objectivesThe Ladder Safety Training for General Industry online training course from OSHA Education School is an intermediate-level course surrounding ladder safety and the general hazards associated with ladders within the general industry sector. This specific course focuses on the prevention of workplace injuries by providing participants with training and information on ladder hazards, as well as examining the statistics of ladder fall injuries to ascertain trends.
NOTICE: This course specifically covers OSHA’s ladder safety requirements found within 29 CFR 1910.25, 1910.26, and 1910.27.
OSHA Education School’s Ladder Safety for General Industry online course is specifically designed to train participants about proper vs. improper use of ladders on the jobsite to mitigate risk and prevent injuries. Participants will be taught according to OSHA’s requirements and will learn to uphold the highest standards of safety in the workplace. Specific course topics include the following:
Introduction to ladder safety training
General ladder safety training
Ladder hazards
Ladder selection
Ladder set-up
Rules governing climbing ladders
Transporting ladders
Ladder storage
Ladder inspections
Ladder maintenance
Specific industry terms discussed throughout the course include the following:
OSHA
Ladder safety training
Ladder hazards
descriptionThe online training course Ladder Safety Training for General Industry is an intermediate-level course that covers ladder safety and the general risks connected with ladders in the general industry sector. This course focuses on workplace injury prevention by providing participants with training and information on ladder dangers, as well as an examination of ladder fall injury data to determine trends. This course focuses on OSHA's ladder safety standards, which are included in 29 CFR 1910.25, 1910.26, and 1910.27. The online course Ladder Safety for General Industry was created particularly to educate participants on the appropriate and improper use of ladders on the workplace in order to reduce risk and avoid injuries. Participants will be instructed in accordance with OSHA rules and will learn how to maintain the highest levels of workplace safety.
You must score at least 70% to pass this OSHA 1 training. You will be given up to THREE opportunities to pass the quizzes and final exam.
Failure to pass quizzes and the final exam will result in being locked out of this online training program, but the learner can repurchase and start back from the beginning.
Upon completing this Ladder Safety For General Industry and the accompanying survey, you will receive an OSHA 1 card from the provider of this OSHA training on behalf of the Department of Labor.
Students who successfully complete the program will receive a completion card issued by the U.S. Department of Labor.
YOU MUST COMPLETE THE SURVEY AT THE END OF THIS TRAINING TO RECEIVE YOUR DOL CARD
outline1. Introduction
Ladder Safety Training
Course Overview
Training Objectives
Applicable Regulations and Policies
Ladders
Statistics
$ and OSHA
Conditions for Use
2. Ladder Safety Training
Training
Lesson Learned
3. Ladder Hazards
Purpose of Ladders
Most Common Hazards
4. Selection
Selection Factors
Ladder Systems
Loads
Ladder Length
Environment
Ladder Material
Read Labels
Ladder Types
5. Set-Up
Set-Up Requirements
Straight and Extension
Extension Ladders
Lesson Learned – A Fatal Fact
Fixed Ladders
6. Rules for Climbing Ladders
Are You Ready?
Ascending and Descending
Ladder Use
7. Transport
Moving the Ladder
Carrying Ladders
On the Vehicle
8. Storage
Storage Requirements
9. Inspections
Frequent and Periodic Inspections
Inspect Prior to Use
Pre-Use Inspection
Pre-Use Inspections
Other
10. Maintenance
Ladders Need Maintenance
Disposal
Benefits OSHA Education School’s Ladder Safety for General Industry online course provides all necessary intermediate-level training regarding the proper use of ladders in the workplace. Upon successful completion of this course, participants can expect to:
Understand the importance of removing damaged ladders from use
Know how to consult the manufacturer’s checklist for ladder inspection
Know the importance of documenting all training, periodic inspection, and ladder repairs