Mobile Ladder Safety

Learning objectives

  • Describe the characteristics of a mobile ladder, how it differs from a portable or fixed ladder, and how to use one in the workplace.
  • Recognize your employerrs responsibility to train you before you use a mobile ladder and to ensure that the mobile ladders in your workplace meet design requirements.
  • Explain how to inspect a mobile ladder.
  • Recognize how to safely move and work from mobile ladder stands and platforms.

Course overview

You will be able to recognize the characteristics of and design requirements for mobile ladder stands and platforms, how to inspect them, and how to properly use them in order to ensure your safety.


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.


  • 15 minutes
  • Format: Online Interactive
  • English , Spanish , French Canadian , Korean , Russian , Thai , Vietnamese , Chinese (Simplified) , German , Hindi , Polish , Brazilian Portuguese
Course Outline
  • Mobile Ladder Safety
Regulations
  • 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D - Walking-Working Surfaces - 1910.23(e) - Ladders.
  • 29 CFR 1926 Subpart X - Stairways and Ladders - 1926.1053 - Ladders.
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