guard-rails
- ISO 14122-4:2016, Safety of machinery, Permanent means of access to machinery; Part 4: Fixed ladders